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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Argo Spot by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
By 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Lafaiette S Wall Light Sconce Lamp Abstract Sculptures Brass Radar
By Colé
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Since the origin of Radar Interiors the founder, designer Bastien Taillard, has chosen to work on essential lines and a meticulous re-visitation of shap...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Chapo' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Chapo' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 2 Wall Light Champagne
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos IC Lights C/W1 Double Ceiling/Wall Sconce in Burgundy by Michael
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The latest addition to the IC Lights Collection: New IC Lights Ceiling/Wall Double comes with a double light source providing diffused light.The modern ceiling and wall sconce fixtur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Organic Large Spore Wall Sconce, Cherry Wood & Aluminum Foam, by Yonathan Moore
Located in New York, NY
Large Spore by YONATHAN MOORE, Represented by Tuleste Factory
13.5" x 7.5" x 2"
Materials : cherry wood, aluminum foam, acrylic.
Finishes: Natural / Smoky
2023
About the Alloy King...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Tekna Spreaderlight 230V LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in sand casted brass with frosted glass. For outdoor use (IP43).
LED module 230V 4,3W 2700K 145lm. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Rod Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy featuring an array of glass rods maintained in bottom and top brass casings. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This pair is curr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in black by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 239 x 336, 2.4 kg
Material: Shades and arm in black lacquered stainless s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Purple generation Wall Lamp / Sconce / Sculpture by Eduard Locota, Resin & Coal
Located in Timisoara, RO
The unique approach of Eduard Locota towards art, embrace the permeability between art and function. An unique lamp that is as much sculpture as it is design.
By using coal as a man...
Category
2010s Romanian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Blue Crystal and Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of sconces by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic innovation. It gives at the same time balance and vivacity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Single Block Metal' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Single Block Metal' Model #145 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Bola Disc Flush Wall & Ceiling Light in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
VeniceM Urban Lightline Wall Light in Burnished Brass & Metal by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with indirect light. Light burnished brass structure and matte black perforated metal lampshade.
Location: Interior
Light source: 1×13W LED 1330lm 2700°K CRI90
Voltag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Foscarini Bit 5 Wall Lamp in Orange by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Wall fitting and wall rose in epoxy powder coated metal. Satin finish white or color painted glass diffuser, available in 5 different sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Joy Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 joy wall lamps by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 20, D 13, H 80
Materials: Resin and solid brass
These organic light ‘pills’ reflect the inspirat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Handblown Glass Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of Belgian handblown glass candle sconces with wide bobeches, curved arms, and mounted to a modern oak wall mounts. Etched 'Cleybergh'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Conchiglie' Sconce Crystal, Brass, Gold Small Size
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Conchiglie' wall light is pure expression of refinement, elegance and attention to detail.
The crystal element (extra-light and satin white crystal) have been curved and hand crafted.
The support structure is in 24 kt gold plated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Murano Glass Italian Smoked Venini Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass smoked Venini sconces. This “triedi” style pair by Venini features chromed attachments and structure. A smoked strip of glass is fused into the clear crystal gla...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculptural Wall Sconce ‘Galba I’ – White Plaster Organic Modern by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Galba I’ wall sconce by Benediko Design is part of the signature Galba Collection – a series of sculptural lighting objects inspired by classical relief and organic asymmetry.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Amazing Patinated Palladio Aries Wall Lamp
By Palladio
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing wall lamp - wonderful patinated.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a pine backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
La Murrina Italian Ceiling/Wall Lamp in Steel and Glass
By La Murrina
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Ceili...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Handmade Wall Lamp EGO, Geometric Green Marble Facade by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted wall lamp, model EGO with a geometric marble facade set on an oxidized brass finish base.
The marble facade consists of four separate geometric panels. Stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
FLOS Clessidra 20° + 20° Indoor Wall Lamp in Glossy White by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the shape of the hourglass, the Clessidra lamp from Antonio Citterio emits diffused direct and indirect light. This stunning wall light has a body made of die-cast alumin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
A ceramic sconce Danikowski and Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sconce by Danikowski
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Illuminated Wall Sculpture by Angelo Brotto, 1972
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Illuminated wall sculpture designed by Angelo Brotto. Italy, Esperia, 1972.
