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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tekna Picture Wall Light with Polished Nickel Finish, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Tubular wall light on knuckle joint (90°) with a fixed bracket and backplate in brass. For indoor use (IP20). Two lamps LED 230V E14 deco tubular long 4W 2200K 260lm. Main power 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

VeniceM Root One Wall Light in Burnished Brass by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Dark burnished brass structure and white Murano blown glass diffuser. Location: Interior Light source: 1×5W G9 LED 350lm 2700°K Voltage: 110 - 120...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Organic Shaped Wall Lamp in Cerry and Maple Wood - Wall Light
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The Wall Lamp is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. It is made from high-quality cherry and maple wood and finished with a...
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Maple, Cherry

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "mini KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes fro...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces Murano Iridescent Glass with Golden Brass Leaf Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sconces Murano Iridescent glass with golden brass leaf Italian design. Each sconce has a lamp bulb attack E27 max 80 watt.
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Pair of Italian Sculptural Gilded Metal Wall Lights
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of gilded metal sconces can be mounted on the wall either in an horizontal or in a vertical manner and even the indipendent brass light bulbs holders (17 x 3 x 11 H cm.) ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of 'Tuba' Handcrafted Alabaster Sconces by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Nun 2' Alabaster Desk Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic wall sconces by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of a central curved piece which hold other geometrical shapes. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and d...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Tube Wall Light and Sconce, Made of Patinated Brass, Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the art of Sumi-e, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED wall light is all handcrafted and designed in Chicag...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tekna Phare Single Wall Lamp with Polished Chrome Finish, Small
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp with tubular LED lamp, length 300mm or 500mm, 2700K, central lamp base type S14d. Central U-shaped lamp holder, fitted in a decorative brass box. For indoor use (IP20). La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Butterfly Contemporary Wall sculpture , art Silvered Glass white color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Myrna Wall Mount Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Myrna wall mount light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 120”w / Depth ranges from 28-65” / Height ranges from 55”x 65” (may be mounted at any height from floor) Materials: aluminum, steel, glass Glass finishes - cream (shown), white, fog, rust, cream (opaque) The Myrna Wall Mounted light is a large scale light...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Reflector Wall Sconce 450, LED Light Fixture, Satin Gold/ 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 a finish from ou...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

"Trilly" Wall Sconce, Flush Mount Lamp, Jade Silvered Art Glass, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILLY The fairy fragrance of freedom The traditional know-how of our workshop dances to the rhythm of our creative days. Discover the story of the Maison Sabrina Landini, punctua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1970s Brown and Amber Murano Glass Italian Square Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of square wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, the semi curved brown and amber glass depicts two different figures of woman. They are in working o...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Faceted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Curved brass wall sconces covered with narrow panels of gold tinted Murano glass. Two light sources per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Clear
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. Specifications: Ø 10".    UL listed Bulb included: "LED Arbitrary ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Giacometti Style Wrought Iron Wall Light Sconces
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Giacometti style wrought iron wall light sconces - a pair Additional information: Materials: lights, wrought iron Color: Black Styled After: Alberto & Diego Giacometti...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair of JDV 3 wall lights brass with white enamelled shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Pair of JDV 3 wall lights brass with white enamelled shades by Diego Mardegan Joie de Vivre 3  , Perforated metal cream color lacquered shades on brass metal. The 3 wall light shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Seguso Italian Murano Gabbiani Gold Dusted Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Italian 1940's-Style Murano ""GABBIANI"" gold dusted white glass wall sconces with fluted design and a black rim on top & swirl finial bottom. (SEGUSO) (PRICED AS Pair) One...
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

'Moon 8' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Moon 8' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Murano Glass Sky Blue Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces, each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown sky blue glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and h...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone & Fluted Brass Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the north...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 'Block Double' Model #230 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Block Double' Model #230 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Amuneal's Blown Glass + Blackened Steel Totem Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
The Totem Sconce takes lighting in a more sculptural direction. The glass globe features geometric shapes which refer to those on an abacus, giving the li...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Brass

