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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Martinelli Luce Gomito 1196 Wall Light by Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp direct or indirect light, white lacquered resin structure by Elio Martinelli. Technical specifications: Materials: Structure: Resin Bulbs: LED: 1x10W E27 Class: A+ Device specifications: Type of emission: Diffused Power: 12 W Flow lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Tekna Walcott Twin Wall Light with Lacquered Sateen Brass 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

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Metal

Modernist Wall Lights With Swivel Arm Made Of Nickel Plated Brass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist wall lights with horizontally pivoting support arms and rotating lampshades. The lamp is made of nickel-plated brass.
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Large Scale Modern Murano Flower Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative pair of large scale modern Murano flower sconces. Creates a gorgeous sculptural look and very fine quality as well. These are exquisite!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

Chisaii Ryu Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Chisaii Ryu wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: H 41.5 x W 31.8 x D 7.7 cm Materials: Brass, plaster Finishes: Golden-plated polished brass, White nickel finish on polished brass, Bl...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Heart Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 15.3 x W 34.3 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Ceramic, opal glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Stamped Modernist Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano glass sconces of frosted glass with a geometric stamped pattern. We love the size and dynamic curve of this pair. Each sconce requires two medium-base bulbs up to 60...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Bloc Wall Sconce , LED Light Fixture, Solid Brass with blackened Patina
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Bloc Wall Sconce takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. Its asymmetrical design allows...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ballroom the Wall Short Army Green Black Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.  Material: Mouth blown and hand painted glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

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

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Aluminum

Pair of Paul Ferrante Wrought Iron and Brass Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A study in restrained elegance, this pair of sconces was crafted by Paul Ferrante in Los Angeles, a studio renowned for its commitment to timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Porcelaine Wall Sconces by the French Duo Rousse
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made by the french duo artist ROUSSE, these refined pieces are made of porcelaine, round shaped with a slit in the center. Made to be put in front of a source o...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain

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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay

Contemporary, Modern Wall Sconces, Branch Motif, Bronze, Alabaster, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Modern Wall Sconces, Branch Motif, Bronze, Alabaster, 21st C. Illuminate your space with this exquisite pair of finely cast patinated and hammered bronze wall sconces,...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Wall lighting Sconce Tube in Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wall light fixture has matte black and gold powder paint finishes, which give it a more contemporary style. It is prepared to be used in more humid atmospheres, making it the pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Large wall sconces "Robert Mathieu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large metal sconces by Robert Mathieu in red and black
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1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Aluminum Wall Sconces by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
These aluminum Teardrop Sconces have an outer shell that is made from two halves made from 6101 aluminum that have been joined together using a pin and groove joinery. The material i...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and Murano glass shells, six bulbs per sconce.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Retractable Coconut Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The lamp is installed on a wall. Height is adjusted by a retractable system
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

Materials

Iron

Cristal Arte Light Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1960s Italian lighted mirror by Cristal Arte. An of the period rectangular design in mirrored glass and nickel plated steel wired with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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
Beautiful Wall Sconce Coloured Glass Bespokable Decorative Metal Elements
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

A Pair of "Totem" Sconces by Maria Pergay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of "Totem Lamp" sconces designed by Maria Pergay circa 1974. Stainless steel sheet enshrines ram skull made of polished bronze. Both stamped "Maria Pergay". Referen...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Tetra Ray - Solid brass wall light, handmade by Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Tetra is a brass wall sconce that scatters light into multiple rays with varying colour temperatures. The lamp is interactive and can be manually adjusted to modify the intensity and projection pattern: A reimagined dimming effect. The wall lamp geometry is inspired by the Tetragonal crystal system where all atoms are organised in a lattice at 90 degree angles with two out of three dimensions being equal. The sconce’s extended...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tiles MOON C UL
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Introducing the Tiles collection, a collaboration with Dutch designer Marianne Smink. Handcrafted in a workshop north of Coimbra, Portugal, each wall light features two handmade til...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Oluce Sconces by Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pair of Oluce Italian 1960s double shade wall sconces by Tito Agnoli. Nickel plated brass and blown patinated glass. Partially restore...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Foscarini Bit 4 Wall Lamp in Green 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, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Custom Handcrafted Wall Sconce by Steve Handelman Studios, California, 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant custom wall sconce handcrafted by Steve Handelman Studios, renowned for their artisan lighting and decorative ironwork based in Santa Barbara, California. This architectural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

