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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Shear Wall Light, Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Shear wall light - brass - black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 46 cm Materials: Brass When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a meeting of m...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brace Wall Light Nickel Large by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brace wall light nickel large by Bert Frank Dimensions: 7 x 24 x H 64 cm Materials: Nickel, Alabaster All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Nickel

Contemporary Murano Glass Sconces in the Manner of Barovier Toso
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Murano glass sconces in the manner of Barovier Toso. Set of 2. Can be made to order.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Shear Wall Light, Brass, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Shear wall light - Brass - White by Bert Frank Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 46 cm Materials: Brass When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a meeting of m...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Stasis Wall Light, Brass + Polished Copper by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Stasis wall light, brass + polished copper by Bert Frank Dimensions: 53 x 30 x 47 cm Materials: Brass, copper When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper

Wall Lamp Artemide by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall lamp Artemide by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: W 25 x D 17 x H 26 cm Materials: Italian white alabaster, Italian iron, freedom green Other ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Iron

Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Taking cues from the 1970s and the Space Age era, these unique luminous 'capsules' draw on rich, multi-layered epoxy resin and dimmable neon lighting to produce deep and lustrous hues. By skilfully layering harmonizing tones, they emit a gentle, seamless radiance when illuminated. The colors of Draga&Aurel resins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Revolve Wall Light, Polished Brass, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - polished brass - white by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in brushed brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Revolve Wall Light, Polished Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - Polished brass - Blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, Steel Available in brushed brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with ce...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Tanto Wall Light, Small, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Tanto wall light - Small - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 45 x 9 x 9 cm Materials: Brushed brass, green guatemala marble When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

Revolve Wall Light, Brushed Brass, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - brushed brass - white by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in polished brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with c...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Revolve Wall Light, Polished Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - Polished brass - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in brushed brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Custom Made Fused Bullseye Glass and Brass Wall Lights or Flush Mounts
Located in Rijssen, NL
The generous four centimeters thick pieces of glass that are used in this lamp collection are synonymous with ice. The glass elements were fused in a special glass furnace and the B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass and White Riddle Wall Lamp Double by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and white riddle wall lamp double by Bert Frank Dimensions: 35 x 40 x 20 cm Materials: brass Available finishes: brass and black All our lamps can be wired according to ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Square Sconce in Satin Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Cycladic Series, exploring the power of architecture brought to small scale. The square sconce illuminates the purity, symbolism and intimate...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Brass

Revolve Wall Light, Brushed Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - brushed brass - blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in polished brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Tanto Wall Light, Small, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Tanto wall light - Small - White by Bert Frank Dimensions: 45 x 9 x 9 cm Materials: Brushed brass, white Carrara marble When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank i...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

Tanto Wall Light, Small, Black Marble by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Tanto wall light, small, black marble by Bert Frank Dimensions: 45 x 9 x 9 cm Materials: brushed brass, white carrara marble When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Fr...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

Eclipse Sconce by Arturo Erbsman
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse sconce by Arturo Erbsman (Handcrafted design artwork by Arturo Erbsman) Limited edition, signed and numbered Dimensions: 59 x 59 x 0.7 cm Mat...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Steel

Tanto Wall Light, Double, Black Marble by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Tanto wall light, double, black marble by Bert Frank Dimensions: 15 x 9 x H 65 cm Materials: brushed brass, white carrara marble When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Ber...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

Trave Wall Light White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Trave wall light white by Bert Frank Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 27 cm Materials: Brass, glass, marble Available in green or white colors. Flush-fitting opal glass shade with centr...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble, Brass

Revolve Wall Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - Brushed brass - Black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in polished brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Revolve Wall Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - brushed brass - green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, Steel Available in polished brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Wall Light, Polished Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve wall light - polished brass - black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 31 x 63 x 35 cm Materials: Brass, steel Available in brushed brass Flush-fitting opal glass shade with central...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Butterfly Contemporary Wall 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 Landini has created an elegant home collection. Wall Sculpture Butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

MoonFlower Wall Lights by Lorin Silverman
Located in New York, NY
Glass, Japanese gold foil, brass. Handblown platter forms inlaid with Japanese gold foil and sculpted glass diffusers. These fixtures are signed by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Foscarini Tobia Wall Lamp by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lightness of a sign that outlines a body and a form to narrate a function. Tobia is an example of how simplicity can have character. Available with and without cable, Tobia wall ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Foscarini Filo Wall Lamp by Andrea Anastasio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is an artistic masterpiece, resulting from the designer’s concept of breaking the lamp apart and putting each individual component back together. Unconventional and oozing a stron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Circle Sconce in Black Brass
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Cycladic Series, exploring the power of architecture brought to small scale. The circle sconce illuminates the purity, symbolism and intimate...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Brass

