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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 11
Cintola Wall Light Twin in Satin Gold with Frosted Handblown Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Torsade Ceramic Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Torsade Ceramic wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 7 x W 7.8 x H 70 cm Materials: Ceramic. Available in other finishes: Pale gold on sandblasted brass, pale gold on polished brass...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Satin Gold with Smoke Grey Handblown Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Lafayette Wall Lamp, Small by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Lafayette wall lamp, small by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Brass, with LED base and brass bulb cover or with E27 base and visible bulb. Dimensions: Diameter 40 cm ...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Polished Aluminium with Frosted Handblown Glass Globe
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Polished Aluminium with Bronze Handblown Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Narrow Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a brass backplate covered with a curved Murano glass piece held in place with two brass decorative screws. The Murano is textured and tinted in light grey with h...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ridged Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of two elements of Murano glass, ridged and smoked, put together with a polished brass central band. Two lights per sconce.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen Outdoor Skot Symmetric Wall Light by Lauritz Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
The Skot light was developed in the early 1900s by LK (Lauritz Knudsen). It was originally developed for ships and maritime areas, but it has also become popular in other environment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Reed Wall Light in Matt-black Powdercoat Finish, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mini Ceramic Anton Wall Scounce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini ceramic Anton wall scounce by Volker Haug. Dimensions: Ø 13 x D 8 cm. Material: Cast Ceramic Glaze: a selection of colours are available Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V optio...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Mini Anton Glass Wall Scounce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini anton glass wall scounce by Volker Haug Dimensions: Ø 13 x D 8 cm. Material: Cast glass Backing Plate: Polished, bronzed or chromed brass Lamp: G9 L...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Micro Gunmetal Anton Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Micro Gunmetal Anton wall sconce by Volker Haug Dimensions: Ø 8 x D 6.5 cm. Material: Cast Gunmetal. Finish: Polished. Lamp: G9 LED ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Fun Guy Stained Glass Wall Light with Blackened Aluminum Base by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fun Guy Wall Light is equal parts whimsy and grace. Inspired by the forms and luminescent coloring of wild mushrooms and fungi, a chunky aluminum base ...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Fun Guy Stained Glass Wall Light with Natural Aluminum Base by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fun Guy Wall Light is equal parts whimsy and grace. Inspired by the forms and luminescent coloring of wild mushrooms and fungi, a chunky aluminum base ...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Molly 556.23' by TOOY, Metal and Pewter
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant Lamp Molly 556.23 by TOOY Designer: Corrado Dotti Model shown: Brass ring + Pewter dome Dimensions: H. 17 x D. 20 cm Source light: 1 x LED 220/240V , 1200 lumens, 12W Compl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Insulator 0 Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator 0 Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: D 10 x W 7 x H 5 cm. Materials: Glass and polished brass. All products are avail...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Insulator A Clear Glass and Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator A Clear Glass and Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 21 cm. Materials: Clear glass and polished brass. All products are available in custom dimen...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Satin Bronze with Smoke Grey Handblown Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Double Arc Wall Lamp or Sconce in Black Enamel & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Double Arc is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design and is equally at home in re...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Boaty PT", made in brass. Its name comes from the name of a particular kind of hat, derived from the ones used by Venetian gondoliers and whose name is "...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Reed Wall Light in Polished Nickel Finish, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Skot Asymmetric Wall Light by Lauritz Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
The Skot light was developed in the early 1900s by LK (Lauritz Knudsen). It was originally developed for ships and maritime areas, but it has also become popular in other environment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Continuum 03 Sconce: Oil-Rubbed Bronze/Charcoal Glass Shade 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 installation. AVRAM RUSU STUDIO is a Brookl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Scaled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made a of a single bent piece of Murano Glass with an interesting scaling pattern on the surface. Three lights per sconce. .
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wink Big Wall Lamp by Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wink big wall lamp by Masquespacio Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 15 cm Materials: Metal structure bathed in 24 ct gold. Glass tulip. Led bulbs E27 included Al...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Insulator A Clear Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator A Clear Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 21 cm. Materials: Clear glass and dark brass. All products are available in custom dimensions an...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Solco Wall Light by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Solco wall light by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, Carrara marble. Dimensions: depth 15 x diameter 60 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country....
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Metal

