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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Creator: Shaun Kasperbauer
Set of Four Echo One Sconce in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of four the echo one sconces. They also work well as flush mounts. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that ca...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Brass, Long, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Signal Arm Sconce in Black x Brass, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Metal

Souda Echo 3 White Sconce by Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Shaun Kasperbauer for Souda 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 pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Set of Four Echo One Sconce in Brass, from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of four the echo one sconces. They also work well as flush mounts. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of su...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Signal Arm Sconce in Black X Nickel, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Brass, Short, Hardwired, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Brass, Short, Hardwired, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Brass, Long, Hardwire, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black x Nickel, Short, Hardwire, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black X Brass, Short, Hardwire, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in Black x Brass, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Nickel, Short, Hardwired, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Long, Hardwire, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Short, Hardwired, Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Signal Sconce from Souda, White and Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 signal sconce from Souda. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconc...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Nickel, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Brass, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echo Three-Sconce / Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, in Stock
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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Brass, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass, Metal

Pair of Echo Six Sconces in Brass, from Souda, In Stock
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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echo One Sconce / Flush Mount in Brass from Souda, In Stock
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...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass, Metal

Echo Six Sconce / Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, in Stock
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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Pair of Echo Three Sconces / Flush Mounts in Brass from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo three sconces. The price includes two lights. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be u...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Echo One Sconce Pair/Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo one sconce lights. They also work well as flush-mounts. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Metal, Brass

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black X Brass, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Echo Six Sconces 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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black x Nickel, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echo Three-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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass, Metal

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Nickel, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Long, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Brass, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Short from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Copper, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tub...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echo Six 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 refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in Black X Nickel, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Brass, Long by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Echo Three Sconces / Flush Mounts in Brass from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo three sconces. The price includes two lights. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be use...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass, Metal

Signal Arm Sconce in White x Nickel, Long, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Copper, Long, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Signal Arm Sconce in Black X Copper, Long by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echo One Sconce Pair/Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo one sconce lights. They also work well as flush-mounts. Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures tha...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black x Copper, Short, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

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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