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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Alabaster Tube and Brass Fitting Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pure and elegant wall sconce made of a rectangular brass fitting holding a hollow tube of alabaster.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Natural Maple and Brass Modern Edmund Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gamma D Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Gamma D lamp by Mason Editions Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petrol gre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Signal Sconces from Souda. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal scon...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

White Tatu Table/Wall Lamp by André Ricard
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tatu table/wall lamp by André Ricard Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 8 x H 25 cm Materials: ABS plastic. Available in white or red. Tatu is an object-lamp that has become memorabl...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Astrelli Wall Sconce by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Astrelli wall sconce by Madheke Dimensions: W 25 x D 30 x H 64 cm. Materials: Brushed antique bronze body with leather encasing detail. All our lamps can be wired according to e...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Modern Davide Medri for Dilmos Modular Links Hand-Cut Glass Mosaics Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Suspended or wall-mounted light module in the form of a chain, designed for Dilmos Milano. Made in the shape of a chain segment in a handcut reflective mosaic finish. Available in si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Art Deco Brita Blue Onyx Wall Sconce "Levante"
Located in Milano, IT
The Levante wall sconce with its circular shape is a strong reference to the sun. This design element gives the sconce an artistic and symbolic quality that can add interest and me...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Spreaderlight 12V LED Wall Light with Polished Brass Finish 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Matte Black Spun Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte black spun sconce light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 6-1/4" diameter shade; 4-3/8" deep Materials: Copper, brass Finishes: brass, matte black, frosted glass A...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Turkey Tail Wall Sconces by Sashi Malik
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of three Turkey tail wall sconces by Sashi Malik (Two turkey tail large and one turkey tail small) Dimensions: D36 x 4 cm (L), D28 x 3 cm (S) Materi...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Brass ISO Sconce Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large brass 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 etc...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Green Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Large Size by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Lamp I by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp I by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 36,5 x 4 cm Materials: polarized filters, disposable plastic POLARIZED PORTRAITS Polarized portraits is a set of wall lights and lamps ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Wall Stack Up by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall stack up by Volker Haug Dimensions: D 21 x W 6 x H 40 cm Material: Brass. Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blackened, or plated Light: 12V G4 LED x 3 Power suppl...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gold Alabaster Compass Wall Light by Tigermoth Lighting
Located in Reading, GB
An elegant wall light featuring shades hewn from solid alabaster. The soft opalescent alabaster shade is offset by the clean contemporary lines of the hand-grained metalwork. When li...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Gold

Keller Wall Lamp by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Keller wall lamp by Madheke Dimensions: W 17.6 x D 8 x H 88.5 cm. Materials: Carbon fibre. Faceted feature wall light formed in carbon fibre. All our lamps can be wired accordi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Zink Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Zink 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 USA Mater...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Wall Lamp II by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp II by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 60 x 4 cm Materials: polarized filters, disposable plastic Polarized Portraits Polarized portraits is a set of wall lights and lamps t...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Vistosi Jube Wall Sconce in Light Amethyst Transparent with Matt Gold Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Anton in Aluminum by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton in aluminum by Volker Haug Anton series Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm. Materials: Cast aluminum Finish: Raw Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V option available Glass bulb: 4.5 cm...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass and Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular tall wall sconces made of brass with different overlayed Murano glass panels. Four lights per sconce.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Orion Wall Lamp by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Orion wall lamp by Madheke Dimensions: W 15 x D 6.1 x H 83 cm. Materials: Carbon fibre. Soft oval feature wall light formed in carbon fibre. All our lamps can be wired accordi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Sage/Petrol Green Gamma D Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage/Petrol Green Gamma D lamp by Mason Editions Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petro...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Light Object 014 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 014 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 5, H 80 cm Light tube diameter 35 mm Canopy diameter 20 cm Available light tube lengths: 80 cm / 60 cm / 40 cm Material: Polishe...
Category

2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Odyssey SM Black Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey SM Black Wall Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 23 cm Materials: Black gunmetal, frosted glass Finishes available: Black gunme...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Glass Cirio Wall Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass cirio wall lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 11 x W 14 x H 54 cm Materials: metal, white opal glass. The wall version of cirio allows the light to be placed at a closer s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Beige Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Comodín rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, stitched parchment. This minimalist ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Butterfly Contemporary Wall light Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Jade Color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY colored glass wings are dancing in the sky Since 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method. Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Landini ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antinea Wall Lamp by Terzani, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp from the "Antinea" series, with a gilded metal structure supporting an amber Murano glass dish, in an Art Deco style. This sconce designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terz...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ballroom the Wall Short Purple Gold 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

