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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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Ceramic

Foscarini Chouchin Semi Wall Lamp by Lonna Vautrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A personal, discreet form in shiny blown glass, for a glare-free, warm and gentle glow. Materials: Lacquered blow glass. Light Source: Max 1x30W E26 Color: White, Gold, Graphite ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Cast Bronze-Engraved Glass Wall Sconces by Angelo Brotto 70s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Mid-Century Cast Bronze-Engraved Glass Wall Sconces by Angelo Brotto 70s A pair of Angelo Brotto sculptured bronze corner wall sconces con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Gino Sarfatti glass and brass sconces for Seguso of Italy. Partially restored, patina lacquered brass finish and signature Seguso blown glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

LITHEA/Corbulas 60 Wall Light in Three-Dimensional Stone Panel by Pierluigi Piu
Located in Patti, IT
CORBULAS 60 This superb, three-dimensional round panel is fashioned of Crema Tunisi stone. The pattern reproduced on the surface evokes the elaborate underside of traditional Sardin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stone, Marble, Steel

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric wall light, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5" H x 13.5" W x 6.25" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 1....
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Clay Vertical Sconce by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay Vertical Sconce by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.8 x W 11 x H 44.5 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Available in blue or clay colors. All our lamps can be ...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Metal

Pair of Brass Lantern Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of brass wall sconces with opaline glass and adjustable arm.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sconce in Gold-Plated Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Product Features: 100% silver filigree, Polished brass plate with gold-plated brass and G9 Lamp (x2) Measures: Height 19.69 in. (50 cm) Width 13.78 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

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Blown Glass

Stilnovo Milano, Set of Five Orientable Wall Lights from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Set of five spotlights produced by Stilnovo Milano during the 50s in Italy. Made of lacquered metal and chrome, they are in fair vintage condition with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Marble

Nautic Ilford Outdoor Wall Light 700 in Solid Brass
Located in Westport, CT
Outdoor wall light in weathered brass and clear glass with wall bracket in bronze powder coated aluminum. Closed top and open bottom 60 watt bulb.
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Félix Agostini, Amour Ardent, Applique, circa 1955
Located in Paris, FR
A gilt bronze with two lights applique with a rectangular pink shade. Signed.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1980s Paride 20 Wall Sconce by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Paride 20 Wall Sconce, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide in 1980. The listed price includes one sconce, and we have three available for purchase. Their shades...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Cé Wall Lamp by Darmes
Located in Geneve, CH
Cé wall lamp by Darmes Design by Alexandre Joncas Dimensions: 25 x 20 x H 100 cm Materials: 12k Gold Plated Steel, Rayon fringes offered in different colo...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Gold Plate

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
Masina Wall Light by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Masina wall light by Bert Frank Dimensions: 53.5 x 56.4 x 40 cm Materials: Brass, glass When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a meeting of minds...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Foscarini Medium LED Caboche Sconce by Patricia Urquiola & Eliana Gerotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A warm, luminous heart, enveloped by sparkling transparent pearls: this is the Caboche wall lamp, a design gem set in architecture. An elegant presence that casts a wall-level light....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Z Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Z sconce is part of Lumfardo Luminaires’ contemporary collection. This stunning wall fixture makes a captivating statement. In polished copper, brass and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Z Sconce
Z Sconce
$2,100 / item
Contemporary Blackened Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 40 cm Materials: Blackened bronze. Available in blackened, bronze, aluminum, blackened and travertine, blac...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 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

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Gregg Media Table Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gregg table lamps have a delightful organic shape, like pebbles honed by a river, and they are made of hand-blown glass in various sizes. Materials: Blown satin glass and lacquered metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Gilt Metal Fabric Shaded Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary polished brass finish wall sconce with grooved detail and beige fabric shade. (Similar sconces: 062597, 062597B)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration. Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with gr...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Marble

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

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Metal

Zenith Small Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade in Europe ...
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2010s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Foscarini Mini Bahia LED Wall or Ceiling Lamp in White by Lucidi and Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Consisting of three matte white injection molded polycarbonate egg-shaped plates and fitted together asymmetrically. The largest plate works as the wall mounting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Tsuki Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuki Medium Shiny Black Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: White alabaster and shiny black metal. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Poliarte, Large Single Wall Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this wall lamp made from Murano glass and produced in Italy during the 70s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in Black 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

HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Leafing Sconce on a Carrara Marble Plate
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Leafing Sconce on a Carrara Marble Plate The Halo Sconce is a beautiful and elegant wall sconce that is sure to add a tou...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Silver Leaf

Hand-carved White Onyx Wall Sconces with Natural Dark Veins
Located in Stratford, CT
This is an all Onyx ambient sconce, with a high and surprising contrast in luminosity. When lit, the light accentuates the differences in the transluce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Onyx

Insulator A Frosted Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian
Located in Geneve, CH
Insulator A Frosted Glass and Dark Brass Sconce by Novocastrian Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 21 cm. Materials: Frosted glass and dark brass. All products are available in custom dimension...
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2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Sconce FC01 Design Florencia Costa Italy Limited Edition Varnished White
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC01 design by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa Italy limited edition metal varnished white At Pollice Light Gallery: a project that brings together influential contemporary designers, architects and artists in order to create extraordinary architectural lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Satin Brass Cecil Sconce - Milk Glass Globe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form and function meet with the Cecil Sconce’s undulating bent brass arm and swiveling backplate. Choose either a milk glass globe for ambiance or a c...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Murano Accent Wall Lamps in Clear and Orange Glass by La Murrina
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two 1980s wall lamps (appliques / sconces) by Murano-based glassmaker "La Murrina". The attribution is clear thanks to the acid-etched signature present ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Cosmos Mini Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmos Mini wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 10 x W 9.5 x H 33 cm Materials: Pale gold polished and brushed brass. 5kg Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions a...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

White Spate Wall Light by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
White Spate wall light by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 47 x W 44 x D 13.6 cm Materials: Brass, marble, glass Available finishes: Bronzed brass, black brass All our lamps can be wir...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tekna Gio Bagnara Floor OD Lamp with Mango Orange Finish
Located in New York, NY
Cylinder-shaped floorlamp in lacquered aluminium, 2 meters of cable, plug and foot control dimmer. Dimensions: Ø 140mm - height 240mm. Lamp LED PAR30 e27 230V 820lm 3000K 11W 36° (di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Nube Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian wall light with a clear glass shade mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Height: 24 inches / Width: 6 inches / Depth: 12 inches 1 light /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Nube Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian wall light with a clear glass shade mounted on matt gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Height: 10 inches / Width: 6 inches / Depth: 7 inches 1 light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tekna COD D Wall or Ceiling Light in Lacquered White
Located in New York, NY
Lampholder for wall or ceiling in brass with hidden attachment, and lampholder E27 VS LCP T270. Dimensions: ceiling plate Ø 100.5mm - height (less lamp) 98mm - total height 185mm. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass & Quartz Wall Sconce, Pythagoras Crystal Single 600 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Brass & Quartz Crystal wall sconce - Pythagoras Crystal single 600 by Christopher Boots Pythagoras, the revered philosopher and mathematician, believed the mysteries of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Quartz, Brass

Pair of Hallogeen White Metal with Brass and Glass Wall Lights by J. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
These unique wall sconces are designed and manufactured by the iconic firm of Kalmar Lighting, Germany around 1970. They have a spacial look, because of the white metal with brass de...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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

Modern Pair of Vintage Lucite Metal Sconce Triangle 1990s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern pair of vintage sconce triangle like from lucite and metal 1990s Germany. A lucite frame underlines the triangle form with a brassed metal body . You feel free to connect th...
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1990s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Foscarini Folio Large Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser, hot bent and subject externally to immersion in acid. Wall mounting plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Foscarini Rituals 3 Wall Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of wall lamps with diffused light. Two diffuser shapes that can be positioned from above and from below and two model: single or two diffusers. Hand-blown glass made using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in Anthracite by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Anthracite by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable Wall Scone in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the Classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 2700K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in Pale Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 2700K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Pale Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection of glowing glass lanterns blends craftsmanship and technology in a singular design, concealing the LED light source at the top to appear magically lit. Its slim glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable Wall Scone in Forest Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection of glowing glass lanterns blends craftsmanship and technology in a singular design, concealing the LED light source at the top to appear magically lit. Its slim glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

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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