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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Himeji Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Himeji Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 50 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, leather and shiny black metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
SLAMP Clizia Large Flush Light in White by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Tekna Quay 45° Wall Light with Copper Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in copper with reflector, canted arm 45° and clear glass. For outdoor use (IP44).
Lamp LED E27 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
FLOS Clessidra 40° + 40° Outdoor Wall Lamp in Deep Brown by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the shape of the hourglass, the Clessidra lamp from Antonio Citterio emits diffused direct and indirect light. This stunning wall light has a body made of die-cast alumin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Himeji Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Himeji Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 60 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, leather and shiny black metal.
Available in different finishes: Shin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our handblown Sfera glass mounted on a colored reflective glass dish. Shown with the amber col...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
ALLA Wall Sconce Black Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE
Featuring a Marquina black marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, brilliantly complementing any wall it adorns. (Please specify Natural Brass or Dark Bronze hardware when ordering.)
-Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Light Object 015 ARC by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman
Dimensions: W 4 x D 165 x H 4 cm
Material: brass, acrylic tube, LED lights
Weight:2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
Suspension:
DIA 1 cm / 0.4 In brass stem in match...
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Formation Sconce in Brushed Brass by Third Rooom
Located in Newburgh, NY
The Formation Sconce by The Third Rooom resembles the sun piercing through a body of water. The caustics of light emanate strands of texture into space and onto the wall or surroundi...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wall sconce lamp Red, paper & glass made in Italy by No Smoking T.F. 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Wall sconce lamp purple Pillo, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Hand-Hammered Copper Patch Sconce by Luke Malaney
By Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from the copper off-cuts of previous projects, the Patch sconce was inspired by the idea of quilting, with each layered piece attached by copper rivets. Shown here with a plug a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of, Handmade, Wall Lamp Sconce, Rattan Cone, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
This publication corresponds to a pair of lamps. If you want a single unit, or three or more units, there is another publication for it.
COSTA lamps are designed and manufactured b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Alabaster Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces hand-crafted by artisan glass blowers in Murano, Italy. This sconce is made with layers of hand-blown glass made using a technique to give them an alabaster pattern. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
30" Picture Light in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by simple winged structures, this modern lighting maintains a slim profile and linear shape. Engineered to cast an even glow, the picture lights are ideal for illuminating wall art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman
Dimensions: W 4 x D 39 x H 96 cm
Material: brass, acrylic tube, LED lights
Weight:2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
Suspension:
DIA 1 cm / 0.4 In brass stem in match...
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Striking Contemporary Crystal Prism Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of amber and clear triedi Murano wall sconces made by a Murano crystal prism with a gold metal frame.
Light bulbs: 2 lights bulbs for each applique ( E 14 dimension not...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Glass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Isis Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Isis Wall Sconce is inspired by the sacred boat of the goddess Isis. Each piece is hand formed and beautifully sculpted by our artists in our workshop.
LAMP 2 x Candelabra bulb ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Powder Pink and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Joy wall lamp by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 20, D 13, H 80
Materials: Resin and brass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the U...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modular Aluminium Wall Light Panel, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Modular Aluminium Wall Light Panel, Belgium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Studio VL Wall Light in Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen Studio VL wall light in brass
VL Studio wall lamp in brass by Louis Poulsen
The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Modern Murano Dome-Shaped Nickel Wall Lights In The Style Of Venini
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Pairs of rounded wall lights each composed of 11 separate hot pressed reeded flat blown glass sheaths faceted with nickel on brass ball threads
Illuminated with two nickel E26 socke...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen
The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen for Radiohuset, Copenhagen's former Radio House,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Longton in Aluminium by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Longton in aluminium by Volker Haug
Anton series
Dimensions: W 18 x H 51 x D 10 cm.
Materials: Cast aluminium
Finish: Raw (aluminium)
Lamp: S14s LED, Opal (240V / 120V US)
Weight: 4kg
Longton is cast as raw aluminium or polished gunmetal.
Form follows force. The Anton series explores the structural weight of light through cast materials. Punctuated by the lamp, the internal lit face of the Anton holds light and reflects its surrounds.
Each cast surface is unique and variations may occur.
Volker Haug Studio...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This pair is currently loc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LAITO Gentle Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The LAITO GENTLE Wall Sconce is inspired by modern gentlemen who is in particular reckoned as properly-dressed, caring for details along with exquisite taste. This is a design of whi...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Apex Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
With its sharply-pointed metal tips adorning each cone, the Apex Wall Sconce exudes an unorthodox edge, commanding attention wherever it's placed. Combining audacity with refined aes...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Lodge Linear Sconce XL
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The LODGE LINEAR SCONCE XL is an elongated vertical gesture capped at each end by a porcelain LED bulb. A lithe but powerful presence makes this fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Acqua Lerici and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished brass e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bracketlamp MiniOblong green - green lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
“Put .. back ... the ... candle”
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Satin Brass Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper/Sand White
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished nickel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Gold Speckled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small wall sconces made of a single piece of Murano glass, textured in gold color. Brass plates at the top and bottom.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary by Chitarrini Studio Handmade Wall lamp Natural MDF wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
ARLES
Wall lamp
Arles , is a family of lights that tells a story, it is designed to create a cozy and mysterious atmosphere in interior rooms.
The parallel and concentric wooden slats act as diffusers of light and play with different lengths to create curves of delicate organic lines.
WALL LAMP:
Measuring 35 cm high and 21 cm wide, it is ideal for dining rooms, living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms.
Its screen with vertical lines is made of MDF wood , and has the possibility of including a second interior translucent screen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plywood
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished nickel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
huge bubble glass murano wall lights thick glass made only 30 samples limited ed
Located in Medesano, IT
Experience the essence of Italian luxury with our wall light, meticulously crafted in brass and thick bubble Murano glass. Delve into the realm of exclusivity with this limited editi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper and Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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