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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 30 x W 17,5 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 30 x W 17,5 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, B...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Freedom Green Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Freedom Green Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 30 x W 17,5 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Shiny Black Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Black Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 30 x W 17,5 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, B...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Sinan Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in Antique Gold Finish, Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Each Sinan sconce is individually handmade, characterised by its clean, sculptural aesthetic. Also available in White Plaster Finish or Black Plaster Finish with Antique Gold inside....
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Murano Blown Fluted Amethyst Wall Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of tall artisan blown conical shaped wall lights on unlacquered brass arm supports, color blown in a very pale and beautiful amethyst. Made install ready and electrified to cod...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Stilnovo etched glass wall lights, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A pair glass globed wall nickel plated wall lamps by Stilnovo, in the manner of Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Sergio Mazza. They attach to the wall by a nickel mount, which holds clever...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Of Modern Murano Greige Blown Double Wall Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of greige cone shaped cups fused with gold glass an upheld with solid unlacquered brass arms connecting to a square shaped canopy. May be installed either horizonta...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Contemporary, Handmade Wall Lamp Sconce, Bamboo Cherry, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
FOC lamps are designed and manufactured by Mediterranean Objects in Barcelona, Spain. They consist of an outer shade of cherry-colored dyed bamboo, interwoven with a black thread, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Copper Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 Watt ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Philippe Starck for Flos Hide L Wall Light Sconce, Large, Black, Shelf, Italy.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flos Hide wall lamp by Flos Lighting is a modern LED wall flusher that functions as a shelf as well. Indirect-light wall lamp. Body in pressofused aluminium, with shiny finish. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Set of Four Modernist 1980s German Torch Style Glass & Nickel Sconces, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Set of four Modernist wall lights. Made of Glass and Metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each Fixture requires an European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulb, up to...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - satin brass - crystal - LEDs - Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs, diffuses ambient light and casts mesmerizing patterns throughout the room. It’s suspended between brass stems and brass casting rings, available in different finishes. The fixture is adorned with two additional LEDs at the ends of the stem to provide a warm direct lighting...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Contemporary, Handmade, Wall Lamp Sconce, Rattan Cone, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Costa collection of simple lamps and in small sizes, was conceived to provide a natural and simple touch to the spaces. All have been designed by Mediterranean Objects, and are h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary, Handmade Wall Lamp, Natural Rattan, White, Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
AMÀ LAMP Amà, comes from the Catalan ''a mà'', which means ''handmade'', and it is how this contemporary lamp is made. With hand-turned beech wood, white metal details, and hand-wove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Appliqué à volet wall sconces
Located in Montréal, QC
Appliqué à volets wall sconces by Massive/Philips. Enameled aluminium. 40 watts max E-14 European bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Multiple colours sold individually. Tested or...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Enamel, Steel

Etcetera Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etcetera Series uses design geometry to create pieces tha...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Socke...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Argo Spot by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative spot light with central body made of brass mesh and solid brass details. Adjustable. Available in the ceiling, wall and suspension version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dome Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Sconces in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass & Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x G9 ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

KNITTED wall light - contemporary design -cream color Small size
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
series of lightings that combines technology with tradition Knitting acrylic threads in fixed patterns with wool crochet, creates a three-dimensional sheet of fabric which serves a...
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2010s Israeli Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fabric, Textile, Plastic

Monumental Venini Triedri Glass Prism Wall Corner
Located in New York, NY
Monumental custom-built wall corner sconce made of Venini triedri glass prisms of different heights in multiple rows, cascading down. The piece was likely custom made. Dealer: R330T...
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20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Y Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Y Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2.5 Wa...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

KNITTED wall light - contemporary design -cream color medium size
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
series of lightings that combines technology with tradition Knitting acrylic threads in fixed patterns with wool crochet, creates a three-dimensional sheet of fabric which serves a...
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2010s Israeli Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Textile

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Casa Wall Light No3
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 3 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light is wired an...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.15” H, 3.2” W, ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Light Object 018 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 018 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 81 H 68-150cm (height to order) Light tube diameter: 35 mm Brass pipe diameter: 10 mm Canopy diameter: 20 cm. Material : Polis...
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