The Oceano wall sculpture, square brushed metal casing with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Wide Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Wide Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm
Materials: Aluminum.
Available in blackened, aluminum, and brass....
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Foscarini Gregg Midi Table Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gregg table lamps have a delightful organic shape, like pebbles honed by a river, and they are made of hand-blown glass in various sizes.
Materials:
Blown satin glass and lacquered metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Square Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a square brass structure, two sources of light hidden behind a slab of patterned Murano glass and a central red glass disc in the middle.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Couronnes Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two plaster of Paris wall sconces which complement our chandelier of the same design. The minimalist light has an organic plaster finish. Lights uses o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Italian modern round base applique in opaline glass and metal by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti Luce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base applique in opaline glass and metal by Valenti, 1970s
Round base wall lamp. The lampshade is made of opaline white glass, the upper part is rounded and narr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Modernist Anvia Sconces by J.J.M. Hoogervorst C, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of three Anvia wall sconces, these pieces were designed by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, a notable figure in Dutch modernism celebrated for his functional yet sculptural lightin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern decorative Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "BOWLY", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, "BOWLY", recalls its shap...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Monumental 'Diabolo' Perforated Double-Cone Sconce in White and Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Diabolo' condition perforated double-cone sconce in white and black. Handcrafted in Los Angeles with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in high qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
RING AURA – Contemporary Artisan White Flush Mounted Ceramic Mirror-Lamp Sconce
Located in Porcia, IT
RING AURA, a stunning mirror-lamp handmade in Italy, one of 2 designs that make up the collection REFLECTIONS, the result of a collaboration between artist Paola Paronetto & designer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Tekna Picture Small Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Tubular wall light on knuckle joint (90°) with a fixed bracket and backplate in brass. For indoor use only (IP20).
Lamp LED 230V E14 Deco Tubular Long 4W 2200K 260lm. Main power 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Thick Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces thick glass and patinated brass.
Four bulbs per unit.
In excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen
We have two size:
35 x 10 cm
45 x 10 cm
Material: Mouth-blown white opal glass. Rear housing in white lacquered aluminium.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Handblown Murano Black & Translucent Glass
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist 14-disc vistosi sconces were made exclusively for High Style Deco by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Wall Sconce in Oak Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak wall sconces with his glass shade edition Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Pair of Stainless Steel Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Stainless steel sconces. Most likely custom-made, each sconce has one medium size ceramic socket.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sea of Galilee Wall Light by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Discover a creation made for those who value the creativity of lighting design and appreciate the intersection of illumination, engineering and art. The Sea of Galilee...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wave Paterned and Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tubular wall sconces made of a piece of Murano glass with waves patterns and rough texture inside making the clear glass not to transparent and diffuse the light of the three bulbs i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Groove Series Wall Sconce, Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting, Customizable
Located in New York, NY
The Groove Series wall sconce pairs the Groove Pod design with brushed metal hardware. The handmade glass fixtures are coldworked to create the complimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Quartz Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp by Aver
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 90cm
Materials: White quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf, pink gold leaf.
Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1200LM
Designed by Waldir Junior.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Brass, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Copper
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand Blown Murano White & Translucent Glass
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist 14-disc Vistosi sconces were made exclusively for high style deco by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of French Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron wall sconces.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality brass wall lights in the style of Florian Schulz. Solid brass in a glossy finish.
The stylish and clean elegance of this lamp suits many environment, from mid ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Demetra Brushed Burnished Metal Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Brushed Burnished 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: Shi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Philippe Starck for Flos Hide L Wall Light Sconce, Large, Black, Shelf, Italy.
By Philippe Starck, Flos
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Couronnes Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two plaster of Paris wall sconces which complement our chandelier of the same design. The minimalist light has an organic plaster finish. Lights uses one candelabra based bulb. Max w...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Black
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Flos Coordinates Ceiling 4 Light in Anodized Champagne by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coordinates is a lighting system with diffuse light composed of horizontal and vertical luminaries arranged in a bright grid of various shapes and complexities. Each element is made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Sciolari Wall Lights
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of Sciolari wall lights, Italian production from 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Workstead Orbit Satellite
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
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, Bronze, Nickel
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