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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Barovier e Toso Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamp -
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Barovier & Toso dated 1993 sconce mod. Flu - glasse mottled brown, very elegant. Photo cannot bring out tle glass processing !
Interesting price for closing activities.
It is not nec...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Big Wall Light in Stainless Steel by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Small sculptural wall light in stainless steel. Kaleidos consists of six mirrored and hinged blades that can be opened or closed. The brass base and the golden mirrors create a kaleidoscope with golden tones and reflections. It can be used as a lamp because it is backlit ", explains Fernando Campana. And Humberto adds "It will be a mirror with the possibility of having different sizes and colors. A geometric element that can produce different effects. We were inspired by the neoclassical sculptures Bicho by Lygia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern White Vintage Sconce or Wall Light Shogun by Mario Botta, 1986 Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern white vintage metal wall light or sconce model Shogun by Mario Botta and executed by Artemide, Milano, Italy.
A gorgeous sconce o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
SLAMP Veli Large Flush Light in Couture 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
Plastic
Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Small Wall Light in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wall light in stainless steel and polished gold. With the brass base and gilded mirrors, it creates a kaleidoscope effects of golden reflections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Drop Big Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Ionico Egg Wall Lamp, Chrome Finish, Arabesque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass with submerged silver leaves.
Metal: Chromium-plated
Light source: 6 x max 60W E14
Color: Milk white/sphere crystal silver leaves
Measurem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Ceramic and Glass Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of wall lamps.
Royal blue hand blown glass.
Italy, the 1970s.
Would go well in an eclectic or Hollywood Regency interior.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
1 Beautiful Venetian Murano Glass Wall Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
We have 8 Murano glass lamps which are suitable for one E27 lightbulb.
made in Italy.
The Price is only for one, but when you take more we make you a good price.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Sculptural Plaster Sconces, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sculptural plaster sconces.
Two plaster molding frames, one in the other, one of which is highlighted by a Greek relief, culminating with a plaste...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Set of six B Lux Wall Lamps, Uplighters, Aluminum and Glass, Spain
Located in Schagen, NL
These 'Memphis style' aluminum and glass wall lamps were manufactured circa 1980s-1990s. The light comes from replacable Halogen lamps. Look very nice in a hallway, office space or l...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric.
This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition.
This is f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Ecos Four-Ring Flush Light in White by Renato Toso & Noti Massari, Large
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Ecos collection exemplifies a system of multiple layered and stacked rings that offer a textured focal point to any contemporary atmosphere. Flush light featured in white glass. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Chromed Smoked Glass Vintage Sconce, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This modern glass sconce features a chromed metal frame and smoked glasses. Designed and made in 1970s.
Two E 14 sockets
Very good vintage condition
approx. measures:
Length: 34 ...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Wall Lamp 'Heliaclub' by Superpoly
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly.
In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Retractable Coconut Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The lamp is installed on a wall. Height is adjusted by a retractable system
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces in a Leaf Design, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern gold gilt bronze sconces in a leaf design, circa 1960. Measures: 50cm tall x 29cm wide x 16cm deep.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sconces Modern Italian Design Gold Leaf Murano Glass Vintage Murano Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sconces modern Italian design gold leaf Murano glass vintage Murano Luce,
gold plated metal structure, part in Murano glass, spiderweb with gol...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Wall Lamp with Brass and Glass Bowl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique design wall lamp is made of three brass arms which hold a satined glass bowl.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp with Brass and Plexiglas Rods
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This design wall lamp impresses with its Plexiglas rods that move like waves and are cut at different lengths.
The rods are fixed and held by a glossy brass structure.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Blue Ceramic Wall Lamp 'Néné'
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly.
In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Glustin Luminaires Creation Rectangular Wall Sconces with Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass wall sconces made of multiple rectangles assembled and white glass globes.
New design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980 Glass
By Arteluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Set of Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of four Murano glass pipes and brass sconces.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish artist FOS (1971) has the unique ability to make the complicated understandable while playing and challenging himself, the audience and the art wor...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Amethyst and Rectangular Shades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a long brass backplate, supporting a large amethyst stone under a rectangular shade.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Amethyst, Brass
Serge Mouille Twin-Arm Appliques/Wall Lights, circa 1953
Located in Paris, FR
Serge Mouille
Twin-arm appliques, 1953
Enameled steel rod and aluminum with brass ball joints
Flexible
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Flower Sconce in Gilded Metal Wire and Agate Heart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Flower sconce in gilded metal wire and agate heart. Measures: Diameter 57 cm.
Small slit in the agate.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Agate, Brass
1970s Helm Nautical Wood Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Helm wall lamp
Italy, 1970s
Lacquered wood, polished brass and glass shade
Perfect working order
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Daniel Dhaeseleer, Large Illuminated Brass and Copper Wall Light Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Crown of Leaves Pair of Sconces, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crown Of Leases Pair Of Sconces Circa 1990, Brass, silver leaf finished, eight bulbs.
