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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
'Moon 4' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Moon 4' Alabaster wall or ceiling lamp in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Tekna Quay 90° Wall Light with Black Lacquer Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in copper with reflector, 90° right angle arm and clear glass. For outdoor use (IP44).
Lamp LED 230V E27 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
FLOS Clessidra 20° + 20° 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
FLOS Tight Wall Light in White by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Piero Lissoni in 2011, the Tight Light plays on the perspective of size with outstanding results. The main body of this wall lamp is made of white painted extruded alumin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Glass Petite Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the Island of Murano in Italy. This pair is made of hand-blown glass in a clear, textured glass with a burnished brass structure. This pair has been newly wired ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large 'Single Block' Model #230 Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Chareau 'Single Block' model #230 sconce. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Lunar Applique Grand Antique Brushed Brass
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ballroom the Wall Short Army Green Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand painted glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Ballroom the Wall Long Army Green Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Nickel, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Small Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Small Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
8" x 6" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new direct...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Constance Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand formed and beautifully finished in silky smoot plaster. You can select from left or right version. Uplighter with one bulb. You can combine several objects into a composition. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Satin Brass Wall Sconce with Black Walnut Shelf Hardwired Ivory Linen Shade
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury inspired satin brass sconce with black walnut shelf. A nod to midcentury lines, the Gustav Sconce is a shining example of balanced design...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Odyssey Santorini SM by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Santorini MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.2 x H 23 cm.
Materials: Triplex Opal Glass.
Schwung is a Germa...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Artisanal Tanku Wall Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone
One Point Perspective - Sight VIII
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Murano Glass Aqua Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces; each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Messina' in Pink Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Medium Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Medium Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
11" x 8.5" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new di...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
One Point Perspective - Sight IV
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight VII
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight II
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight III
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
One Point Perspective - Sight VI
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Every lamp encapsulates a shape of light that changes depending on your position in space. Faced head on you see a geometrical pattern, but seen from an angle the shape distorts and ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Giacomo' in Gold Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
A smokey colour glass infused with gold leaf to create an elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconce Lecce in Silver Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Featuring two distinct sizes of rectangular glass securely affix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a pine backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Franco' in Clear Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Clear crystal color and elegantly long feathers-like design.
Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Bari' in Smoked Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
Featuring three taller pieces in a luxurious gold hue, complemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Pole and Circle Wall Lights by Square in Circle
Dimensions: W 4 x H 45 x D 7 cm.
Materials: brushed brass finish, white frosted glass globe, brushed grey metal.
Minim...
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Fabriano' in White Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle
Dimensions: W 4 x H 35 x D 4 cm
Materials: Antique bronze, frosted glass globe
A long, rounded bathroom wall light...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of brass and gilt Murano glass shells, six bulbs per sconce.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Thanks for the Sun
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
“When you think about the design of a luminaire, you design everything except the light. You design the shade, the base, etc, but in the end you screw the light in. I wanted to turn ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Large Spore by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Large Spore by YONATHAN MOORE
13.5" x 7.5" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy Kingdom Collection:
With this new d...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Demetra Bronze Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Bronze Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, bronze and leather.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronz...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Negresco Wall Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Wall lamp made of wood covered with decorative laminate.
Negresco plays with alternating layers of color that frame the internal fluorescent tube. Clearly inspired by Minimal Art, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Laminate, Wood
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
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
Pair Of Modern Murano Greige Blown Double Wall Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of greige cone shaped cups fused with gold glass an upheld with solid unlacquered brass arms connecting to a square shaped canopy.
May be installed either horizonta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white fabric.
This sconce is new but they have been used for an exhibition.
Information abou...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Y Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel & Glass
Finish: Powder-coated steel
Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2.5 Wat...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.
Dimensions: H 22” x W 60”, 10” globe.
Materials: brushed brass or powder coated steel, fabric cord, color washed acid etched glas...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
"Lightpole" stained glass, painted wood sconce, Collaboration with Friend of All
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Lightpole", is a collaborative piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This piece features Jason Andrew Turner's signature abstract brushstroke design with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire
Tetra Twin - Solid Brass Wall Light Handmade by Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Twin is a brass sculpture that scatters light into a myriad of colours and intensities. The rigid body - inspired by the Tetragonal crystal system - was conceived as an instrument fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - satin brass - 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, diffuses ambient light and casts mesmerizing patterns throughout the room. It’s suspended between brass stems and brass casting rings, available in different finishes. The fixture is adorned with two additional LEDs at the ends of the stem to provide a warm direct lighting...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 So...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Brass
Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano Smoked Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They are composed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Foscarini Gregg Small Wall Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. White satin finish hand blown diffuser achieved using glass blowing procedure without turning the glass in the mold (referred to as "stationary"), subject to immersion in acid. The glass in the medium version is incorporated with a matt transparent injection molded polycarbonate ring nut, which is in white polycarbonate in the small version. Wall fitting in epoxy powder coated metal and matt injection molded transparent polycarbonate lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Bracketlamp Oblong black - ice green 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 192...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
21st Century Candle Wall Light Brass Glass LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
This wall light is made of brass profiles which are chemically blackened. Glass in front and sides. provided of 2 candle lamps e14 leds. Front is 25x30 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
NEA Wall/Ceiling 50 Brushed Brass by Kaia
Located in Geneve, CH
NEA Wall/Ceiling 50 Brushed Brass by Kaia
Dimensions: D2.8 x W8 x H50 cm
max. 60 W, S14d, our suggestion: 4.9 W, 1x linear opal LED, 2700 K, 470 lm, Mains (Ph...
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Cast brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 3 kg.
Finished...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Natural Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of natural brass with two inner lights per sconce.
Straight backplate on which are coming two curved brass sheets, with the light escaping from the gap b...
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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