Butterfly contemporary wall sculpture art glass Aquamarine Silvered
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 Landini has created an elegant home collection. Wall Sculpture Butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Leaning Light by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall leaning light by Batten and Kamp Limited edition of 24 + 3 AP. Dimensions: D 26 x W 2 x H 120 cm Materials: Weather worn copper All our lamps can b...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Hotel Light Series Nr. 2 Contemporary Wall Light
Located in London, GB
The Hotel Light series is an example of Hot Wire Extensions’ bold innovative manufacturing process. Hot Wire Extensions is a young sustainable desi...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nylon

Butterfly Contemporary Wall sculpture , art Silvered Glass black grey 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 Landini has created an elegant home collection. Wall Sculpture Butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Brass, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern sconce or flush mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

21st Century Pendant Brass with Polycarbonate
Located in Roeselare, BE
A pendant made in chemically blackened brass and polycarbonate with E27 lamp Also available in wall fixture.
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2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Spreaderlight 12V LED Wall Light with Rough Dark Bronze 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

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Brass, Bronze

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

Custom Pair of Gaston Double-Arm Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of Gaston double-arm plaster sconces. One pair is currently available. Note: these sconces can be customizable in any size, material, color. Please inquire about customiz...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Pair of Brass Wall Light, Style of Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Great Italian wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Excellent condition.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Signal Sconce, White and Nickel, from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

Butterfly Contemporary Wall light sculpture , art Silvered Glass white 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 Landini has created an elegant home collection. Wall Sculpture Butterfly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1390 Metal Grape Leaves Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
This charming metal ceiling lamp almost seems to be more of a decorative piece than a light fixture, as it has been hand-decorated with golden grape leaves and small bunches...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rock Crystal Wall Lamp by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wall lamp by ARTISS Dimensions: D 28 x H 55 cm Materials: Rock crystal, Bronze ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for nat...
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2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Silhouette Sculptural Contemporary Wall Light in Bronze Color by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. This Margit Wittig wall light with bronze pigments and hand-sculpted components is cast in her London-based studio. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Satin Gold / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with one of three fi...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Afrodite Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Afrodite wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: W 25 x D 18 x H 25 cm Materials: Italian white alabaster, Italian iron, brushed black, Tiffany turquoise...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Marble, Brass, Steel

"Trilogy" Contemporary Wall Lamp, Sun Silvered Art Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILOGY Three in one. Rays of lights embracing each other For 20 years we explore the three-dimensionality of each item, sculpted by the artisan hands in our Atelier. The Trilogy's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Inspiring Trees S Wall Lamp, Aged Copper, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal. Slender and seemingly minimal, Ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Pillow Wallflower LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass & Pull Switch 'mama'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

“Rainbow” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Sun Silvered Glass, Brass, Blue Silk Tail
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RAINBOW The waterfall kite A striking silvered kite surrounded by a medley of vivid precious silktails exudes a beautiful blend of delicate elegance. A forged brass body, a silk or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Slab Built Ceramic Wall Sconces by Melissa Cromwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of partially white glazed ceramic slab built wall sconces by the American artist Melissa Cromwell.
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Brancusi inspired Sublimation: Thorn 302 flush-mounted sconce in glass and brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sconce 302 has (2) 4.5 watt dimmable LED bulb hand blown mirrored or white glass shades. The 6” diameter cover plate flush-mounts to the wall with 2 screws into a recessed J-box. Please contact us for finish options and In-Stock fixtures. This series pays homage to Constantin Brancusi’s stunning combinations of shapes and materials. The Sublimation-Thorn Collection is a series of thorns, glass “Orebs”, ellipses, stone blocks, joints, spheres, and tubes. Fixtures are seen as compositions of these elements in different configurations and finishes. The collection features customizable chandeliers...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Jud Wall Lamps Stagno by Draga & Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from minimalism, Jud lamps pay tribute to artist Donald Judd. The various shades of translucent glass and resin filters have been melded together to create a cohe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Planet Wall Lamp with Fig Purple Steel, Brass & Aluminum Disc by Mette Schelde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet wall lamp with fig purple steel, brass & aluminum disc by Mette Schelde The discs are attached by magnets and can therefore be moved around ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

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

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Brass

Kartell Fata Wall Sconce in Crystal by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FATA The magic comes from the shade and from a new mould forming and engraving process that reflects light in infinitely different ways depending on how you view the lamp. As soon as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metallic Thread

Louis Poulsen, Wall Lamp Crown 1 by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, wall lamp crown 1 by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width 190 x height 233 x length 275(mm), 1.7 kg Material: Shade: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal glass. Rear h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary Handcrafted Wall Lamp "Flight Shadows" with Animal Decoration
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition of new sen...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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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