Reed Wall Light in Matt-white Powdercoat Finish, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Polished Aluminium Smoke Grey Handblown Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and soph...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Insulator 0 Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator 0 Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: D 10 x W 7 x H 5 cm. Materials: Glass and dark brass. All products are available in cust...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Laurameroni "Work Light Dark" LED Spotlight for Ceiling or Wall by M. Anderson
Located in Monza, IT
Adjustable LED spotlight for ceiling or wall fastening in DARK burnished brass. The sophisticated design and the choice of the finest materials are the distinctive elements of our L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Conchiglie Sconce Glass, Brass, Gold MediumSize
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Conchiglie' wall light is pure expression of refinement, elegance and attention to detail. The crystal element (extra-light and satin white crystal) have been curved and hand crafted. The support structure is in 24 kt gold plated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Mask Lamp Tongue
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand made lamp sculpture by Danish artist FOS
Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Opal Big Bulb Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished brass opal big bulb wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Polished brass with opal glass shade Dimensions: 20 x H 36 cm All our lamps can be wi...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Insulator A Frosted Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator A Frosted Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 21 cm. Materials: Frosted glass and dark brass. All products are available in custom dimension...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Insulator A Frosted Glass and Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator A Frosted Glass and Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 21 cm. Materials: Frosted glass and polished brass. All products are available in custom d...
Category

2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Hand Rubbed Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tall Roma Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Roma wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: bronze, alabaster. Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 5.5 x H 28 cm Available in satin brass and bronze. Celebrating the simplicity of line and for...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Lampada Loop piccola in ottone di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
Loop is a wall lamp that accentuates diffused light with a shape that emphasises a circular movement to give dynamism. The wall light is available in two sizes and the structure is c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Constellation Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Constellation wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D50/60 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass, blown bubbled glass. Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions and finishes may var...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lampada Loop grande in ottone di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
Loop is a wall lamp that accentuates diffused light with a shape that emphasises a circular movement to give dynamism. The wall light is available in two sizes and the structure is c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Roma Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Roma wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: bronze, alabaster. Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 5.5 x H 19 cm Available in satin brass and bronze. Celebrating the simplicity of line and form, Th...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Polished Tarnished Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Anton Blown Glass by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton blown glass by Volker Haug. Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm. Material: Blown glass. Lamp: 4x G4 LED (12V) Lamp shell: ø 45 mm frosted glass Driver: 110V - 240V Volker Haug Studio is an international lighting design practice based in Melbourne, Australia. The multidisciplinary design and production teams work...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Anton Wall Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic Anton wall sconce by Volker Haug. Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm. Material: cast ceramic Finish: glazed. clear, brown, or crisp w...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Roma Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Roma wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass, alabaster. Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 5.5 x H 28 cm Available in satin brass and bronze. Celebrating the simplicity of line an...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Wink Big Wall Lamp by Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wink big wall lamp by Masquespacio Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 15 cm Materials: Metal structure bathed in 24 ct gold. Glass tulip. Led bulbs E27 included Al...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Merveilleux Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Merveilleux wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 36 x H 17 cm Materials: Mass-dyed porcelain, brass. Available in black. Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions and fini...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Roma Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Roma wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass, alabaster. Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 5.5 x H 19 cm Available in satin brass and bronze. Celebrating the simplicity of line and for...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Polished Nickel Opal Big Bulb Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Opal big bulb wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: polished nickel with opal glass shade Dimensions: 20 x H 36 cm All our lamps can be wired according ...
Category

2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Merveilleux Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Merveilleux wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 36 x H 17 cm Materials: Mass-dyed porcelain, brass. Available in white. Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions and fini...
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oak Large Triangle Sconce, Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak triangle sconce - Pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 25" x 25" Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil. LED lights. Suspension Hardware. Also available in natural oak, black oa...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Brazilian Contemporary Acrylic and Brass Sconce
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Lichia sconce has a modern design. It's structure is made of polished, brushed or aged brass. It also has one light difusor in a round shape, made of acrylic, which can be the colors milky, nude, smoked or black, where there's a translucent round glass that covers the lamp. The lamp used is a G9 bi-pin led. The light emitted by the sconce is diffused, soft and calming. The sconce is named Lichia (lychee in english) after en exotic chinese fruit...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Saba Flush Mount/Wall Sconce in White Satin Glass And Glossy White Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available in four sizes, Saba is a pendant or ceiling lamp. The lenticular shape of the satin-finish blown glass makes it suitable for ambient lighting. Specifications: Material: Gl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Azores Wall Lamp, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 Resulting from a trip S. Miguel, the Azores wall lamp recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oak Small Rise Sconce by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Small Rise sconce by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 17.5" Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil. Acrylic tube, polished metal. LED lights. Also available in Natural Oak, Black Oak, White Oak, and Walnut. And brass, copper, or stainless steel polished metal finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The fleeting glory of the sunrise channeled into a dramatic wall sconce...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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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