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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Living in the Past Applique 100 in Solid Brass & Linen
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Living in the Past Applique 50 in Solid Brass & Linen
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

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Zinc

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.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Avenue Wall Sconce Crafted from Bronze and Glass
Located in Arcata, CA
The Hilliard Avenue sconce. Crafted from 5 double fused glass panels, and cast bronze framework. Fused: Lily White Patina: Antique Bronze Measures: 22? x 8? x 5.75? Uses 2 Bulbs / Upper – 60w / Lower – 40w UL Listed 120v 220v available Title 24 JA8...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Bosphore Wall Sconce in Green (Large Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Artisanal Tanku Wall Lamp
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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stone

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Brass, Long by Souda, In Stock
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

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Metal, Steel

Looshaus Wall Lamp, Carrara and Brass, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Tekna Annet C Wall Sconce Original in Brass Dark Bronze Finish Nautic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modern Vintage Yellow Balloon Sconce or Flush Mount Yves Christin Bilumen Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage wall light, sconce or flush mount by Yves Christin for Bilumen from yellow polyurethan, 1980s Italy. A joyful lighting as sconce or mounted at the ceiling as flush mou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Modern 5.5 Foot White or Black Giraffe Wall Lamp Sconce Chandalier
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass

Frame ALU Brun M UL
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Frame wall lights feature a simple yet sculptural design, showcasing a harmonious blend of materials: lacquered stainless steel paired with paper. The paper emits a soft, warm gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Ceiling Lamp - Architectural Wall Light - Contemporary Industrial Wall Sconce - Dieter Rams Style - Jean Prouve Style Sculptural and sleek industrial-inspired sconce, su...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Aged Brass Plus One Large Lamp by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Aged brass plus one large lamp by Paul Matter. Dimensions: L: 240 mm, H: 254 mm, D: 155 mm 1 Type E27 Base, 3W - 5W LED. Warm White, Voltage 220-240V. CE Certified Dimmable upon...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Thick Cut Glass Sconces by Zero Quattro, Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition for this pair of thick cut glass sconces produced by the Italian Zero Quattro during the 70. No chips or cracks. Full working w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tekna Phare Single Wall Lamp with Polished Chrome Finish, Large
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

Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Jud Wall Lamps Agave by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
With its rigorous shapes and minimalistic contours, Jud wall lamp honors the aesthetic of Donald Judd. A geometric brass frame holds a translucent shaded glass pane concealing two co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Artisan Made Iron Copper & Ribbed Glass Spider Sconce
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible work of art wall light that’s a hand made copper, iron and art glass spider. The thing in the room that steals the show! Unsigned 25 watt bulb
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper, Iron

Burned Black Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned black clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 14 x W 22 x H 26 cm Cable length: 170 cm This product is not wired for U...
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Grupa LED Arigato Wall Long & Cable by Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Arigato family of fixtures has appreciation built into its very DNA given its name means thank you in Japanese. According to its design team, Tihana Taraba, Ivana Pavic and Filip Despot of Grupa Products, this was intentional, as they meant for the simple design to express a humble gesture of gratitude through its minimalist profile. But the trio took anything but an unassertive tack when designing them, as the patented joinery on each fixture has gone through such a rigorous process it simply won't wear out, as is often the case with the joints on mere mortal task-lights. The Arigato wall long with cable light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from the Space Age, Joy wall lamp emerges as an eye-catching luminous sculpture. Its vibrant colors are meticulously handcrafted in our atelier by layering epoxy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

