Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Crystal Shell Blown Glass Luxe Sconce by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
5" crystal shell pendant on solid brass backplate sconce with 2 solid decorative bars framing the top and bottom.
Metal parts available in br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stamped Modernist Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano glass sconces of frosted glass with a geometric stamped pattern. We love the size and dynamic curve of this pair. Each sconce requires two medium-base bulbs up to 60...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mod Tube Blown Glass Saber Sconce by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circular wall sconce (6" diameter back plate with 18.5" height metal rod) descending to circular metal plate holding the top of the clear glass pendant. Glass pendant size: 14" heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tondo 120 Wall Light in Green Polycarbonate by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Jacopo Foggini was born in Turin and currently lives and works in Milan. He explores art and design crossing the boundaries imposed by the conventions of those disciplines. Jacopo jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Signal Sconce from Souda, Brass, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Geometrical Tube Brass Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of Hillebrand cube sconces in the style of Nanda Vigo, 1970s, Italy.
Quality brass frame in an elegant warm gold color,
The light will bring a touch of intimacy. Suitable...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Wall Scounce Brass Frame Champagne or Nichel Finish Dec Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
About
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stylish Wall Sconce Lampshade Fabrib Metal Frame Antique Bronze Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Artemide Talo Mini 2700K LED Wall Light in Satin Copper
By Artemide, Neil Poulton
Located in Hicksville, NY
Talo’s sleek aluminum body complements any interior with a subtle contemporary touch, whether residential or commercial. Its wide variety of sizes makes it perfect for almost any lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Three-Petal Metal Wall Light Fixture by Mammini Candido
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Give your wall some stunning modern ambiance with this unique, wall light composition that will illuminate any contemporary space. Designed by Mammini Candido and part of the Petal c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Amorph Nomi Sconces Natural stain on Walnut wood with Ivory Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x 7" x 7" half drum shape.
the sconces with shade is 27.5" H.
About Amorph:
Amorph ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Medium Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972-) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Light, Sconces, Solid Ashwood with LED Light Bulb, Facing Left
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall light, sconces, solid ashwood with LED light bulb, facing left. Sconce light facing left.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Nimbus Blown Glass Luxe Sconce by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
6" Nimbus pendant on solid brass backplate sconce with 2 solid decorative bars framing the top and bottom.
Metal parts available in brass or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tondo 180 Wall Light in Green Polycarbonate by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Jacopo Foggini was born in Turin and currently lives and works in Milan. He explores art and design crossing the boundaries imposed by the conventions of those disciplines. Jacopo joins really early the family business where he discovers the versatility of the methacrylate, an Industrial material normally used in automotive design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Two-Petal Gold and Steel Wall Light Fixture by Mammini Candido
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This refined and unique wall light composition was designed by Mammini Candido and is part of the Petal collection, a perfect addition to any wall to light up a contemporary space. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Wall Lamp 'VOODOO' in Tortoise Shell Effect
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
VOODOO wall sconce possesses a smooth translucent tortoise-shell-like surface made of cast acrylic, its beauty comparable to precious stones. A sought after fashion material of the 1...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Artemide Mesmeri Led Wall Light in Satin Copper by Eric Solé
Located in Hicksville, NY
A sinuous linear form masks the light source it contains, emitting a soft light upwards.
Die-cast aluminum body available painted white, silver grey or in polished aluminum.
Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Vistosi Large Giogali PL CA1 Chandelier in Crystal & Chrome by Angelo Mangiarott
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Elegant Small Handblown Murano Glass Sconces Design by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful small pair of Murano sconces, by Mazzega, the texture of the glass is so much more beautiful in person.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Tekna Annet Gauze-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass with outside fitted clear glass. Spring closure. Gauze: (removable) woven metal gauze at the inside of the light fitting. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44).
Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of eight bronze and rock crystal sconces. Beaten bronze and five blocks of rock crystal; created by Galerie Glustin, limited edition to 16 samples.
Four available !
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1990s Wall Ship Sculpture Sconce by J.P. Jolly, Iron, Brass, Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Ship sculpture wall light, iron and brass.
Design: J.P. Jolly
Belgium, Quaregnon, circa 1990.
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
“Two Be” Wall Lamp, Rock Crystal and Onyx Stone, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TWO - BE wall sconce
Entirely made in Tuscany, Italy.
This object is a -always beautiful– piece to décor interiors from Classic to Contemporary style.
The heart of Two-Be and Two-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Brass
Modernist Art Glass Slip Shade Sconces
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of bronze powder-coated perforated wall mount with art glass panel that slips into the front and illuminated from the rear by single light bulb.
Category
20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Custom Amethyst Murano Glass Disc Sconces
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom amethyst Murano glass disc sconces. Customization is available for different dimensions, finishes and glass colors.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Small Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
...