Bronze Wall Lamp by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp by Rick Owens, 2013 Dimensions: L 15 x W 15 x H 51 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 13 kg Note: led 230v Available in black finish or nitrate (dark brown) finish. Rick Owens ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s Pair of round base wall lamps. The diffuser is a hemisphere in white Murano glass, at the edges there a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Iris I Wall Lamp by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Iris I Wall Lamp by Gobo Lights Dimensions: D 12 x W 200 x H 170 cm Materials: Brass, opaline. Weight: 0.7 Kg. Self-taught and from the world of chemistry, this Belgian craftsman ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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.
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Joy Wall Lamps Big 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

Materials

Resin

Wall Sconce with Bronzed Metal Frame Decorative Ceramics Decorated by Hand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Wall Lamps China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp China 03 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 62 x W 26.2 x D 41.5 cm Materials: Brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw Colour: rich grey Available finishe...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
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1940s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

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

Contemporary Narrow Blackened Bronze Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Narrow Blackened Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 10 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm Materials: Blackened bronze. Available in blackened, aluminum,...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Malle - Small
Located in Brooklyn, US
Malle Wall Lamp Dimensions: 8" W x 1" D x 8" H Finishes offered: Brushed Brass, Polished Brass, Fine Satin Stainless Steel, Polished Stainless Steel
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Wall Lamp 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for arteluce - 1970c
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Wall Lamp 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for arteluce - 1970c Wear consistent with age and use Minor Losses : See Photos
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ISO sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Dimensions: H 22” x W 60”, 10” globe. Materials: brushed brass or powder coated steel, fabric cord, color washed acid etched glas...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

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

Odyssey MD Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey MD brass wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Brass, frosted glass Finishes ava...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Terra Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Terra Wall Lamp by Hatsu Dimensions: D 14 x W 12.7 x H 22.9 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, terracotta. Available in terra or clay colors. All our lamps can be wired according t...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Insulator 0 Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator 0 Polished Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: D 10 x W 7 x H 5 cm. Materials: Glass and polished brass. All products are avail...
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2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1960s Kaiser German Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four 1960s Kaiser German globe sconces totally rewired for use in the US. Two candelabra based E12 sockets per sconce. Max wattage 80 watts per sconce.
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1960s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Toria Wall Sconce by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Elegant and architectural, the Toria Wall Sconce by Brian Chaaban brings a refined sense of balance and materiality to any interior. A central metal bracket anchors a hand-finished g...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Plaster

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

Wall Sconce in Quartz with Brass Base - Petra I Twin by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Wall Sconce in Quartz with Brass Base - Petra I Twin by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek word ??t?a, meaning stone) celebrates the complexity and subtleties in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Odyssey 12 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 12 Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 47.2 x H 174.4cm Materials: Triplex Opax Transparent Glass, Lacquered Burnished Brass Available in Black Gunmetal and Polished Nickel. ...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brace Wall Light Small by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brace wall light small by Bert Frank Dimensions: 42.7 x 16 x 6.7 cm Materials: Brass Available in: Nickel All our lamps can be wired accordin...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Kendō 1 Small Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 1 Small Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 30 cm. Materials: White alabaster and copper. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brushed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Brass Wall Sconce 7 Lights with Crystal LEDs and Nickel Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (1.8) Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Vistosi, Tekna, and Sabrina Landini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $98 and tops out at $144,019 while the average work can sell for $1,553.

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