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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 9
Kinkairo Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinkairo Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 60 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and shiny black metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brushed Brass, Ruggine of Florence, Brushed Burnished, Shiny Gold, Brushed Black, Freedom Green, Shiny Black, Copper and Matt Black. Also available in different sizes. Please contact us.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance.
Kinkairo embodies the essence of the Japanese lantern tradition. Its shape, inspired by the symbolism of Japanese lanterns, represents enlightenment and deep religious understanding. This product is a tribute to the tradition started by Sen-no-Rikyu, who used lanterns...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Himeji Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Himeji Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 60 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, leather and shiny black metal.
Available in different finishes: Shin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Caeli-W4 Brass and Rattan Sconce, Jas
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-w4 is a wall light handcrafted with a modern brass structure and hand-weaved rattan. The bottom of the stem is adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Formation Sconce in Brushed Brass by Third Rooom
Located in Newburgh, NY
The Formation Sconce by The Third Rooom resembles the sun piercing through a body of water. The caustics of light emanate strands of texture into space and onto the wall or surroundi...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic, Handmade
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and textured porcelain wall sconce light in a bulbous racetrack shape. The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm-colored glow when lit.
Shown in the photos with a wax...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall sconce lamp Red, paper & glass made in Italy by No Smoking T.F. in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the environment and is good for the planet.
Different colors and different textures.
electrif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Wall sconce lamp indigo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the environment and is good for the planet.
Different colors and different textures.
electrif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Wall sconce lamp purple Pillo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the environment and is good for the planet.
Different colors and different textures.
electrif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
Hand-Hammered Copper Patch Sconce by Luke Malaney
By Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from the copper off-cuts of previous projects, the Patch sconce was inspired by the idea of quilting, with each layered piece attached by copper rivets. Shown here with a plug a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Isis Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Isis Wall Sconce is inspired by the sacred boat of the goddess Isis. Each piece is hand formed and beautifully sculpted by our artists in our workshop.
LAMP 2 x 320lm(3w) LED G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen Studio VL Wall Light in Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen Studio VL wall light in brass
VL Studio wall lamp in brass by Louis Poulsen
The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen
The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen for Radiohuset, Copenhagen's former Radio House,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Apex Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
With its sharply-pointed metal tips adorning each cone, the Apex Wall Sconce exudes an unorthodox edge, commanding attention wherever it's placed. Combining audacity with refined aes...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Lodge Linear Sconce XL
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The LODGE LINEAR SCONCE XL is an elongated vertical gesture capped at each end by a porcelain LED bulb. A lithe but powerful presence makes this fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished brass e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
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
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Satin Brass Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper/Sand White
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished nickel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze 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 Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper and Sand White Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-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
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished nickel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Danke studio sconce diabolo metal
Located in Lyon, FR
Danke Galerie is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fix...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
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
Orbit Satellite
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
ORBIT SATELLITE introduces a second reflector to our classic ORBIT SCONCE. With two arms rotating 320 degrees in tandem, the warm glow of the porcelain bulb is both directed and contained. Features an integrated dimmer knob. UL Listed. Damp Rated.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
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
KINA 4 Wall Light or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Black, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Kina 4 is a captivating fusion of naturalistic elegance and dynamic design, combining the delicate allure of a sea urchin with a sophisticated constellation-like silhouette. It emits...
Category
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Cilindro 2 Wall Light in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ambiance with the Cilindro 2, a sconce that embraces the beauty of well-rounded design. Featuring cylindrical shades evocative of its Italian namesake, Cilindro 2 brings...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
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
Cilindro Wall Light by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet elegant, Cilindro's cylindrical shade pays homage to its Italian roots, effortlessly adding a contemporary touch to your space. It works equally well as a standalone fixtu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze 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
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Satin Brass Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rose Double Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze Finish.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Double wall light featuring two staggered shades on a brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White 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
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
Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Bronze 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. Acqua Lerici 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
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
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
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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