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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups. France, 2023.
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Bronze

Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Large Vintage Italian Murano Glass / Brass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Italian wall light sconces made of brass base decorated with handmade Murano glass. Each Murano glass is unique, semi-transparent, light ivory-white and dark brown/bl...
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20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Composed of overlapping ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and procuced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 4.25” W x 7.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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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

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Metal

Angelo Brotto, Wall Light, Italy 1972
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Brotto Modernist Art Glass wall light. Vertical purple Art glass on a clear glass base illuminated from the back, signed and dated on the lower left corner.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Coppia di Lampade a soffitto in vetro di Murano Anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di lampade a soffitto, in alluminio smaltato e vetro opalino. Buone condizioni.
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "micro KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Danish Ceramic Up-Light Wall Sconces in Plum Magenta Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large ceramic up-light wall lights with a plum type magenta semiv-matté glaze. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1980s. E14 bulbs/sockets up to 40 watts. Measurements: W: ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Cylinder Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "mini KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes from t...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sea of Galilee Wall Light by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Discover a creation made for those who value the creativity of lighting design and appreciate the intersection of illumination, engineering and art. The Sea of Galilee Wall Light is ...
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2010s Israeli Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980's
Located in FERROL, ES
Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980s Pair of spotlights on railway. For wall or ceiling, you can move on the rail. Each photo is controllable and has a switch. M...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Murano glass wall lights "Quadro Parete" by Foscarini, Italy. Designer: Giovanni Levanti, 1993. Colors: white and turquoise. Lighting: each lamp takes one small Ed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "mini KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes fro...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ofione Brushed Black Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Black Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bro...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Cylinder Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "micro KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes from ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ofione Bronze Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Bronze Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and bronze. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brushed...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Bronze

Ofione Freedom Green Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Freedom Green Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bro...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Ofione Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 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

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Alabaster, Copper

Ofione Brushed Burnished Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Burnished Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Ofione Shiny Black Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Black Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronz...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Ofione Brushed Brass Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Brass Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and brass. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, B...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Ofione Shiny Silver Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Silver Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bron...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Ofione Shiny Gold Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Gold Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Ofione Ruggine Of Florence Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Ruggine Of Florence Metal Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silve...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Italian modern pulegoso glass metal Wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pulegoso glass and metal Wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s Wall lamp with square base in sheet metal. The diffuser is made up of a series of 8 thick discs i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp by Bigas Balcells - Barcelona 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp in yellow lacquered steel. Parts in chromed metal and adjustment handles in black plastic. Large white opaline ball and brushed aluminium lampshade. Design: Ramon...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Square Wall Lamp by Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) for Esperia, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Illuminated wall object designed by Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) in the 1970s for Esperia. This unique lamp comprises a square metal plate and additional Murano glass blocks arranged in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Ju Sconce by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ju Sconce by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 71 cm Materials: Steel, plaster, led. objective OBJECT an embodiment of our architectural ethos. We represent an u...
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2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair of Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick" - Brass and Brown Emperador Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused light th...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

KINA 3 Wall Light or Sconce in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a nod to nature's beauty, the KINA 3 Wall Light boasts an asymmetrical design that draws inspiration from an intricate sea urchin. Not for the faint of heart; the Kina 3...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

21st Century Light Sculpture Moon Ø by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century light sculpture MOON by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Sculpture in Lecce Stone. Delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietra L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Pair of JDV 3 wall lights brass with white enamelled shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Pair of JDV 3 wall lights brass with white enamelled shades by Diego Mardegan Joie de Vivre 3  , Perforated metal cream color lacquered shades on brass metal. The 3 wall light shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Murano Glass & Brass Sconces by Italamp S.R.L. Italy 2006
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the ambiance of your space with this exquisite Pair of Murano Glass & Brass Sconces by Italamp S.R.L. Italy 2006. Crafted with precision and elegance, these wall lights featu...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Silver Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 25 x H 40 cm Materials: Copper. 1 kg Dimmer version. Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal. Available in...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Beige Hotel Light 11 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Hotel Light 11 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 30 x W 34 x H 197 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bu...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Hotel Light 07 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hotel Light 07 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 24.5 x W 9 x H 51.5 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

White Hotel Light 11 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
White Hotel Light 11 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 30 x W 34 x H 197 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Native Object 14 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Native Object 14 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 25 x W 54 x H 43 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs. ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces by Natasha Dakhli
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of free shaped ceramic wall sconces by the contemporary artist Natasha Dakhli. These wall sconces let the light go through thanks to two side slits and can be positioned on the...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Native Object 09 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Native Object 09 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 23 x W 33 x H 32 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulb, na...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Basic Knot Variations 7 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 7 Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 19 x W 16 x H 29 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Native Object 06 Double Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Native Object 06 Double Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 30 x W 34 x H 197 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Forest Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 25 x H 40 cm Materials: Copper. 1 kg Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal. Available in dimmer and simp...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Silver Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica II Sconce by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 25 x H 40 cm Materials: Copper. 1 kg Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal. Available in dimmer and simp...
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2010s Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Light Object 015 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 015 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 165, H 80 cm Materials: Polished Brass Light tube diameter 35 mm Brass pipe diameter 10 mm Canopy diameter 20 cm Available lengths: 16...
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

8 French Modern Maison Janson Style Mirror & Bronze Wall Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 French Modern Maison Janson Atrib. Mirror and Bronze Wall Sconces, Sold in Pairs  Four pairs are currently available. France, circa 1960s The timeless elegance of French modern de...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Two 1980s Barovier Orange Yellow and White Murano glass Oval Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Wall Sconces are striking examples of Italian glassmaking craftsmanship from the late 20th century. Barovier & Toso is a renowned Venetian glassmaking company known for its exq...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce combines the minimalism of thin brass profiles with the functionality and power of led technology. The use of thin brass profiles creates a minimalist look tha...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Pearl Small Kyrtos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Small Kyrtos 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...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Pair of wall sconces attributed to Sciolari
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of wall sconces attributed to a Sciolari production for sale two different color chandeliers of the same manufacture. Good Condition Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Lampada da tavolo o applique di Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Roma, IT
Il globo è attaccato al magnete posto nella base. Può essere orientato in qualsiasi direzione. La lampada utilizza una lampadina di tipo E14. Diametro della base: 8 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Caeli-W4 Brass and Fabric Sconce, JAS
Located in Paris, FR
The handcrafted Caeli-w4 wall light, combines a modern brass structure with a unique, hand-dyed pleated fabric shade. The shade, available in either its natural state or a selection ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

New Lighting Panels Finished in Gold Leaf on "Stripes", "Circles" and "Spatula"
Located in Madrid, ES
Lighting panels General information Dimensions (cm): 42 x 9 x 160 Dimensions (in): 16.5 x 3.5 x 63 Weight (kg): 5.5 Weight (lbs): 12.1 Materials and colors Structure: Resin reinfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Pair of Applique Murano Glass by Palo Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Pair of wall lamps by Paolo Venini in Murano glass. Biography Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer, important for his propagation of Murano glass and 20th-century glassware de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lamp Applique Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Plum-colored blown glass wall lamp. Composed of three elements anchored in a straight line on a metal frame. It can be installed horizontally or vertically. E14 source included...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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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