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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in White by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based composite material and liquid coated. Translucent polycarbonate upper di user disc, P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Carayes Sconce Light Fixture by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Carayes takes an industrial shape and infuses it with the flavor of the tropics. Hand-cut pieces of sustainable rattan form the shades. Its natural texture creating an inspired contr...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

Moooi The Party Ceramic LED Wall Lamp, Glenn, in Grey with Brass Knob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Party’ is inspired by a clan of strong, captivating personalities. Their casted ceramic faces bring to light our fascination with secrets, family dynamics and intrigue. If seen t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Etruscan Wall Sconces Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of wall Etruscan sconces designed and manufactured by Karl Springer, circa 1970s. Made of chromed steel with opaque Lucite. Great proportion with modern materials and silhouet...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Frame ALU BRUT S UL
Located in Lisboa, PT
"The Frame wall lights feature a simple yet sculptural design, showcasing a harmonious blend of material: stainless steel paired with paper. The paper emits a soft, warm glow of ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Brass Cielo Large Pendant by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Cielo large pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: Satin brass with hand fritted glass Dimensions: W 38.5 x D 38.5 x H 22.5 cm Integrated LED - trailing dimmable - 8w - 2700k weig...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Foscarini Tonda Large Wall Lamp by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
To design Tonda, Ferruccio Laviani has drawn on memory, updating it for the present. Tonda is in fact a mixture of stimuli derived from the Radical Design of the 1960s and 1970s with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Glustin Luminaires Creation Alabaster and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Glustin Luminaires creation wall sconces made of a laser cut alabaster monolithe, brass neck and fabric shade. One source of light insid...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Acqua Lerici and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Foscarini Gregg Small Wall Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. White satin finish hand blown diffuser achieved using glass blowing procedure without turning the glass in the mold (referred to as "stationary"), subject to immersion in acid. The glass in the medium version is incorporated with a matt transparent injection molded polycarbonate ring nut, which is in white polycarbonate in the small version. Wall fitting in epoxy powder coated metal and matt injection molded transparent polycarbonate lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian modern glass and brushed steel sconces or wall lamps by Lumi Milano 1970
By Lumi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass and brushed steel sconces or wall lamps by Lumi Milano, 1970s. Pair of glass appliques or wall lamps, with an almost elongated and elongated shape, with a centra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Moooi the Party Ceramic LED Wall Lamp, the Mayor, in Grey with Brass Knob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Party’ is inspired by a clan of strong, captivating personalities. Their casted ceramic faces bring to light our fascination with secrets, family dynamics and intrigue. If seen t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades with multiple diffuser options: They can be brass with a backlit open perimeter for a modern and sleek feel, alabaster for a natural look or frosted glass for a classic option...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white fabric. This sconce is new but they have been used for an exhibition. Information abou...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Niermann Weeks Lulu Nine-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Niermann Weeks Lulu Nine-Light Crystal and Sunshine Gold Leaf finish Metal Floor Lamp. Features three lights on three levels. Very and very stable. Measures 20" in width, 20" in dep...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Copper

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lighting Brass and Milk Glass Sconces
Located in Kingston, NY
Pair of Mid-Century modern sconces, Circa 1960's. Each sconce is crafted from brass and features three elegantly curved arms, each holding a tulip-shaped milk glass shade. Uses bayon...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

New Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce and White Fabric Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white fabric. This sconce is new but they have been used for an exhibition. Do not hesitate ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Tutù Wall Lamp in White by Valerio Bottin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with indirect and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser achieved using glass blowing procedure without turning the glass in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pleated Crystal Wall Light Medium, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp. Handmade in Bohemia and London the collection draws upon our love for Czech arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary British 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

Foscarini Tonda Small Wall Lamp by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
To design Tonda, Ferruccio Laviani has drawn on memory, updating it for the present. Tonda is in fact a mixture of stimuli derived from the Radical Design of the 1960s and 1970s with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Ballroom the Wall Long Amber 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 w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Terracotta Vertical Sconce by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Vertical Sconce by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.8 x W 11 x H 44.5 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Available in black, terracotta, blue, or clay colors. Please contact us. All our...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Birdie Wall Lamp in Grey by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. Wall mounting plate and covering flange in liquid coated die cast zamak, arm and diffuser support in liquid coated stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rift Wall Light by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Rift wall light by Bert Frank Dimensions: 36 x 15 x 15.5 cm Materials: Brushed brass, dark bronze detail, opal glass When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewell...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Curved “Bluino" Venini Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Curved “bluino” Venini sconces from Italy. Each features seven curved stems of hand blown glass in a triangular shape. We love the light blue (”bluino”) color of the glass. They have...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Modern Rectangular Exterior Wrought Iron Lantern w/ Decorative Grid
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern is forthright in it's design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. Is at home in a coastal setting or when the location requires a minimal look. Hand-forged in he...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

