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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
New Gold Patina and Wood Wall Light, Sconce
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric. This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition. This is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Brass and Onyx Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a carved bloc of onyx on three faces on a brass backplate and ends. Each sconce has its own unique patern that...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Modernist Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair features two layers of hand-blown and molded glass. The bottom layer filters the light and provides a warm glow while ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Wave Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Wave Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 33 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Also available in terracotta or blue. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired according ...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Onion 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

New Wave Eyeball, Black Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eyeball is an add on to our New Wave Optic Lamps. When you add this glass it intensifies the lightwaves from the lamp and makes it even more ir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mod Style Two-Light Crystal-Hung Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mod Style Two-Light Crystal-Hung Wall Sconces, each with circular chromed back plate and two arms, the lights hung with elongated oval crystal pendants. 15" H x 9" W x 7" D. ...
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20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Chrome

Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Murano glass wall sconces made of a single piece shaped like a curved tree leaf and tinted in bronze and silver.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Plaster

New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Clear
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Cubic Brass Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of brass sconces decorated with cubes of different sizes. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Galerie" Wall Lamp Designed by Federico Peri for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Galerie" is a wall lamp, designed by Federico Peri and manufactured by FontanaArte, made in glass, metal and marble and is part of a collection including also two floor lamps. It ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Steel

Parenthetical Light, Aged Bronze, Sculptural Wall Lights, by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
Parenthetical Light is a sculptural wall light trio, finely constructed and finished with fabricated silicon bronze and light to create tension through form. Largely referencing surr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Nickel, Short, Hardwired, 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 ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tekna Annet Gauze-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass with outside fitted clear glass. Spring closure. Gauze: (removable) woven metal gauze at the inside of the light fitting. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Murano Glass Disc Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white Murano glass disc sconces with stainless steel frame. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Pair of Opaline Glass Cone and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of patinated brass and cone shaped opaline glass.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pleated Crystal Wall Light Small, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp. Handmade in Bohemia and London the collection draws upon our love for Czech arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tekna Walcott Twin Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in messing plate construction, for two lamps. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

'Block Double Metal' Model #230 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Block Double Metal' 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

Italian modern white metal wall lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white metal wall lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s Wall lamp model Shogun made entirely of metal. The lamp has a double adjustable diffuser made of curved...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - black and gold finish - crystal - 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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold

Tekna Loft Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with cone-shaped aluminium bronze colour anodized reflector, top, tube and wall plate in dark bronze. For indoor use only (IP20). Build-in Xicato module XSM LED 16W - 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Max Sauze, French industrial designer. Pair of wall lamps in steel. 1960/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Max Sauze (b. 1933), a French industrial designer. A pair of wall lamps in steel. Modernist design. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 16.5 cm. Max Sauze i...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair of French Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron wall sconces.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of wall sconces by Sciolari, made in Italy possibly for Stilnovo. They feature chrome frame and wall plaque with three lights, in an acrylic sphere shade. One still retains a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Extra Large Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Extra large Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, which are one of the most popular designed by Olivia scaled up. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and designer Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through which she expresses her boundless creativity. With the freedom this material affords to explore every type of shape and size, she creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant to- tems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her studio, all share the same high aesthetic, abstract and graphic standards. She draws inspiration from the lights and shadows of the landscapes of California...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Vintage Whimsical Soft Blue Balloon Sconce Yves Christin 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage whimsical soft pastel blue sconce or flush mount by Yves Christin 1980s, Italy. A bold and playful lighting, usable as sconce with a 2.30 m cable and a switch, designe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Modern Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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

