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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Gold
Brass Wall Sconce 4 Lights with Crystal LEDs and Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this wall sco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Pink Crystal, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and vivacity g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Blue and Purple Crystal
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and viva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Tekna Mercer Long Wall Light with Gold-Plated Brass Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in solid brass with ‘ROD’ glass. For indoor use (IP40).
Lamp holder in aluminium Linestra S14s. Lamp LEDinestra 230V 9W S14s. Main power 230V 50Hz.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Tekna Montrose Wall C Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Hanging wall light in dark bronze with pagoda structure and handle (eyelet) with outside fitted clear glass and water-resistant cable entry. Provided with a two-part wall bracket, with adjustable horizontal upper arm, in black smith...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Light Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and viva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Blue Crystal, Brass and 24 Kt Gold
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and viva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Blue Crystal, Brass and 24 Kt Gold
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique 'Square' is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Tekna Montrose LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Hanging wall light in dark bronze with pagoda structure and handle (eyelet) with outside fitted clear glass and water-resistant cable entry. Provided with a two-part wall bracket, wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Yellow Crystal and Gold by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and vivacity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Felis Bohemian and Eclectic Wall Light Bronzed Brass with Redeed Glass
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated yet minimal Art Deco style wall light is a beautiful combination of bronzed brass and riffled glass. Modern yet timeless. Distinctive in its style and use of clean...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Wall Light, Volcanic Eruption, Leds Illuminated
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round wall light, simulating a volcanic lava flow, illuminated on each side of the crack and all around the circle by leds. Double patina gold and orange.
Category
2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Modern Pergamo Gold Wall Sconce, Hammered Polished Brass and Turned Acrylic
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The Pergamo small version lamps were born from the Pergamo wall sconces. Pergamo (Parchment) is the name of animal skin prepared to be written on, or the actual docume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal
"Sea Shells" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of "Sea Shells" wall sconces in sculpted and patinated brass with molten crystal in the center.
Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2020.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Pink Crystal and Brass
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and viva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold
Green Wall Light in Bronze
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Montrose City Small-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with pagoda structure in dark bronze with outside fitted clear glass and spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44).
Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Wall Sconces Designed by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous pair of modernist faceted crystal and shiny gilded brass wall sconces designed by Palwa. Gold-plated brass rings mounted with large faceted crystals. High-end pieces and exc...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
Altair III Modern Chandelier for Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The Altair III contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including atrium and staircases. The bearing metal structure is elegant and geometrical. All funct...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Altair I Modern Chandelier for Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The ALTAIR I contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including atrium and staircases. The bearing metal structure is elegant and geometrical. All functio...
Category
2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
SLAMP Veli Large Flush Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
Tekna Essex Original-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and With Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in dark bronze with white painted backplate and outside fitted clear glass. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44).
Caret squirrel cage lamp 230...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Loft Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with cone-shaped aluminium bronze colour anodized reflector, top, tube and wall plate in dark bronze. For indoor use only (IP20).
Build-in Xicato module XSM LED 16W - 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Altair II Modern Chandelier or Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The ALTAIR II contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including atrium and staircases. The bearing metal structure is elegant and geometrical. All functi...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
Vistosi Giogali Chandelier PL CA3 in Glass & Chrome by Angelo Mangiarotti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Cobalt and Gold Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Cubism inspired pair of Murano glass cobalt and gold sconces. The hand-blown glass features beautiful gold leafing, a striking cobalt blue color, and r...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Medium Round Mirror Wall LED Lamp Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Modern New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Brass round medium mirror 51cm.
Bronze finishing.
Also available only mirror version.
Also available in larger size 71cm.
Description: Medium Mirror Wall Lamp LED in Brass and Mirro...
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2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Fullham-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with decorative details on top and bottom in dark bronze, with outside fitted clear glass and spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Note that light bulb is no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Maddox Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with mesh in dark bronze and indirect lighting. The closed upper part is also the base for the electrical equipment. Spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP43).
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Modern Pergamo Gold Wall Sconce, Hammered Polished Brass and Turned Acrylic
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The Pergamo small version lamps were born from the Pergamo wall sconces. Pergamo (Parchment) is the name of animal skin prepared to be written on, or the actual docume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal
Tekna Ilford Large-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic wall light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear or frosted glass, closed top and bottom. Wall bracket in bronze lacquered inox with forcible transit. For outdoor use onl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pangea Sconce: Organic, Sculptural Sconce in Bronze or Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Conceptualized from the Pangea Supercontinent, The Pangea Sconce by Barlas Baylar features interlocked organic shapes created from bronze. The sconce emits a beautiful light from li...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Félix Agostini, Amour Ardent, Applique, circa 1955
Located in Paris, FR
A gilt bronze with two lights applique with a rectangular pink shade.
Signed.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Sconces, Silvered Bronze, Two Arms Large Mid century deco large a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of sconces cast in bronze with antique silver patina. Two arm, wired, 4" candle sleeves. Center mounting. Custom made for an interior designer in LA. New /old stock from s...
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1990s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Montrose City-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with pagoda structure in dark bronze with outside fitted clear glass and spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44).
Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Modernist Brutalist 24-Karat Yellow Gold Gilded Two-Arm Branch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and elegant pair of modernist brutalist branch sconces feature two arms; a rectangular backplate with a hand carved texture; and two arms resembling tree branches that ...
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20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Set of Three 1970s German Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Set of three champagne color crystal double arm wall sconces.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Parenthetical Light, Aged Bronze, Sculptural Wall Lights, by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
Parenthetical Light is a sculptural wall light trio, finely constructed and finished with fabricated silicon bronze and light to create tension through form. Largely referencing surr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Small Wall Light in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wall light in stainless steel and polished gold. With the brass base and gilded mirrors, it creates a kaleidoscope effects of golden reflections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Double Glass Wall/Ceiling Light in Gold
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.
Made by hand in Europe.
Category
2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Amorph Emma Sconces Wall Lighting in Rusted Gold Finish with Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Emma sconces is made from wood and finished with our primary finishes color, rusted gold finish. Shade dimensions: 12" L x 7" W x 7" D half a drum.
The sconces with shade is 2...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silk, Wood
Four Bronze Wall Lamps Model Toscana by Quasar Holland
Located in Milan, Italy
Four wall lamps Toscana Model by Quasar. Cast bronze. With original label.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bola Disc Flush Wall & Ceiling Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Polished 24-Karat Gold-Plated Sconces by Kelly Kiefer
By Kelly Kiefer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
2 Pairs of Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of Italian Mid-Century (1940s) gold dusted Murano glass wall sconces with fluted and swirl torch form shapes, cobalt blue bowl form shades, an...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Bronze Corner Wall Sconces by Angelo Brotto
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of Angelo Brotto sculptured bronze corner wall sconces conic shaped.
They feature a crystal glass shade partially frosted including abstract ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bubbles Sconce by Hubert le Gall
Located in New York, NY
2017
Black nickeled brass, glass
Edition of 20
Signed and Numbered
Measures: H 15.7 x W 14.9 in.
(H 40 x W 38 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric.
This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition.
This is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A Pair of "Totem" Sconces by Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of "Totem Lamp" sconces designed by Maria Pergay circa 1974. Stainless steel sheet enshrines ram skull made of polished bronze. Both stamped "Maria Pergay".
Referen...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Bronze Wall Sculpture by Oak, France, 2015
By OAK
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bronze mural representing three ribbed leaves by Oak, France, 2015.
The work of a great fineness alternates the raw bronze with the polish of the ribs.
T...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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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