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Amorph Lustrous Sconces, Lacquered Metallic Dark Gray , Facing Left
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall light sconces is made out of MDF with metallic lacquer finished. Dimension 9" W x 9" L x 18 H
About Amorph: Working with geometrics and the morphology of forms stands at the core of AMORPH – an innovative furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Egg 50 Wall Sconce, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Amorph Oralee Sconces, Natural Walnut with Ivory Sink Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oralee sconces is from solid walnut wood and stained natural.
Shade dimensions: 12" L x 7" W x 7" D half a dum.
The sconces with shade is 27.5" H.
About Amorph:
Amorph is a design...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Joy Wall Lamps Big by Draga&Aurel, Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Taking cues from the 1970s and the Space Age era, these unique luminous 'capsules' draw on rich, multi-layered epoxy resin and dimmable neon lighting to produce deep and lustrous hue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Joy Wall Lamps Big by Draga&Aurel, Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Taking cues from the 1970s and the Space Age era, these unique luminous 'capsules' draw on rich, multi-layered epoxy resin and dimmable neon lighting to produce deep and lustrous hue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Circlet Triple Sconce Clear Blown Glass Wood LED Lighting Contemporary
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
This handmade sconce pairs a minimal solid wood canopy with hand blown glass diffusers. Efficient LED lighting components are neatly hidden in each can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ash, Blown Glass
Vega Due Wall Sconce / Ceiling Mount in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vega Due is a geometric, modular, contemporary lighting fixture. Vega is suitable for installation on the ceiling as a flush mount, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tondo 180 Wall Light in Gold Polycarbonate by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Jacopo Foggini was born in Turin and currently lives and works in Milan. He explores art and design crossing the boundaries imposed by the conventions of those disciplines. Jacopo jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Bombato Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Made by hand in Europe.
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sconce of a Cobra, circa 1960, Midcentury Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A bronze sconce of a cobra, circa 1960, midcentury design.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ballroom the Wall Long Amber Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Brass and Silk Ottoman Torciera Lamps Set of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Pair of ottoman torciera lamps. Limited edition designer printed silk double shades.
Ottoman personage in a dreamscape of architecture and flowers on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amorph Nomi Sconces Golden Ebony stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x 7" 7"
the sconces with shade is 27.5" H.
About Amorph:
Amorph is a design and man...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Wall Light, Sconces, Solid Ash Wood with LED Light Bulb, Facing Right
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconce light facing right designed by Amorph.
About Amorph: Working with geometrics and the morphology of forms stands at the core of AMORPH – an innovative furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Wall Lamp 'Rencontre Avec M Crab'
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly.
In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Brass Wall Lamp, France, 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful original French Modernist wall light in brass from Art Deco period of the 1940s.
The wall light is excellent condition, all the electric parts have bee renewed and fit t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Square Ceiling Lamp or Sconce Panel Bright Brass Satin Italian Design Sculptures
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square ceiling lamp or sconce panel bright brass satin Italian design sculptures.
New Square ceiling lamp or sconce panel bright brass satin Itali...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mirage Large Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Silver thermoformed glass (also available in gold) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Av...
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Curve Wall Light in Brass
Located in Westport, CT
Wall light in solid brass.
Shown in antique brass and polished brass finish.
2 x G9.
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Modernist Brass Wall Lamp, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Large modernist Italian wall light in brass and glass of the 1960s
The wall light is in excellent condition, the glass plate in the l...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mirage Medium Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Silver thermoformed glass (also available in gold) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Ava...
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
'Vitality' Limited Edition Mirror with lighting from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Vitality is the main, fundamental human feature, process, occurring around us and making the whole world spin. It is not only in nature, daily life, but also it can be domesticated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Wall Lamp 'Fritto Misto'
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly.
In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Fractale Large Iridescent Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Iridescent thermoformed glass mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Available in two si...
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Tekna Butterfly 45° Wall Light with Copper Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in copper with canted 45° arm, reflector and clear or frosted glass. For outdoor use (IP44).
Lamp LED 230V E27 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Drop Small Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Signal Sconce from Souda, Copper, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
Round Ceiling Lamp or Sconce Panel Bright Brass Satin Italian Design Sculptures
Located in Palermo, Sicily
New round ceiling lamp or sconce panel bright brass satin Italian design sculptures.
These wall or ceiling lights are designed by Luigidesign,
With great pleasure we present our creation called "City Light" on 1Stdibs.
Made entirely by hand by good craftsmen, in satin brass in this case, parts in frosted glass, you can make bronzed...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artemide Talo 60 LED Wall Light with Dimmer in Satin Copper
By Artemide, Neil Poulton
Located in Hicksville, NY
Talo’s sleek aluminum body complements any interior with a subtle contemporary touch, whether residential or commercial. Its wide variety of sizes makes it perfect for almost any lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Large Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Circlet Single Sconce Grid Blown Glass Wood Led Lighting Contemporary
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
This handmade sconce pairs a minimal solid wood canopy with a hand blown glass diffuser. Efficient LED lighting components are neatly hidden in each ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ash, Blown Glass
Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Vistosi, Tekna, and Sabrina Landini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $98 and tops out at $144,019 while the average work can sell for $1,553.
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