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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
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Contemporary Manolo Eirin Wall Sconce Ceramic White
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Purple Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, entir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass and Alabaster Curved and Elongated Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, they are made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze finished brass back plate. Due to the nature of th...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Wall Sconces Metal Frame Spheres Pyrex Glass in Different Color Led Lighting
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Lunar Applique Rosso Levanto Marble and Brushed Brass
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble

Edie Sconce, Blackened Brass
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feeling of timelessness, it retains a fresh and modern presence. Opal opaque mold-blown glass casts a warm glow while smoked grey, clear and blue semi-transparent glass are more neutral. Custom combinations are achieved through adding vintage or satin brass, blackened brass...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vistosi Novecento Ceiling Lamp in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Clear Extra Large Size
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. LIGHT BULBS NOT INCLUDED Specifications: Ø 15".    UL Listed
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Edie Sconce
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Foscarini Mini Bahia LED Wall or Ceiling Lamp in White by Lucidi and Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Consisting of three matte white injection molded polycarbonate egg-shaped plates and fitted together asymmetrically. The largest plate works as the wall mounting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

“Flame” contemporary wall sconce white Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLAME A leaf, a drop, a shield. Love first’s step Nature’s beauty has always inspired Sabrina Landini creations - such as these exquisite earrings wall lamps that evoke leaves, flam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

FLOS Mod 265 Wall Lamp in White by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seeming to defy gravity, the Mod 265 wall lamp by designer Paolo Rizzatto is in a category all its own. The lamp head—which rotates 360-degrees so that it can ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

FLOS Foglio Light in White by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

FLOS Mini Button Wall and Ceiling Light in Glass by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like his other designs, Piero Lissoni’s Mini Button is a brilliant display of function and minimalism that creates a powerful impact. This wall mount fixture provides diffused lighting suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use (IP44 rating, suitable for damp locations). There is a silicone elastomer dust and waterproof seal. The lamp body and wall fitting are die...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tiffany wall Bracket 23 Lemon Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Echo One Sconce / Flush Mount in Brass from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant, and playful, the Echo series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly ref...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel, Metal

Signed Original Ulla Darni 36 inch Sconce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This beautiful original Ulla Darni 36 inch sconce is reverse painted on glass with hand forged iron work. The top of the glass has been hand-carved. This truly...
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2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Murano glass wall lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy. Designer: Giovanni Levanti, 1993. Colors: white and turquoise. Lighting: each lamp takes one small Ed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
Located in Milano, IT
The PILL wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm Droulers Architecture. The Pill wall sconce is a lighting fixture that has been des...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Artemide Lineaflat Dimmable Mini Dual Light in White by NA Design
Located in Hicksville, NY
Wall or ceiling mounted luminaire for direct, indirect or direct/indirect lighting. Extruded aluminium body in textured white or textured anthracite finish with aluminium end caps m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Etcetera Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etcetera Series uses design geometry to create pieces tha...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Laito Opal Wall Sconce L
Located in Renton, WA
In keeping with the Laito series vintage heritage the Laito Opal wall sconce L adds softness to the classic, streamlined shape, evoking a subdued glow of years gone by. With an adjus...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Solferino L, Handmade Wall Lamp in White Plaster
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Solferino wall and ceiling lamp are part of the Haussmann lighting collection. It is a collection of handmade Parisian plaster lamps, very elegant and resistant, inspired by the shapes and motifs of the Haussmannian style. Radar's interpretation transforms traditional ceiling decoration...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Workstead Signal Sconce in Nickel with Glass Globe and Pull Chain
Located in Hudson, NY
The Signal sconce features a glass globe. The fixture is delicately mounted between two metal pins against a luminous canopy, creating a hieroglyphic composition. A pull chain...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Lunar Applique Grand Antique Brushed Brass
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

LED Wall/Ceiling Flush Mount in Crystal-White Glass 1300lm, Aurora by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A fixture that can be used as ceiling wall. Available in three sizes, with a close lenticular shape made of matte white glass with a crystal or topaz 'morrisa' rim. Light source:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Neochic Large Ceiling Lamp in White by Chiaramonte and Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The design of this collection is inspired by the effect that water and wind make on a stone. The versatility of this lamp, ideal for any kind of decoration, comes from a recognizable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Wall sconce lamp indigo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the environment and is good for the planet. Different colors and different textures. electrif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paper

