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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Silver
Flos Pochette Up LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Foliae Small Sculptural Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foliae wall is a sculptural lamp presented by Opinion Ciatti during the Salone, 2018. Many metal leaves welded together to form a spectacular wall lamp, just like many leaves in a tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Flos Pochette Up & Down LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Foliae Large Sculptural Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foliae wall is a sculptural lamp presented by Opinion Ciatti during the Salone 2018. Many metal leaves welded together to form a spectacular wall lamp, just like many leaves in a tre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
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
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Skot Symmetric Wall Light by Lauritz Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
The Skot light was developed in the early 1900s by LK (Lauritz Knudsen). It was originally developed for ships and maritime areas, but it has also become popular in other environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
JOSETTE SCONCE - Modern Hand Forged Feather Sconce in Silver Leaf
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
JOSETTE SCONCE - Modern Hand Forged Feather Sconce in Silver Leaf
The Josette sconce is a stunning piece of lighting that combines artistry and functio...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis Poulsen Skot Asymmetric Wall Light by Lauritz Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
The Skot light was developed in the early 1900s by LK (Lauritz Knudsen). It was originally developed for ships and maritime areas, but it has also become popular in other environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Vistosi MiniGiogali PL 65Q 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
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Large Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wall version of the spherical lamp by Lapo Ciatti enlightens all the rooms, from the living room to the bedroom, as well as any special spaces, such as corridors and entrances, at home as in the contract areas. Thanks to the 360° light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in silver, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Leafing Sconce on a Carrara Marble Plate
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Leafing Sconce on a Carrara Marble Plate
The Halo Sconce is a beautiful and elegant wall sconce that is sure to add a tou...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Silver Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular murano glass wall sconces.
Four bulbs E27 by sconce.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Pair of Crystal Wall Lamp with 5 Lights, 'Silver' Inspired of Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of crystal wall lamp with 5 lights is made of solid and hand cut crystal.
The central barrel is in silver metal covered by crystal parts.
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Medium Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wall version of the spherical lamp by Lapo Ciatti enlightens all the rooms, from the living room to the bedroom, as well as any special spaces, such as corridors and entrances, at home as in the contract areas. Thanks to the 360° light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Formation Double Wall Sconce LED Aluminum Light Fixture, Brushed Silver
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The formation double sconce is an elegant wall-mounted LED lighting fixture ideally suited for, hallways, powder rooms and other commercial spaces that require accent lighting...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pick Up Stick Sconce in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ostensibly incidental, the Pick Up Stick collection
is anything but. each intersection is carefully considered to produce a studied haphazardness of point and line oriented within sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Felis Modern Silver Wall Light
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
Contemporary wall light Felis is a rare combination of silver steel and smoked glass. The light is soft and delicate.
*Custom finishes available upon request.
Category
2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vistosi MiniGiogali PL 50 Ceiling Light in Glass 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
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Sconce Double
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The K.O.T collection embodies a simple principle of balance and form. Using honest and quality materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Brass
Vistosi Giogali AP 2 Wall Light with Glossy Chrome Base 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Sconce Single
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The K.O.T collection embodies a simple principle of balance and form. Using honest and quality materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Brass
Sconce Small 2
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The K.O.T collection embodies a simple principle of balance and form. Using honest and quality materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Brass
Sconce Small 1
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The K.O.T collection embodies a simple principle of balance and form. Using honest and quality materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Brass
Artemide Pantarei 190 Wall and Ceiling Light in Silver
Located in Hicksville, NY
Pantarei’s design is at a crossroad of classic and modern lighting, a familiarly shaped fixture capable of effortlessly complementing any outdoor space.
Integrated light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Silver 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
Silver
Artemide Talo 90 LED Wall Light with Dimmer in Silver
By Neil Poulton, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Talo’s sleek aluminium body complements any interior with a subtle contemporary touch, whether residential or commercial. Its wide variety of sizes makes it perfect for almost any li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Link Medium Wall Light in Silver by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Piano Direct & Indirect Wall Light in Silver by Na Design
Located in Hicksville, NY
An elegantly proportioned, wall-mounted luminaire for direct and indirect lighting, Piano consists of a cast-aluminum body which can be powder-coated white, silver or anthracite grey and a frosted plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
SLAMP Veli Large Flush Light in Silver by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
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
Artemide Tolomeo Classic Silver Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo wall combines the body of the Tolomeo table lamp with a surface or j-box mounting wall support, allowing for a wall lighting soluti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Artemide Talo Mini 3000K LED Wall Light in Silver
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
Artemide Talo 120 LED Wall Light with Dimmer in Silver
By Neil Poulton, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Talo’s sleek aluminium body complements any interior with a subtle contemporary touch, whether residential or commercial. Its wide variety of sizes makes it perfect for almost any li...
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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