No.09 Ceramic 2 Agave Leaves Contemporary Art Sconce Lamp by Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
2 agave leafs wall light by Sander Bottinga Dimensions: H 54 x W 12 x D 13 cm Materials: Ceramic, forged iron Handmade matt white agave leaves in ceramics from the famous cerami...
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2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of  high quality brass wall lights in the style of Florian Schulz. Solid brass in a glossy finish. The stylish and clean elegance of this lamp suits many environment, from mid ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Giampiero Aloi Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, brass "eyelash" sconces from Giampiero Aloi (Italy). Luminous and unique.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Foscarini Circus Large Wall Lamp in White by Defne Koz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish. Decorative central element, which acts as a glass lock, made of nickel-coated metal, epoxy powder c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Classic Style Handcrafted Wrought Iron Craftsman Wall Light, Seeded Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Bridgeport lantern references both old and new with classic features with modern lines and open glass panels. Lantern shown in SBLC Grey Finish with SBLC Premium Seeded Glass. ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Acqua Lerici and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini wall light is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gold Fractale Wall Light, Large by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Zénith Fractale Wall Light, Large by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Thermoformed gold glass, structure in solid oak (Bulb not included). Dimensions: Depth 15 x Diameter...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Gilt Metal Fabric Shaded Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
8 Contemporary matte brass finish wall sconces with grooved detail and beige fabric shades (PRICED EACH).  
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20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

SLAMP Fabula Small Ceiling/wall Light Prisma by Constantino Morosi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Fabula appears to be a long, silky piece of fabric wound around itself. The new, iridescent versions for ceiling and wall are 60 cm in diameter, handmade with Lentiflex®, and feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

SLAMP Veli Medium Flush Light in Black by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Sole Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The versatile Sole light can be installed as a ceiling light or wall light and features our handblown Sfera glass mounted on a colored reflective glass dish. Shown with the amber col...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oslo Triple Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo Triple Wall Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 19 x H 50 cm Materials: Polished nickel, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Bl...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tiles MOON V 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

Pylon Sconce H.
Located in Cairo, EG
A wall sconce with a bold simplicity and strong from. The shade comes in Alabaster, for a warm, golden glow, or Turkish Carrara marble for a more sleek, modern look. The structure is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Pylon Sconce H.
Pylon Sconce H.
$525 / item
Donghia Bijou Wall Sconces in Nickel and Smoked Murano Glass - 4 Available
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your mid-century modern interior with the Donghia Bijou Wall Sconces in Nickel and Smoked Murano Glass. These exquisite sconces, no longer in production, boast a polished nic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Small Wall Light in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wall light in stainless steel and polished gold. With the brass base and gilded mirrors, it creates a kaleidoscope effects of golden reflections...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omak Applique by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luminous wall sculpture made of iron, brass and brass casting. Also available in the version with a red Murano glass disc.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Crown of Leaves Pair of Sconces, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crown Of Leases Pair Of Sconces Circa 1990, Brass, silver leaf finished, eight bulbs. It is possible to buy an individual item on request.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Foscarini Bit 5 Wall Lamp in White 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, available in 5 different sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in White by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based composite material and liquid coated. Translucent polycarbonate upper di user disc, P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Silver, Solar Glass Wall Lamp by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver, solar glass wall lamp by Radar Design: Samuel Accoceberry Materials: Hand-worked thermoformed glass, smooth or hammered finish, silver color / Horizontal or vertical orient...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Sconce on a Nero Marquina Marble Back Plate
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Sconce on a Nero Marquina Marble Back Plate The Halo Sconce is a sleek and modern LED wall sconce that combines form and ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble

Antares Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares wall light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Etty Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Etty lamp by Imperfettolab 2015 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: Ø 100 x 41 cm Materials: Fibreglass Lamp in fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family....
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fiberglass

Wall Lamp and/or Ceiling Lamp, Maison de la Culture de Reims, circa 1960
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Wall lamp and/or ceiling lamp, Maison de la culture de Reims - Circa 1960 Opaline and black metal Measures: Diameter: 40cm Height: 11.5 cm.  
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1960s European Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

LITHEA/Corbulas 80 Wall Light in Three-Dimensional Stone Panel by Pierluigi Piu
Located in Patti, IT
Corbulas 80 This superb, three-dimensional round panel is fashioned of Bianco Diocleziano marble. The pattern reproduced on the surface evokes the elaborate underside of traditional Sardinian baskets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Steel

1980s German Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp, Hollywood Regency Style Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a vintage treasure from the 1980s, straight from Germany - the Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp. This exquisite piece exudes elegance and charm with its timeless design. Crafted f...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Tetra Horizon - Solid brass wall light, handmade by Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Horizon is a sconce characterised by a minimalistic body - inspired by the Tetragonal crystal system - conceived as an instrument for light to play with. The extended dimension of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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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