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Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Pair of Signal Sconce from Souda, Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 signal Sconce from Souda. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconc...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

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, col...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tusk Sconce
Located in Arcata, CA
We believe that fine lighting fixtures should be timeless in style and in materials. By using glass and bronze we can ensure that our fixtures become heirlooms of our next generation...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Pair of Murano Rostrato Glass Sconces, Manner of Barovier Toso
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of Murano rostrato glass Sconces in the Manner of barovier toso. These sconces are hand-crafted and customizable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Signal Sconce, White and Copper, from Souda, in Stock
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...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

Signal Sconce, White and Copper, from Souda, Made to Order
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...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

Signal Arm Sconce in White x Copper, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

'Hat' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hat' alabaster and brass wall or ceiling Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and anti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Signal Arm Sconce in Black x Copper, Long, Hardwire, by Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

'Titan 12' Alabaster Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Titan 12' Alabaster wall or ceiling lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
The wall lamp is the simplest yet most adjustable of all of the fixtures in the Workstead line. It can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task ligh...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Workstead Lodge Double Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge double sconce is identical in scale to our endlessly versatile lodge sconce, but introduces a second bulb, for twice the illumination. Made in t...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

'Dice' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Dice' alabaster and brass wall or ceiling lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Pair of Modern Turtle Fume Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of "Turtle" fume sconces. Beautiful shimmering glass with a great textural look! Gorgeous!.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

Pair of Handblown Murano Glass & Brushed Brass Sconces with 24-Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Center-Mount Picture Light Adjustable Minimal Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our take on a classic Picture Light is a minimal design with one big advantage--it is able to rotate. The projected light is adjustable, allowing for greater versatility in lighting various subjects. Customizable lengths guarantee the perfect fit for any lighting project that requires linear lighting. With our Picture Lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Luna A Disc Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A lighting system with infinite interpretations, the LUNA is a synergy of color, shape, and refracted light. Inspired by a lunar halo, the modular light fixture grows in every direct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Large 'Carré' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Carré' alabaster and brass wall or ceiling lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Clear
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Myrna Wall Mount Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Myrna wall mount light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 120”w / Depth ranges from 28-65” / Height ranges from 55”x 65” (may be mounted at any height from floor) Materials: aluminum, steel, glass Glass finishes - cream (shown), white, fog, rust, cream (opaque) The Myrna Wall Mounted light is a large scale light...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Holey Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artist: Noah Spencer Dimensions: 52" W x 82.5" H x 1.75" D Weight: 120 lbs Materials: Cherry wood, 12 Volt LED strip light, 60 Watt, 2,400 ° K Handmade by Noah Spencer This l...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cherry

Pair of 'Tuba' Handcrafted Alabaster Sconces by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Tuba' handcrafted alabaster sconces by Denis de la Mesiere. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Rose
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces with Murines & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass construction. They feature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano 24-Karat Gold Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. In dialogue w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

'Chapo' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Chapo' Alabaster and alabaster and brass wall or ceiling lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

New Wave Optic Wall Opal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The New Wave Optic Wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Hopper 3-Bulb Sconce Light Fixture by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
When Martyn moved into a 1920s villa in the Hollywood Hills lived in by actor Dennis Hopper in the 1960s, inspiration took hold. Named after the actor, artist and art collector, this piece has a beautiful synergy between the two sides of its brass leaves. the side supporting the white glass diffusers like peas in a pod has a handsome, dark vintage...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Black Leather Modern Brass and Walnut Ava Sconce, Hardwired
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 'Dice' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Dice' alabaster and brass wall or ceiling lamp by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Small 'Fly 1 Metal' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Fly 1 Metal' alabaster sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid Spanish alabaster blocks...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Avenue Wall Sconce Crafted from Bronze and Glass
Located in Arcata, CA
The Hilliard Avenue sconce. Crafted from 5 double fused glass panels, and cast bronze framework. Fused: Lily White Patina: Antique Bronze Measures: 22? x 8? x 5.75? Uses 2 Bulbs / Upper – 60w / Lower – 40w UL Listed 120v 220v available Title 24 JA8...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Aneta, Sconce, Pine, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and yellow glass sconce / wall light designed and produced by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 5.92 x 2.55 x 0....
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Pine

LED Icicle Wall Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant Icicle design LED wall sconce with extraordinary bubble effect inside Icicle lights. Shown in Brushed Champagne gold. Matching Chandelier...
Category

2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Dimensions: H 17” x W 30”, 6” globe. Materials: powder-coated steel (also available in brass), fabric...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of Philippe Starck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of sconces by Philippe Starck with Opaline Glass.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Artemide Calipso 2700K LED Wall and Ceiling Light in White
Located in Hicksville, NY
Calipso’s unique honeycomb surface was generated by feeding a photo of the moon into an image-based algorithm. The resulting fractal shape has an impure geometry that displays the ir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Continuum 02 Sconce: Satin Brass/Aqua Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum collection comprises five sconce models and multiple large scale chandeliers. Sconces are available handed for symmetrical installations. Hand blown glass shades are m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Continuum 01 Sconce: Satin Nickel/Pink Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum collection comprises five sconce models and multiple large scale chandeliers. Sconces are available handed for symmetrical installations. Hand blown glass shades are m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Small ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: H 17” x W 30”, 6” globe Materials: Powder-coated steel (also available in brass), fabric c...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Foscarini Bit 1 Wall Lamp in Red 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, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modernist 9-Disc Hand Blown Murano Topaz & Translucent Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist 9-disc vistosi sconces were made exclusively for High Style Deco by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for ce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Foscarini Lake Wall Lamp in Ivory by Lucidi and Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall lamp with a diffused, reflected light. The diffuser is made of liquid varnished injection molded ABS. The white epoxy powder varnished wall mount in die-cast steel acts as a h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fiberglass

Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Brass 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

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

Small Brass ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small brass ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Dimensions: H 17” x W 30”, 6” globe. Materials: powder-coated steel (also available in brass), fabric cord, color washed ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Brass Spun Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass spun sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 6-1/4" diameter shade; 4-3/8" deep Materials: Copper, brass Finishes: brass, matte black, frosted glass All our...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mania Sconces in Glass by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Mania” wall sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in white glass, aged brass and steel. 1960s Italian design. Two glass shells express the simple and clean shape of each sconce. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Glass Dimpled Disk Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass wall sconces with dimpled art glass disk shades.
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Early 2000s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Tolomeo "J" Bracket Lamp with Fiber Shade, Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo with shade features the same arm balancing body system as the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Smoke with Gold Eyeball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Artemide Miconos E26 Ceiling Light in Chrome by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A handblown glass globe of light on a base and stem of polished chrome. Transparent yet created a softly diffused, dimmable light. A design statement, the Miconos fixture is design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

To and Fro Sconce Contemporary Minimalist LED Linear Vanity Sconce, UL
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patina Finish: Satin brass satin nickel antique brass blackened brass custom finish available Our hand-finished patina may have a reasonable degree o...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Myrna Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Myrna sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 23” x 18”, 6” globe Materials: Powder-coated steel (also available in brass), fabric cord, c...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Myrna Pendant Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Myrna pendant light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Dimensions: 37” X 24”, 6” globe (medium). Materials: steel, glass. Shade Options - Perforated Smoke,...
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2010s American 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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