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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Red
Foscarini Lake Wall Lamp in Red by Lucidi and Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall lamp with a diffused, reflected light. The diffuser is made of liquid varnished injection molded ABS. The white epoxy powder varnished wall mount in die-cast steel acts as a h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass
Tiffany Wall Bracket 30 Purple 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Foscarini Bit 1 Wall Lamp in Red by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Wall fitting and wall rose in epoxy powder coated metal. Satin finish white or color painted glass diffuser, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Melt Mini LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Melt is evocative of molten glass, the interior of a melting glacier or images of deep space. An imperfect, organic and naturalistic light that produces a mesmerizing hotblown glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Melt LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
With Melt, our experiments in the technologically advanced field of vacuum metallisation take on a new twist. Melt is a distorted lighting globe born from our collaboration with Swed...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Terracotta Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Comodín rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm.
Materials: Metal, ribbon.
This minimalist wall ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Comodín Rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm
Materials: Metal, ribbon.
This minimalist wall lamp huma...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red BC3 Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red BC3 wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 20 x W 37 x H 41 cm
Materials: Metal, beech wood, ribbon.
The BC1, BC2 and BC3 wall lamps are the epi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red Comodín Cuadrado Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red comodín cuadrado wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 31 x W 13 x H 30 cm
Materials: Metal, ribbon.
This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colourful ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red BC1 Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red BC1 wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 20 x W 35 x H 44 cm
Materials: Metal, beech wood, ribbon.
Available in other colors.
The BC1, BC2 and BC3 wall lamps are the epi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red BC2 Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red BC2 wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 20 x W 26 x H 33 cm
Materials: Metal, beech wood, ribbon.
The BC1, BC2 and BC3 wall lamps are the epitome of sturdy construction,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stilux Milano Pair of Orange Sconces
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition for this set of two orange lacquered metal sconces produced by Stilux Milano during the 70s. Manufacturing Tag and label. Mendola model. Full working with EU standard...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
“Tiffany” wall Bracket 23 Red Berry 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, enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Set of Three Acrylic Table Lamps or Sconces Cone by Verner Panton for Poly Thema
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three lovely Modernist table lamps or sconces 'Cone' in red acrylic. Designed by Verner Panton in 1995. Manufactured by Poly Thema in a small edition (300 of each color). Each...
Category
1990s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Black
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 2 Wall Light Champagne
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Jacopo Foggini Red Polycarbonate Contemporary Circular Italian Sconce
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful circular wall-hanging contemporary "Tondo 120" designed by Italian designer Jacopo Foggini. It is made of red colored polycarbonate, Italy.
Jacop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Jacco Maris LED Mrs.Q Wall Lamp in Coated Steel
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Handmade in Holland not only has a nice “ring” to it, it means Jacco Maris’ fixtures exhibit exemplary quality and jaw-dropping style only a lover of experimentation could achieve. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Lumina Flo Wall M Lamp in Matte Red by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED wall lamp, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Head rotates by 300°, arm pivots by 90°+ 90°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one click for full light intensity, with two cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
“Tiffany” Wall Lamp Bow Tie 40, Ruby 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, enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 30 Rust Red 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tondo 120 Wall Light in Red 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
Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass.
Numbered Edition
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Metal: Gold-plated with chain
Color: Multicolor
Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Artemide Nur Mini 100W E26 or A19 Ceiling Light in Glossy Orange
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling. Aluminium molded body, polycarb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Mini LED Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy Orange by Ernesto Gismond
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Venini Gio Ponti Three-Light Wall Light in Multi-Color
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in multi-color handmade blown glass.
Numbered edition
Year of manufacture: 1946
Metal: Gold-plated with chain
Color: Multi-Color
Wall light: 3 lights x max 60W E14
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Lumina Daphine Parete 35 LED Wall Lamp in Matte Red by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp made of steel with an adjustable, pivoting arm. The head can rotate 360°. Light Source: 4WLED, with an On/Off switch. The maximum energy absorption is 5.3W.
On/Off switc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Tondo 180 Wall Light in Red 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
Artemide Nur 150W E26/A19 Ceiling Light in Glossy Orange
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling. Aluminum molded body, polycarbo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur LED Dimmable Pendant Light in Glossy Orange by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur suspension has a sleek, contemporary dome shape that provides direct downlighting, with a sanded glass top that also allows a softer, mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Led Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy Orange by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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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