Blown Glass, Glass

Psyche Fabric by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Psyche fabric by Davide Medri Materials: mirror mosaic (silver) Also available in gold. Dimensions: H 60 x D 43 cm Davide Medri was born in Cesena on August 7th 1967 and grad...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Contemporary Wall Luminaire Brass LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture made of blackened brass in the form of an organ pipe. Outside black. Inside yellow brass. Above e27 lamp, at the bottom GU10 lamp. Or led.
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

“Tiffany” Wall Lamp Bow Tie 25, Powder Silk, Satin Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Butterfly Contemporary Wall light Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Rose Color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
WALL BUTTERFLY Colored glass wings are dancing in the sky Since 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method. Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Landi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Black Discus Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple modern sconce to accent your bedroom, bathroom, or work space. This contemporary light also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office space. Designe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Anton Wall Scounce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Anton wall scounce by Volker Haug Dimensions: Ø 18 x D 10 cm. Material: Cast Aluminum. Finish: Raw Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V option is available. Glass Bulb: 45mm ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Discus Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall discus light by Volker Haug Dimensions: D 25 x W 9 x H 87 cm Material: Brass. Marble Finish: Polished, Aged, Brushed, Bronzed, Blackened, or Plated Marble Disc: As specifie...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

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...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bide Small Wall Light Nickel by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Bide small wall light nickel by Bert Frank Dimensions: D 18 x H 6 cm Materials: nickel, alabaster All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it wil...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Nickel

Red Tatu Table / Wall Lamp by André Ricard
Located in Geneve, CH
Red tatu table/wall lamp by André Ricard Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 8 x H 25 cm Materials: ABS plastic. Available in white or red. Tatu is an object-lamp that has become memorable ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Modern Wall Lamp 'Nastro 563.46' by Studiopepe x Tooy, Black & Beige
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp Nastro 563.46 by TOOY Designer: Studiopepe Model shown: Sand Balck hardware + Beige cylinder Dimensions: H. 130 x W. 138 x D. 25 cm Source light: 1 x LED 220/240V Complian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Wall Lamp III by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp II by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 60 x 4 cm Materials: polarized filters, disposable plastic Polarized portraits Polarized portraits is a set of wall lights and lamps t...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Square Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a square brass structure, two sources of light hidden behind a slab of patterned Murano glass and a central red glass disc in the middle.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp IV by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp IV by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 30 x 60 x 4 cm Materials: polarized filters, disposable plastic Polarized portraits Polarized portraits is a set of wall lights and la...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of Murano glass sconces. Squares gilt with gold leaf. Creation Studio Glustin.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Butterfly Contemporary Wall light Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Crystal Color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
WALL BUTTERFLY Colored glass wings are dancing in the sky Since 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method. Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Land...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Continuum 01 Sconce: Satin Nickel/Slate Ombre Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum collection comprises five sconce models and multiple large scale chandeliers. Sconces are available handed for symmetrical installations. Hand blown glass shades are m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gamma B Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma B lamp by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petrol green, black. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Adrion Wall Sconce MD by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Adrion wall sconce MD by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Black Gunmetal, frosted glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentumm of a positive manner. synonyms: verve, zest, panache, momentum. Mission Developing lighting fixtures through simple and timeless materials, sustainably; We are committed to creating quality products that last. Beginning with the design we are constantly refining aesthetic and function. Both in the lamps themselves and throughout the manufacturing process we pursue a holistic approach to efficiency, and the reduction of environmental impact. Concept Schwung is a lighting concept, connecting aesthetic and quality through matter. An exploration of history, forms and function, elegantly fulfilling an essential need of modern life, capturing light. Our pieces play with architecture or create spaces of their own. founded by Dominique sente (belgium) and rudi nijssen (netherlands). What began as a curiosity for objects, a venture in collecting...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Odyssey SM Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass small sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 23 cm. Materials: brass, frosted glass. Finishes available: black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass. Schwung is ...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Petrol Green Gamma D Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green Gamma D Lamp by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petrol gr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Signal Arm Sconce in White X Nickel, Long, Hardwire, by 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

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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