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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze 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
Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
Located in Lyon, FR
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fix...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
KINA 4 Wall Light or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Black, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kina 4 is a captivating fusion of naturalistic elegance and dynamic design, combining the delicate allure of a sea urchin with a sophisticated constellation-like silhouette. It emits...
Category
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter 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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua 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
Orbit Satellite
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
ORBIT SATELLITE introduces a second reflector to our classic ORBIT SCONCE. With two arms rotating 320 degrees in tandem, the warm glow of the porcelain bulb is both directed and contained. Features an integrated dimmer knob. UL Listed. Damp Rated.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
Modern Iron and Tan 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
Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Black Anodized / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light.
The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White 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
De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Wall Light
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
Located in Lyon, FR
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fix...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Textured Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown glass with a textured stampato finish. The glass is in a pearlescent color and is held in place by brass finials. They have been newly wired to fit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Black and Polished 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
Cilindro 2 Wall Light in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ambiance with the Cilindro 2, a sconce that embraces the beauty of well-rounded design. Featuring cylindrical shades evocative of its Italian namesake, Cilindro 2 brings...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Cilindro Wall Light by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet elegant, Cilindro's cylindrical shade pays homage to its Italian roots, effortlessly adding a contemporary touch to your space. It works equally well as a standalone fixtu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
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
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Solferino L, Handmade Wall Lamp in White Plaster
By Colé
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Solferino wall and ceiling lamp are part of the Haussmann lighting collection. It is a collection of handmade Parisian plaster lamps, very elegant and resistant, inspired by the shapes and motifs of the Haussmannian style. Radar's interpretation transforms traditional ceiling decoration...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Applique en Céramique par Kseniya Kravtsova 2023
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic wall lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in white chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay
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 Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze 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 Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White 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
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
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
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong blackcherry - gray 1
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Nickel and White Glass Sconce
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An object of extraordinary elegance suitable for modern and contemporary decors thanks to its sleek design, this polished wall lamp features a wall mount in satin nickel in a curved,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
An elegant study in clean lines and graceful curves, Piega is truly a go-...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
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
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Also available in Almond and Blackened gold finishes. Please contact us.
Born in 1986...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 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
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
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong green - green
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong blackcherry - red
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
Matthew Williamson for Les-Ottomans Peacock Lampshade
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well-known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for Les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as the peacock’s references that are revealed in several new and original patterns. Here you are given the option to select from four of Matthew Williamson's Classic designs and purchase your very own vibrant lampshade.
Matthew Williamson is an award-winning British designer renowned for his use of kaleidoscopic color, intricate patterns and designs inspired by nature and travel. A graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s College, Matthew Williamson showed his critically-acclaimed debut catwalk collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cotton
"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - bronze - crystal - LEDs - Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive.
The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter 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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua 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 Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Black and Polished 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
Essential Italian Wall Sconce " Grand Stick", Brass and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of brass profiles gives it a sleek and el...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Eccolo Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Bronze and Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing clean lines and a gracefully rounded backplate, Eccolo achieves a perfect harmony between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
-Shown as a wall sconce, but may a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Modern Rossim Wall Art Piece, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rossim Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Rossim modern wall decor draws inspiration from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
Workstead House Sconce with Linen Shade and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The house sconce is our take on the Classic shaded sconce typology made modern thanks to an unexpectedly playful spirit. The adjustable fixture can be pivoted as a whole, to create a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Argo Spot by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative spot light with central body made of brass mesh and solid brass details. Adjustable. Available in the ceiling, wall and suspension version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Chrome 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
Louis Poulsen VL38 Wall Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
VL38 wall lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table lamp. The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the late 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made with hand-blown Murano glass in a pearlescent white tone. Each sconce has an undulating appearance and is held in place with brass finials. They have been newly ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
SLAMP Drusa Wall Sconce in Velvet by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Drusa draws inspiration from crystals poking out from crevices in the rocks; they exhibit an ever-changing, poetic and multiform kaleidoscope when hit by the light. The contemporary,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
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 Diamante Spotlight in Crystal by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Diamante collection is handblown and handcrafted and charecterized by its innate versatility to be combined with other variations within the collection or within Vistosi's produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Handmade Wall Lamp "Tymphe" in Brass Rectangular Layers by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted wall lamp, model "Tymphe" composed of layered rectangular panels of oxidized brass, with a LED strip light on the back.
Variations ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Foscarini Bit 5 Wall Lamp in Orange 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, available in 5 different sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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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