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

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Marble

Esther Floor Lamp with Shade by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Esther floor lamp with shade by LK Edition. Limited Edition. Dimensions: 31 x 23 x H 125 cm Materials: Brushed oak, lacquer, metal. Also s...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Tekna Maddox Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Optional Wall Plate
Located in New York, NY
Wall light with mesh in dark bronze and indirect lighting. The closed upper part is also the base for the electrical equipment. Spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP43). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Vanity Mirror with Lights
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a vintage Italian vanity mirror, most likely from the 1970s, equipped with 23 lights mounted on three edges of the mirro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen We have two size: Louis Poulsen, wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen. Size: 22 x 10.5 x 22 cm, 0.6 kg - 700 euro 35 x 10 x 35 cm, 3.3 kg - E2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Tekna Mercer Long Wall Light with Gold-Plated Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in solid brass with ‘ROD’ glass. For indoor use (IP40). Lamp holder in aluminium Linestra S14s. Lamp LEDinestra 230V 9W S14s. Main power 230V 50Hz.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Sand-Coloured Ceramic Wall Lamp, Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sand-coloured ceramic wall lamp, contemporary work. Wall lamp or table lamp in the style of the 1970s in sand-coloured ceramic, contemporary work contemporary handmade work. As this...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Cresta Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with hand blown matte white Murano glass globes, mounted on curved polished brass finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic Black sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the seventies. They are made o...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Modernist Set of Sconces by Anvia, Holland
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Red, white, yellow and blue set of wall lights by Anvia, Holland, circa 1960s. Direction of light can be adjusted. Original enamel paint-perfect for a modernist interior.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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

Italian modern Red metal Wall lamp by Sankey Targetti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red metal Wall lamp by Sankey Targetti, 1970s Round base wall lamp in bright red painted metal. The structure tends to narrow towards the bulb holder and tends to wide...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tetra Twin - Solid Brass Wall Light Handmade by Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Twin is a brass sculpture that scatters light into a myriad of colours and intensities. The rigid body - inspired by the Tetragonal crystal system - was conceived as an instrument fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modern Vintage Yellow Ballon Flush Mount Sconce Yves Christin 1980s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage flush mount or sconce ballon like in yellow color by Yves Christin for Bilumen 1980s Italy. Bold modern design lighting by Y...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Pair of Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the fertile medium through ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

A Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of bronze wall lights by Franco Luce. Featuring a stylized cast bronze branch stem with four large murano glass leaves in a white filigrana technique on each light.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Organic Modern Ceramic Bubbly Botryoidal Sconce in Bronze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Bubbly Sconce Mini is digitally grown to imitate the fractal growth of botryoidal crystals in Nature. Hand crafted by artisans in Peru ad wired in NYC showcasing with unique cust...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 9.5" H x 6.25" W x 10" D  Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tsuki Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuki Small Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: White alabaster and shiny black metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, B...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Bide Wall Light Set by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Bide wall light set by Bert Frank Dimensions: Small H 18 x W 18 x D 6.4 cm Large H 28 x W 28 x D 6.4 cm Materials: Brass, alabas...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Tekna Clovelly Wall Light with Brushed Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass, with one part ‘curved’ arm, closed gallery 3 1/4” and opal spherical glass. For indoor use only (IP42). Lamp LED E27 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 23 Onion Chalky, 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

Set of 10 Large 20th Century Italian Wall Uplights by Vincenzo Missanelli, Label
Located in Westport, CT
A sleek and elegant set of 10 large Modern wall lights in solid unlacquered brass by designer Vincenzo Missanelli, model Magique and made by Ladue. Origin: Italy Dating: 1980 Conditi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in Chrome 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Jacco Maris Solo 26 Wall Light
Located in Yonkers, NY
Jacco Maris’ Solo 26 wall fixture is named after a beloved dog, a wandering hound he found near Pompeii whom he called an Italian wonder-dog—the paw print on the fixture Solo’s signa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

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Aluminum

Pearl Small Yrto Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Small Yrto Wall Light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Also available in Almond and Blackened gold finishes. Please contact us. Born in 1986 in...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bloom New lamp family with its elliptical shape and distinctive original structure covered by sparkling polycarbonate flowers as pure and precious as crystal comes in, wall light. As delicate as a spring bouquet, Bloom lights offer new and sophisticated multi-color nuances in lavender and mint or an elegant transparent white monochrome. A series of little lights located within the frame beams the light shafts through the flowers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Rare Wall Light by Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminium and raw crystal with two interior lightbulbs. Frank.rogin photos dedicated to Poliarte.
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

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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