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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 5
Artemide Lunex 17 13w Wall or Ceiling Light by Peclar Nalbandian & Guy Burr
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ceiling or wall-mounted circular diffuser in white opaline handblown glass. Mounting plate white powder-coated steel with steel fasteners which mounts to standard junction boxes cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Artemide Ciclope Wall Light in Gray by Alessandro Pedretti
Located in Hicksville, NY
An eye of outdoor light for pathways, Ciclope is available in wall and floor models, in various sizes and finishes, emitting unilateral or bilateral light.
The Ciclope family enhan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Mini LED Dimmable Ceiling Light in Anthracite Grey by Ernesto Gismo
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Ego 150 Round Downlight in Aluminum by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
An outdoor family of recessed fixtures for drive-over or downlight application, Ego features high-performance LEDs and is available round or square shape. A stainless steel frame on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Artemide Effetto Round Wide Spotlight in White with 2 Beams by Ernesto Gismondia
Located in Hicksville, NY
Defined by its name (“effect” in Italian), Effetto tells a powerful scenographic story.
Used in modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Lunex 15 Dimmable Wall or Ceiling Light by Peclar Nalbandian & Guy Burr
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ceiling or wall mounted circular diffuser in white opaline hand-blown glass. Mounting plate white powder-coated steel with steel fasteners which mounts to standard junction boxes cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Artemide Net 125 Led Ceiling Light by Michele De Lucchi & Alberto Nason
Located in Hicksville, NY
A vine-like assembly of energy-efficient LED’s arranged along a painted aluminum structure which creates endless customizable opportunities. Transparent methacrylate lens with satin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Mini LED Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy Black by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in White with 4 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
Located in Hicksville, NY
Defined by its name (“effect” in Italian), Effetto tells a powerful scenographic story.
Used in modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Effetto Round Wide Spotlight in White with 4 Beams, Ernesto Gismondia
Located in Hicksville, NY
Defined by its name (“effect” in Italian), Effetto tells a powerful scenographic story.
Used in modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Effetto Round Narrow Spotlight in Gray 4 Beams by Ernesto Gismondia
Located in Hicksville, NY
Defined by its name (“effect” in Italian), Effetto tells a powerful scenographic story.
Used in modular configuration, the wall-mounted luminaire with single, double or for light be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Effetto Round Wide Spotlight in Gray with 4 Beams by Ernesto Gismondia
Located in Hicksville, NY
Defined by its name (“effect” in Italian), Effetto tells a powerful scenographic story.
Used in modular configuration, the wall mounted luminaire with single, double or for light be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Odo Fioravant Fontana Arte Volee Wall Lamp in Aluminum, Designed in 2015
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Odo Fioravant and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Volley is a Led luminaire of the latest generation, in which the formal research is combined with technological innova...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Pirce Dimmable Led Pendant Light in White, Extension by Giuseppe Mauri
Located in Hicksville, NY
Spirals gently descend delivering sculptural light effects. Painted aluminum body in white or black.
Flexible painted steel structure, covered with a natural anti-yellowing silicon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Artemide Pirce Mini Dimmable LED Ceiling Light in White by Giuseppe Maurizio Scu
Located in Hicksville, NY
Spirals gently descend delivering sculptural light effects. Painted aluminum body in white or black.
Body in painted aluminum.
Opening out of a slim disk are fluttering spirals, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Mini LED Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy White by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Calumet 13 Wall Light in Dark Gray by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
Calumet creates an ambient mood for any outdoor environment.
The Calumet wall and ceiling-mounted fixtures feature adjustable direct and/or indirect emission sourced high-performanc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Led Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy Grey by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Led Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy Orange by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Nur Led Dimmable Ceiling Light in Glossy White by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling.
Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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
Artemide Nur LED Dimmable Pendant Light in Glossy Orange by Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hicksville, NY
A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur suspension has a sleek, contemporary dome shape that provides direct downlighting, with a sanded glass top that also allows a softer, mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Febe LED Wall & Ceiling Light in White by Ernesto Gidmondi & Daniele Mo
Located in Hicksville, NY
Febe is built around an optical engine that ensures maximum yield with minimum thickness, delivering enough light to illuminate an entire room.
Its minimal design makes it almost i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Artemide Febe Led Wall & Ceiling Light in Dove Grey by Ernesto Gismondi & Daniel
Located in Hicksville, NY
Febe is built around an optical engine that ensures maximum yield with minimum thickness, delivering enough light to illuminate an entire room.
Its minimal design makes it almost i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Artemide Net 66 LED Pendant Light with Extension, Michele De Lucchi & Alberto Na
Located in Hicksville, NY
A vine-like assembly of energy-efficient LED’s arranged along a painted aluminum structure which creates endless customizable opportunities.
Transparent methacrylate lens with sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Net Circular LED Ceiling Light by Michele De Lucchi & Alberto Nason
Located in Hicksville, NY
A vine-like assembly of energy-efficient LED’s arranged along a painted aluminum structure which creates endless customizable opportunities. Transparent methacrylate lens with satin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Net 125 Led Pendant Light, Extension, Michele De Lucchi & Alberto Nason
Located in Hicksville, NY
A vine-like assembly of energy-efficient LED’s arranged along a painted aluminum structure which creates endless customizable opportunities.
Transparent methacrylate lens with sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Net Circular Led Pendant Light with Extension, Michele De Lucchi & Albe
Located in Hicksville, NY
A vine-like assembly of energy-efficient LED’s arranged along a painted aluminum structure which creates endless customizable opportunities. Transparent methacrylate lens with satin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
10 Fine French 1970's Sconces by Cesar Putzeys
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ten Fine French 1970s aluminum sconces by Cesar Putzeys.
One matching chandeliers available (see last picture).
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Numbered Limited Grey Mini Cocoon Wall- and Tablelamp by Studio Adinda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The cocoon series depicts our vulnerable, yet resilient earth. The combination of lighting and translucent polyester creates a diffused light which can develop a dreamy atmosphere.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
applique pendant lamp by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
applique wall lamp by Sema Topaloglu
This product is hand-crafted therefore each production is unique and might not be exactly the same as visual.
lighting was part of the collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Aplique Pendant Lamp by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
aplique wall lamp by Sema Topaloglu
This product is hand-crafted therefore each production is unique and might not be exactly the same as visual.
lighting was part of the coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Numbered Limited Dark Green Mini Cocoon Wall, and Tablelamp by Studio Adinda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The cocoon series depicts our vulnerable, yet resilient earth. The combination of lighting and translucent polyester creates a diffused light which can develop a dreamy atmosphere.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Designer's Elliptic Sconce in Patinated Brass, France, 2019
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous patinated brass sconce, in ellipses forms.
The sconce is in fully patinated brass, included a light pink shade, in linen.
2 Versions available: left and right
This lamp h...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Designer's Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, France, 2019
Located in Paris, FR
Great table brass lamp, in ellipses forms.
The table lamp is in fully patinated brass, included a nice light grey shade.
This lamp has been made in France, by D.M.L., a talented yo...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
SLAMP Medusa Wall Sconce in Blu Gel by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Medusa is a dramatic collection that marked SLAMP’s evolution of stylistic production just after the turn of the century. The radial structure easily connects to the central Cristalf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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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