François Monnet Modernist Pair of Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of François Monnet pairs of sconces, modernist. Fold brushed and stainless steel panel 2 lights per sconce, 40 watts max bulb. 3 pairs available. Good original condition. ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Contemporary Silver Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Modern and sophisticated, the exquisite design defining this wall lamp features a cylindrical lampshade in sanded white glass hosting two tubular LED bulbs (E14, 4W each) supported b...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Jasper Morrison Modern Sphere Glass Stainless Steel Wall Lamp Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball Wall Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo Ball W wall sconce was created by artist Jasper Morrison. Its shape in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Brass Wall Light by Hermann Czech Palais Schwarzenberg Vienna Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Design 1985 for the Royal Schwarzenberg Palace in Vienna Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Glaciale Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount shown in frosted Murano glass mounted on polished nickel finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 2 lights / E12 or E1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Smoked Quartz Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Smoked quartz wall lamp by Aver Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 60cm Materials: White quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf, pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1200LM Designed by Waldir Junior.
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2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Brass, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Copper

"Trilogy" Mini Contemporary Wall lamp, white Silvered art Glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILOGY Rays of lights embracing each other In our Atelier beats the heart of a living heritage, that of craftsman-ship. For 22 years we explore the beauty of sculpting each single...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Formation Wall Sconce LED Aluminum Marble Light Fixture, Black, White
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation wall sconce is a luxury wall mounted LED light fixture ideally suited for hallways, powder rooms and other domestic and commercial spac...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Smoke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. Specifications: Ø 10". UL listed. Bulb INCLUDED: "LE...
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pin Up Wall Sconces, Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Pin Up Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Fi...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 3in Glass, 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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lavender Aurora Resin LED Sconce by Richard Clarkson Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by NASA satellite footage, this collection captures the feeling of witnessing, from space, an aurora dancing on the surface of the Earth. Each sconce consists of two flowing shapes of resin, matte-black aluminum reflectors, and LED lights that gently move to create a dynamic glow. Also available as a suspended pendant...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Two Wall Lamps or Sconces Chakra by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini, Italy
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant wall lamps or sconces 'Chakra'. Designed by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini, Italy, 2000s. Makers label on the bulb socket. Executed in fiberglass and met...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Dome Sconces, Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globes, 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

Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spherical and adjustable brass sconces by VINGTIEME, France. Handcrafted in Paris at "Electrolyse du Marais" workshop with high-quality brass polished and varnished. The inner face ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Reed Wall Light in Satin Bronze Finish, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Plaster Characters Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a metal structure covered in plaster, and a single male or female character standing up. The light is provided by an LED strip running along the horizont...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

CASTLE Wall Sconce S
Located in Renton, WA
Material: Concrete & steel Color: Concrete Light Source: LED 1 x 5W (3000K, CRI 90, 440lm) Size: L 5.1" x W 4.7" x H 5.1" Canopy: Shiny white.
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Concrete, Steel

Reflector Wall Sconce 450, LED Light Fixture, Anodized Black / 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 range of fin...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Tiffany Wall Bracket 30 Purple Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

“Tiffany” Wall Lamp Bow Tie 40, Ruby Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ammos Sconce by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in Milan, IT
A striking combination of stunning materials and textures enlivens the rigorous silhouette of this elegant sconce designed by Ciarmoli Queda Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Braided Opalescent Glass Curved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of glass sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a cur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Lumina Flo Wall M Lamp in Bronze Metal Paint by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
ATTENTION: FLO WALL MODULAR (COD. 976) IS DESIGNED FOR HARD WIRED INSTALLATION AND REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL DRIVER (24V-DC MAX 0,63A) TO BE PUT IN THE WALL - ONE FOR EACH LAMP LED wall ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Loop Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, White Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Loop Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Workstead Industrial Wall Lamp
Located in Floyd, VA
The WALL LAMP is a distilled interpretation of 19th century factory lighting. Composed of a metal shade that can rotate 360 degrees, a hand-cast adjustable clamp and an on-fixture sw...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Vega Due Wall Sconce / Ceiling Mount in Onyx by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vega Due is a geometric, modular, contemporary lighting fixture. Vega is suitable for installation on the ceiling as a flush mount, ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Aluminum

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Champagne Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hans Kogl "wisteria" Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Hans Kogl "wisteria" sconces attributed to Jean-Henri Jansen. Gilt metal. Measures: H: 78 cm, W: 118 cm, D: 20 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

SLAMP - Aria Applique - Transparent - Designed by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid's luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Other

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and procuced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 4.25” W x 7.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modernist Conical Smoked Graphite Hand-Blown Murano Glass & Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These beautifully composed and materially distinct Modernist Conical Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Smoked Graphite W/Brass Fittings originate from Italy during the 21st Century....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, 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

Materials

Brass

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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