It is possible to buy an individual item on request.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini Bubble Glass with Nickeled Metal support Art Deco Italian Sconce, 1920s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Sacile, PN
Bubble Glass by Paolo Venini, dated 1920 circa.
The sconce has glazed clear white ubble glass and a red glass base. The support is in nickeled metal.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Bronze Corner Wall Sconces by Angelo Brotto
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of Angelo Brotto sculptured bronze corner wall sconces conic shaped.
They feature a crystal glass shade partially frosted including abstract ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Lamp by designer Salih Mekhici
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5006, modern design wall halogene lamp named "Fagotto " (bassoon) -
by Salih Mekhici, French designer.
It is necessary to change the power supply and to use another one with 110 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Four Sconces in Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of four Murano glass sconces and brass, two bulbs per light, eight sconces available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gio Minelli, Shield, Sacred Geometry, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Wall light large, made of brass or aluminium gold finish with LED lighting. Through the study and application of sacred geometry, Gio Minelli creates w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall-Light Object Model 'Screen' by Cocchia and Fini, New Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall-light object model 'Screen', by Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp Roma, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Gio Minelli, Snail, Sacred Geometry, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Wall light large, made of brass or aluminum gold finish with LED lighting. Through the study and application of sacred geometry, Gio Minelli creates wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Pair of Sconces in Murano Glass with clear color fibers 2000s Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Pair of Elegant Modern Murano Glass Sconces with Clear Color Fibers, 2000s Italy
These exquisite contemporary sconces, crafted from blown Murano glass, exude an air of sophisticati...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaster materials create a tactile and vi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces by Natasha Dakhli
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of free shaped ceramic wall sconces by the contemporary artist Natasha Dakhli.
These wall sconces let the light go through thanks to two side slits and can be positioned on the...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern pulegoso glass metal Wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pulegoso glass and metal Wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
Wall lamp with square base in sheet metal. The diffuser is made up of a series of 8 thick discs i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp by Bigas Balcells - Barcelona 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp in yellow lacquered steel. Parts in chromed metal and adjustment handles in black plastic. Large white opaline ball and brushed aluminium lampshade.
Design: Ramon...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Plafoniera 'Ariette' di Tobia Scarpa per Flos Anni 90
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada a soffitto con alluminio smaltato, diffusore in tessuto sintetico. Buone condizioni.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 80's
Located in GOOR, NL
Amazing catch of 4 Foglia wall lamps from the 80's.
Illuminate your space with the sleek and timeless design of the Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa 80's for Flos. This classic pie...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paire appliques design vintage Gaetano Sciolari 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire d'appliques design italien 1970 par Gaetano Sciolari
en très bon état
Dimensions : hauteur 28 cm x largeur 16 cm x profondeur 19 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Kazuhide Takahama black Sirio wall lights for Sirrah, Italy, 1977
Located in London, GB
Designed for Sirrah, these wall lights are a very good example of Kazuhide Takahama’s minimal futurist aesthetic – with clean lines and formal restraint. Takahama was born in Japan i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Minimal Modern Alabaster Wall Sconce "Circle" by LC Atelier
Located in Milano, IT
A wall sconce created in collaboration with the milanese interior design studio lc atelier.
The circular shape softens the solidity of the material used, alabaster.
Alabaster is a u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Toro Ceramic Wall Sconces by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful example of the French ceramic artist Dominic Pouchain, this pair of Toro wall sconces in dark ceramic with white accent representing an imaginary animal inspired by a bull....
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern Murano glass metal wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano glass and white metal wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Pair of wall lamps with squared diffuser in finely crafted Murano glass. The square structure...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s
Set of three round base appliques. The diffuser is a hemisphere in white Murano glass, at the edges the...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian modern glass and brushed steel sconces or wall lamps by Lumi Milano 1970
By Lumi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four glass and brushed steel sconces or wall lamps by Lumi Milano, 1970s.
Set of four glass sconces or wall lamps, with an elo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Bronze and Travertine Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce is a visually appealing lighting fixture that combines modern design elements with efficient lighting technology. Its thin bronze profiles and utilization of LE...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Brass and Carrara Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused li...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
1960s Tobia Scarpa Chromed Foglio Model wall sconces by Flos, 2/4 pieces
By Flos
Located in IT
Foglio Model wall sconces by Flos designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960s.
These pieces have been produced in 1990s.
4 pieces are availbale, the price is for a set of 2.
Measure 21 x 37 c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Space Age Modern Spherical Chromed Steel Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modern Spherical chromed steel wall or ceiling lamp, 1970s
Pair of wall or ceiling lamps in steel with chrome finish. The spherical diffuser is inserted in the str...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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