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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Signal Swing Arm Sconce in Nickel, Long, Hardwire, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. A bent aluminum tube cantilevers from a wall-mounted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Inspiring Trees L Wall Lamp, Dark Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way, almost ethereal.
Slender and seemingly minimal, Insp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Philippe Starck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of sconces by Philippe Starck with Opaline Glass.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Cross Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 26.7 x H 26.7 cm
Materials: Ceramic, powder-coated metal.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA i...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Revolve Wall Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - Brushed brass - Black by Bert Frank
Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm
Materials: Brass, steel
Available in polished brass
Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
Category
2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Two 1960s Stilnovo Design Italy Production Wall Lamps in Brass Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Biella, IT
Stilnovo Italy design Bruno Gatta years 60 Italy production set of two wall lamps in brass glass.
Good vintage condition, no defect.
Measure: Hight 18 inches x deep 8 inches.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of OTTO Brass Sconces, ITEM Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
OTTO sconces, gilded Brass, Item, France.
Handcrafted in Paris with high-quality brass polished and varnished. The inner face is white lacquered for an optimal light diffusion.
Each...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tekna Spreaderlight 230V LED Wall Light with Rough 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
Pair of "Daisy" Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of "Daisy Flower" sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass.
Creation Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Fringe Wall Lamp, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic wall lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lovers who were unsuccessful at auctions. Fringe is a timeless design statement, constructed so the wall lamp creates warm, cozy lighting by means of the fringes that conceal the light source beautifully. This exclusive wall lamp is the epitome of the Warm Nordic lifestyle. Its soft light and graceful appearance will make any home feel cozier. This elegant lamp will look stunning next to a sofa or armchair, but will also grace any hallway or serve as a seductive bedside lamp The fringe wall lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Modern Brass, Burnished Nickel Finish, Loire Twin Sconce, Remains Lighting, US
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sleek and modern, these double-light solid brass sconces have slender arms that flare gradually as they rise off a coved backplate, giving the sense of lift and elevation. Made by pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
'Block Double Metal' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Block Double 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
Natural Comodín Cuadrado Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural comodín cuadrado wall lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 31 x W 13 x H 30 cm
Materials: Metal, ribbon.
This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colour...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s.
Indoor use only.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Silver Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces.
Four bulbs E27 by sconce.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Fish shaped Blue color hand carved Contemporary Italy
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Fish shaped Blue color hand carved Contemporary Italy.
This lamp could either be used as a Table lamp or a sconce wall lamp.
This magnificent wall lamp is en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Danke studio sconce diabolo massive brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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
Pink Murano Glass Curved Wall Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a metal back plate, curved Murano glass diffuser with an embossed honeycomb pattern tinted in pink. Finished by brass hardware.
One source of light per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
"Nobi" Wall Lamp with Frosted Glass Diffuser by Metis Lighting for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nobi" is a wall lamp, designed by Metis Lighting and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a matte white (matte RAL 9003), chromed or nickel plated satin metal frame, a frosted gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Chrome, Metal, Aluminum
Olivia Sconce - Brushed Satin Brass - Milk Glass
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Olivia sconce has a bench-crafted brass rectangular frame that highlights the glass globe making it the focal point of the fixture.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
13” W x 14” D x 22.5” H, 1...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconce Screen of Light Design Gio Ponti Limited Edition Varnished Blue
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce hexagonal 'Screen of Light' design Gio Ponti Italy Limited Edition, varnished blue inside white Wall sculpture light, blue painted, a lamp of timeless, iconic design. Han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Brass Sconce by Lumica, Spain, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall sconce designed in 1970's by BD Lumica, Spain. Brass structure and original fabric shade with two E14 bulbs.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
St Germain Sconce, Gold Leaf, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to complement our St Germain chandelier, these wall sconces have a half dome shape and are handcrafted with our signature plaster of Par...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fontana Arte "Nobi" LED Wall Lamp Sconce with Glass Diffuser, Metis Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nobi" is a wall lamp sconce, designed by Metis Lighting and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a frame in chromed or satin nickel metal, an adjustable diffuser in frosted glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Chrome, Metal, Aluminum
New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Clear Extra Large Size
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord.
LIGHT BULBS NOT INCLUDED
Specifications: Ø 15".
UL Listed
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Joy wall lamp by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 20, D 13, H 80
Materials: Resin and solid brass
These organic light ‘pills’ reflect the inspiration fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tekna Annet Mesh-C Wall Sconce in Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass with outside fitted clear or frosted glass. Spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44).
Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Anodised Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Anodised Shield Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 18 x D 6.3 x H 18.5 cm
Materials: Anodised aluminum.
Also available in nickel plated.
Cut from billet aluminum and hand-fin...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Sconces Five Elements by Stephane Ducatteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces five elements by Stephane Ducatteau, original design, in oxidized steel and darkened patina.