T Sconce Offset, by Research.Lighting, Black with glass globes, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x T Sconce Offset designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

"Lightpole" stained glass, painted wood sconce, Collaboration with Friend of All
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Lightpole", is a collaborative piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This piece features Jason Andrew Turner's signature abstract brushstroke design with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wire

Y Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y sconce in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 2.5 Wat...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 2 Murano glass wall sconces, Roberto Pamio, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pair of precious Murano glass wall lamps, designed in the late 1960s by Roberto Pamio and produced by Leucos. The condition is perfect and both lamps have no defects. Of considerable...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary 36" Bronze Faceted Shade Picture Light
Located in New York, NY
36" faceted shade picture frame with stepped up boxed back plate in old rubbed bronze. The arms of this picture light are adjustable to accomodate for light direction. The fixture ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Casa Wall Light No2
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 2 in sorbet pink Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Demetra Bronze Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Bronze Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, bronze and leather. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronz...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Dome Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Sconce in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass & Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x G9 S...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian modern applique Parter by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern applique Parter by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Wall sconce mod. Parter. The structure is in gunmetal gray painted metal with a glossy finish and is composed of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Candle House, Wall Light Zinc contemporary
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture in zinc, glass in front, no backplate. So you can see the wall straight through. With a e14 candle lamp. Both inside or outside. Also available in bigger version with...
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Zinc

Demetra Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, brass and leather. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Pair of large two tier handblown Murano glass feather sconces Barovier et Toso
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of large double tier Barovier et Toso hand-blown crystal leaf sconces. (Seven or possibly eight single sconces available) Each sconce features tiered palm fronds or leaves...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Casa Wall Light No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow 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 t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Applique "Talo" grande taille Neil Poulton pour Artemide en aluminium circa 1963
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Talo est une applique désigné par Neil Poulton pour Artemide. Cette applique propose un design aux lignes épurées. Talo à une structure en aluminium. Idéale pour l'éclairage de burea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Lacquered Metal and Chrome Wall Sconce, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Two available, priced individually. Lacquered Metal and Chrome Wall Sconce, Sweden, c. 1960 Brutal, modern looking wall sconces, reminiscent of midcentury Finnish, Swedish, and Ge...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Austrian Crystal and Brass Pair of Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Glamorous pair of Austrian crystal and brass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar. In original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age(no chips). They take one 60w ma...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Casa Wall Light No5
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 5 in moss blue Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique du...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Modern silver art deco style wall lamp, classic art nouveau decoration with crys
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of bygone times with our exclusive wall light in a modern silver style. This wall lamp is not only a stunning light object, but also a real work of a...
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

Italian modern Wall adjustable arm lamp in red and white metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall adjustable arm lamp in red and white metal, 1970s Wall arm lamp in glossy red painted metal. The hemisphere diffuser is internally in matt white metal and externa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic two-armed brass and milk glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5”:H x 12” W x 6.65” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6....
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tito Agnoli model 194 wall lamp Oluce, Italy 1954
Located in London, GB
The Model 194 wall lamp is a rare piece by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1954. This in an early edition, featuring nickel-plated steel arms and hardware, with an original Cornalux ‘ha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Wall Lights Milk Glass Pio & Tito Toso per Foscarini Modern Italy 2007
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 "easy" model wall lamps designed by Pio & Tito Toso and produced in Italy in the early 2000s by Foscarini. Each single wall lamp was made with a metal structure that support...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Demetra Shiny Black Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Shiny Black Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal and leather. Available in different finishes: Shiny Sil...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Demetra Ruggine Of Florence Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Ruggine Of Florence Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal and leather. Available in different finishes: S...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Demetra Copper Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Copper Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, copper and leather. Available in different...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Copper

Demetra Shiny Silver Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Shiny Silver Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 9 x W 10 x H 60 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal and leather. Available in different finishes: Shiny Si...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, 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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