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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 3
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong green - green
Located in Parabita, LE
"Put ... back ... the ... candle"
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Bracketlamp Mini Oblong blackcherry - red
Located in Parabita, LE
“Put .. back ... the ... candle”
Cit. Frankenstein Junior 1974
The Bracket lamp collection of sconces is a tribute to the classic lighting of the 1920s.
Structure: solid lime wood l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Powder Pink and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Lerici Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Black and Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Casa Wall Light No6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each piece is unique due to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
LAITO Gentle Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The LAITO GENTLE Wall Sconce is inspired by modern gentlemen who is in particular reckoned as properly-dressed, caring for details along with exquisite taste. This is a design of whi...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Eccolo Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Bronze and Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing clean lines and a gracefully rounded backplate, Eccolo achieves a perfect harmony between aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
-Shown as a wall sconce, but may a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
ALLA Wall Sconce Black Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE
Featuring a Marquina black marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, brilliantly complementing any wall it adorns. (Please specify Natural Brass or Dark Bronze hardware when ordering.)
-Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Small Gold Speckled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small wall sconces made of a single piece of Murano glass, textured in gold color. Brass plates at the top and bottom.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
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
Modern Brass Edmund Sconce in Clear Maple
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Natural Maple and Brass Modern Edmund Sconce
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Black Anodized / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light.
The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968. Construction made of white lacquered steel sheet, covers white-lacquered, equipped wi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
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
Set of 3 Appliques Parola by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Set of 3 Appliques Parola, a collaborative masterpiece by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, epitomizes the pinnacle of mid-century Italian lighting design. Craf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
Tulle Wall Lamp in Brass and Gray Enamel Mesh by Blueprint Lighting, 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Tulle wall lamp is an architectural piece that works well in both modern and transitional interiors. Shown here in our 'Charcoal' gray enamel and b...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Bronze
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
Deco Sconce, Gold Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Deco sconce washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. Deco sconce provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Cresta Sconce / Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano wall light or flushmount with hand blown frosted amethyst Murano glass globes, mounted on curved polished brass finish frame / Designed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconces Metal Frame Spheres Pyrex Glass in Different Color Led Lighting
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel & Glass
Finish: Powder-coated steel
Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
Large 'Fly 3' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Fly 3' 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
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
Segment Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Segment wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
A handsome study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Flos Pochette Up LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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
Opinion Ciatti Foliae Large Sculptural Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foliae wall is a sculptural lamp presented by Opinion Ciatti during the Salone 2018. Many metal leaves welded together to form a spectacular wall lamp, just like many leaves in a tre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
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
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Fuschia Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Mold Blown Glass Celadon and White Pavilion Sconce
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the pavilion sconce is part of Bianco Light and Space, Tessellation series, a sculptural investigation using light, symmetry and modular t...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Pale Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Cent...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick" - Bronze and Travertine Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce it's a beautifully designed lighting fixture that combines both form and function. The use of thin bronze profiles and LED technology create a minimalist aesthe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Louis Poulsen NJP Wall Short Lamp by Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in New York, NY
In 2002 Oki Sato founded nendo design studio. nendo means ’clay’ in Japanese – or more specifically, modelling clay such as plasticine. A unique material that makes it easy to do cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Melt Mini LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Melt is evocative of molten glass, the interior of a melting glacier or images of deep space. An imperfect, organic and naturalistic light that produces a mesmerizing hotblown glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Modern Axial Wall Sconce in Bronze and Pink Enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Axial sconce conveys a strong modern design defined by balance and equilibrium. Axial features two bowl-shaped shades fabricated of spun metal mesh, tilted at an angle, mimicking...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome, Nickel, Bronze
Vistosi Novecento Ceiling Lamp in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
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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