Very small production, dated and signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Nickeled Brass Wall Sconces With Bubbled Murano Glass Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Enlightening wall sconces made of a nickeled brass structure holding a solid Murano glass bubbled globe which diffuse the light of the two bulbs inside the structure.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Blistered Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Decorative wall sconces made of a brass backplate and a curved diamond shaped tinted Murano glass diffuser with embossed pebble like motifs.
Two sources of light per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Murano Wall Light in Gilded Steel and Glass Paste - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Wall light in gilded steel and glass paste with 13 light points (7 conventional bulbs and 6 mini halogens).
Murano, Italy, late 20th century.
Various matching wall lights of ot...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Sculptural Plaster Sconces, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sculptural plaster sconces.
Two plaster molding frames, one in the other, one of which is highlighted by a Greek relief, culminating with a plaste...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
VeniceM Mondrian Wall Sconce by Massimo Tonetto in Glass and Metal
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Wall lamp with diffused light. Burnished natural brass, polished or matte black nickel, polished gold structure and white Murano blown glass diffusers.
Specifications:
Function: Wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Looshaus Wall Lamp, Carrara and Nickel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Looshaus wall lamp is a contemporary design that interprets the modernist austerity of the Looshaus building by architect Adolf Loos.
The Loosh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Carrara Marble, Nickel
Dijkstra Wall Arc Lamp, 1980s
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wall arc lamp. Produced by Dijkstra, Holland. 1980s black metal comes with an opaline glass
shade. Switch on the head of the lamp. Nice Lucite details. Good quality lamp. One bulb.
...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17,5 x H 33,5 cm
Materials: Clay
Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the Éc...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay
Modern 5.5 Foot White or Black Giraffe Wall Lamp Sconce Chandalier
By MARCANTONIO, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Giraffe in love" is the new product born from the collaboration between artist/designer Marcantonio and Qeeboo. It is a dreamy giraffe holding a class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of sconces attributed to Reggiani
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of sconces attributed to Reggiani.
Magnet for diffuser.
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Cintola Wall Light Twin in Polished Aluminium with Bronze Handblown Glass Globes
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Juni Bowl Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous and sleek modern Juni bowl sconce in solid aged brass. Manufactured by Lumfardo Luminaires, based on a French design. Single medium based E-26 so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tekna Montrose LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Hanging wall light in dark bronze with pagoda structure and handle (eyelet) with outside fitted clear glass and water-resistant cable entry. Provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Artisanal Tanku Wall Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone
St Germain Sconce, Gold Leaf, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to complement our St Germain chandelier, these wall sconces have a half dome shape and are handcrafted with our signature plaster of Par...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vistosi Sconce Light in White Shaded Glass And Matt Black Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Cross Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 26.7 x H 26.7 cm
Materials: Ceramic, powder-coated metal.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA i...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Gregg Small Wall Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. White satin finish hand blown diffuser achieved using glass blowing procedure without turning the glass in the mold (referred to as "stationary"), subject to immersion in acid. The glass in the medium version is incorporated with a matt transparent injection molded polycarbonate ring nut, which is in white polycarbonate in the small version. Wall fitting in epoxy powder coated metal and matt injection molded transparent polycarbonate lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Two Tones Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a brass backplate, covered with two Murano glass panels, one tinted in smoked amber and the other in silver colour, held in place by brass decorative screws.
Th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Living in the Past Applique 100 in Solid Brass & Linen
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Each piece in this collection was conceived with a rock soul, inspired by the rebellion, freedom, and creativity of the Jethro Tull musical era.
The Living in the Past Applique is a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Lenses and Brass Flush Mount by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, long flush mount made of brass with alabaster lenses. This piece can be used as a wall sconce.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Serge Mouille Twin-Arm Appliques/Wall Lights, circa 1953
Located in Paris, FR
Serge Mouille
Twin-arm appliques, 1953
Enameled steel rod and aluminum with brass ball joints
Flexible
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Modern Vintage Blue Balloon Flushmount Sconce Yves Christin Bilumen, Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage blue flushmount or sconce, which is colorful and nice.
Yves Christin designed the iconic lighting for Bilumen Italy in the 1980s.
The flus...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Living in the Past Applique 50 in Solid Brass & Linen
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Each piece in this collection was conceived with a rock soul, inspired by the rebellion, freedom, and creativity of the Jethro Tull musical era.
The Living in the Past Applique is a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Bolle Spotlight in Crystal Glass Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The main characteristic of this collection of lamps produced with the “balloton” technique is the insertion of bubbles of air in the glass during its production. That creates multipl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Large Brass Gooseneck Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form in polished brass with generous curves.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Sconce Light in Amber Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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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.