La Murrina 1990s pair of shell-shaped wall lamps in Murano glass and gilt metal.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Set of two beautiful and rare original "La Murrina" shell-shaped sconces from the 1990s, made of thick clear Murano glass and streaks of Lattimo milky white. The shell workmanship o...
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Satellight Wall Lamp in White and Transparent by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a visual effect similar to transparent glass drape, the Satellight wall lamp has a soft, dreamy glow that is diffused by a satin-finish glass globe. Materials: Blown glass a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Perf Double Wall Sconce, Brass Perforated Tube, Glass Round Orb Shades
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Double the fun with the Perf double sconce. Combining hand blown opal glass with a perforated metal housing, Perf Sconce is an elemental and versatile decorative fixture. Utilizing two low energy LED bulbs, Perf double sconce is available in 3 finishes, with custom colors available on request. This version of the Perf double sconce comes in a polished brass perforated housing with a matching black wall canopy...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ancora-W1 Contemporary Articulating Brass Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
21st century contemporary handcrafted wall lamp fixture or sconce, made of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a brown sheathed leather detail hand sewn by artisan saddle ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large 'Moon 4' Alabaster Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'moon 4' alabaster wall or ceiling lamp in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality Spanish alabaster half-sphere mounted on a Minimalist steel bracket with four solid brass or nickel caps, this ultra refined design adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Can be use as a flush mount or sconce. Accommodates 2x medium base 75W equivalent LED bulbs. TCP Dimmable 2700K G-16 Globe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

SLAMP Clizia Large Flush Light in White by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Opal by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Vistosi Diamante Spotlight in Crystal by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Diamante collection is handblown and handcrafted and charecterized by its innate versatility to be combined with other variations within the collection or within Vistosi's produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

FLOS Mini Glo-Ball Wall & Ceiling Light by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Mini Glo-Ball C/W was created by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This unique wall o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

FLOS Foglio Light in Chrome by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

FLOS Ariette 2 Medium Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Plastic

FLOS Ariette 1 Small Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic, Fabric

Pair of Couronnes Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two plaster of Paris wall sconces which complement our chandelier of the same design. The minimalist light has an organic plaster finish. Lights uses o...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Pair of Sconces Murano Iridescent Glass with Golden Brass Leaf Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sconces Murano Iridescent glass with golden brass leaf Italian design. Each sconce has a lamp bulb attack E27 max 80 watt.
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Missing Link Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Missing link wall sconce by Volker Haug Dimensions: Diameter 15 x height 34 cm Material: Brass. Finish: Polished,aged, brushed, bronzed, blackened, o...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Applique en Céramique par Kseniya Kravtsova 2023
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic wall lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in white chamotte clay. Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and limited editions. Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay

Tito Agnoli model 194 wall lamp Oluce, Italy 1954
Located in London, GB
The Model 194 wall lamp is a rare piece by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1954. This in an early edition, featuring nickel-plated steel arms and hardware, with an original Cornalux ‘ha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vistosi Spirit Flush Mount Wall Sconce in White Glossy Glass And Glossy Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Sprit has the shape of a diamond blown into glass. Its folds are the result of a long process of development that creates a unique light reflection,  while keeping the source of ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Studio B.B.P.R. wall mounted sconces. Nickel finish with holophane glass.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Large ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Dimensions: H 22” x W 60”, 10” globe. Materials: Brushed brass or powder coated steel, fabric cord, c...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Sconce Screen of Light Design Gio Ponti Limited Edition Varnished Blue
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce hexagonal 'Screen of Light' design Gio Ponti Italy Limited Edition, varnished blue inside white Wall sculpture light, blue painted, a lamp of timeless, iconic design. Han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vistosi Neochic Flush/Wall Sconce P Light in White Satin by Chiaramonte & Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Soft curves and a polished surface meet blown glass in a model of extreme simplicity, suitable for any context. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL No of bulbs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Anton Blown Glass by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton blown glass by Volker Haug. Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm. Material: Blown glass. Lamp: 4x G4 LED (12V) Lamp shell: ø 45 mm frosted glass Driver: 110V - 240V Volker Haug Studio is an international lighting design practice based in Melbourne, Australia. The multidisciplinary design and production teams work...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
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1940s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Vistosi MiniGiogali PL 60 Ceiling Light by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The reduced version of Giogali uses glass hooks for smaller wall installations, standard or custom-made Specifications: Light Source: E26 No of Bulbs: 4×60W E26 Dimmer: DIM 1 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Murano Glass Aqua Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces, each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1960s Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte chiseled glass and chrome single wall lamp.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Italian Vintage Space Age Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte 60s chrome and glass single sconce. Five thick Nile green glasses with etched top surface and hand-chiseled along the edges. T...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Chrome

Cresta Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano wall light or flush mount with hand blown smoky Murano glass globes, mounted on curved polished brass finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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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