"Vitro" Outdoor Lamp Designed by Emmanuel Babled for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Vitro" is an outdoor wall and ceiling lamp, designed by Emmanuel Babled and manufactured by FontanaArte, with a body in opaque plastic polymer and a diffuser in opaline or transpare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Beran Wall Light Nickel Large by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Beran wall light nickel large by Bert Frank Dimensions: ?36 x 6cm Materials: Nickel All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired f...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Cone 1 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 1 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics (per ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Nimbus Blown Glass Luxe Wall Sconce for Hallways or Entryways by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
6" nimbus pendant on solid brass backplate sconce with 2 solid decorative bars framing the top and bottom. Metal parts available in brass or silver. (Brass shown in the photograph).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Crystal Facetted Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful Italian crystal facetted glass sconces from Italy. Original finish, partially restored, Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Maximum wattage 60 watts pe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Confetti Sconce: Amber Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti Collection was inspired by an exuberant explosion of confetti and embodies the magical energy of fireworks and supernovas. The Confetti Collection Sconce features hand b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmad...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble

Leaves Shaped Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of brass and a stylized leaf shaped Murano glass décor tinted in gold. One source of light per sconce.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Paired Wall Sconces by Trio Lighting, Germany, 2009
Located in Bastogne, BE
Paired wall lamps from Trio Lighting, Germany, 2009. Pair of sconces are made of high quality glass with metal elements. Stylish wall lamps will fit into any interior of the house and will be an excellent room decor in any apartment. It will be an excellent lighting for the hallway or bedroom as a bedside lamp. A decorative wall lamp will create high-quality lighting and create a great atmosphere. Modern style lamp in the house is a stylish element of decor in any room. Universal design...
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20th Century German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Blue Wave Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Wave Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 33 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired ...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Modern Rossim Wall Art Piece, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rossim Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Rossim modern wall decor draws inspiration from the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Statuary Marble, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Tobia Scarpa for Flos Quarto Model Metal and Plexiglass Wall Sconces
Located in IT
Quarto model wall or ceiling lamps, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1973 and produced by Flos, now out of production. We propose two lamps. Each lamp consists of a mirrored metal reflec...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Niermann Weeks 'Neapolitan' Crystal & Copper Metal Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Niermann Weeks 'Neapolitan' Crystal and Copper Metal Two Light Wall Sconces Measures 9" in width, 6" in depth and 24.5" in height.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Copper

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
Located in London, GB
This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hikari Large Brushed Brass Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Hikari Large Brushed Brass Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 80 cm. Materials: White alabaster and brushed brass. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Br...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Vintage Large Amber Gold Resin Shell Wall Sconces Hollywood Regency Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage large resin shell scones are from the 70's. They will make a great presence on the wall. All the backings and lights were re configure...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Burnt Brass Plus One Small Wall Lamp by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnt brass plus one small wall lamp by Paul Matter. Dimensions: L 167 mm, H 170 mm, D 104 mm 1 Type E27 Base, 3W - 5W LED Warm white, voltage 220-24...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Sconces by Kelly Kiefer
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each with internal LED lighting. Measures: Back plate 16" H, 6.75" W x 4.5" D.   
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Tekna Picture Wall Light with Dark Bronze 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

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Foscarini Bit 2 Wall Lamp in White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Greenapple Wall Lamp, Set/2 Mira Wall Lamps, Golden, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Mira Wall Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Simplicity and elegance are the main features of this creation. Inspired by the subtleties o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Scroll
Located in Brooklyn, US
Scroll Wall Sconce Dimensions: 10.5" W x 6" D x 20.5" H Finishes offered: Fine Satin Stainless Steel, Patinated Brass
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Scroll
Scroll
$3,600 / item
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of elegant French Art Deco hand carved plaster wall sconces contemporary design by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier in the shape of a torch. Each sconce uses a candelabra based bulb, ...
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1990s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Black Cassiope Lighting by Max and Sebastien Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cassiope. Dimensions: 95 x 95 cm. This beautiful lighting creation of Sauze exist also in 75 cm, it is also available. It exists in various colors (Silver, cop, gold, salm...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Sconces, frosted white oval shades over two prong chrome wall mount. 22.5" H x 13" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

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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