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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Custom Plaster Sconces in the French 1940s Manner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom plaster sconces in the French 1940s manner. The turnaround time on these is approximately 8-12 weeks. NOTE: We highly recommend our plaster pieces be crated while in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair Italian Wall Sconces Brass Frame And Three Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read this description carefully, as it contains detailed technical and historical information that ensures the authenticity of our items. This elegant pair of wall sconces fea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Pale Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Cent...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel

KINA 2 Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina 2, the bigger twin of our Kina wall mount. The Kina 2 boasts intricately designed lines and curves, amounting to a stunning display of naturalism. The warm glow ...
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2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Jean Prouvé Style Swing Arm Jib Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic vintage articulating wall sconce in the style of Jean Prouve's jib light. Original white paint with great patina. Made in the 1950s. European socket and bulb. Wired for...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Double Arc Wall Lamp or Sconce in Black Enamel & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Double Arc is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design and is equally at home in re...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

SLAMP Clizia Ceiling/wall Medium MNM White - designed by Adriano Rachele Rac
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Other

Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

'Mask I' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Mask I' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Large Pair of Murano Blown Pulegoso Oval-Shaped Brass Wall Lights, Contempo
Located in Westport, CT
Large pair of Pulegoso blown Murano wall lights with large oval shaped shade and large ball finial, note uneven blown edges, hardware in unlacquered brass (which will oxidize shortly...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. Each sconce is outstand...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

ZINNIA Wall Sconce in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Zinnia's bowl-like shape mirrors that of a delicate ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Murano Glass Sky Blue Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces, each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown sky blue glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and h...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Casa Wall Light No6
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 6 in white Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Contemporary Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pairs of sconces from the island of Murano, Italy. The boldly contemporary sconces feature 3 thick sheets of textured Murano glass enhanced with silver and gold metallic. They are ne...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Lumina Flo Wall M Lamp in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
ATTENTION: FLO WALL MODULAR (COD. 976) IS DESIGNED FOR HARD WIRED INSTALLATION AND REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL DRIVER (24V-DC MAX 0,63A) TO BE PUT IN THE WALL - ONE FOR EACH LAMP LED wall ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Bright Sunshine Yellow Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two painted iron wall lights in a bright sunshine yellow powder-coating. Wall lights can be electrified upon request at an additional cost
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

“Tiffany” Wall Lamp Bow Tie 25, Champagne Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Casa Wall Light No3
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ikea 'Lod' Wall Lights, 1980's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA 'Lod' Wall Lamps. Adjustable cylindrical metal lampshade with folded metal wall mounted backing plate in a lovely duck egg blue colour. Model V413. Bakelite E14 socket. ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass “Alligatore” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Textured Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown glass with a textured stampato finish. The glass is in a pearlescent color and is held in place by brass finials. They have been newly wired to fit...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of modern Italian Murano wall sconces with ½ round cylindrical form and having clear glass flowers attached to a brass interior frame. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Style Pink Murano Glass Sconces, Contemporary Design, Italy Murano
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian-designed wall lamps made of Scova Murano glass, featuring two light points and a brass structure. They have an oval design composed of three concave pieces. Every i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

'Carré' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Carré' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Iridescent Torch Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand blown pair has a beautiful iridescent finish to the glass and is supported on brass structures. They have been newly wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen Studio VL Wall Light in Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen Studio VL wall light in brass VL Studio wall lamp in brass by Louis Poulsen The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Sergio Mazza Sigma Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(4) Large Sergio Mazza sigma wall lamp or sconces from Italy. Can be mounted either vertically or horizontally as a sconce or as a ceiling fixture. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pink Three Pieces Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of three pink Murano glass vertical pieces hold by brass screws.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Cone Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each sconce features a hand-blown cone of glass in a frosted gray tone. The glass is supported by a brass structure. This pair h...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fan Wall Sconces in Earthenware by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces by the french artist Françoise Bergaglia, made of two earthenware piece, a large fan acting as a light diffuser, and a smaller curved one, hiding the source of...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Earthenware

Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the moder...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Reale wall lights. Black, Cream and Grey color shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Pair of REALE wall lights Black, Cream and Grey metal colored shades on brass metal structure Made in Italy designed by DM for The FM Gallery 80 cm (L) x 90 (depth variable to adju...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Modernist Fume and Golden Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of modern wall sconces made of three Murano glass parts, gold circle, ridge square and long grey smoked plate.   
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

'Esterel' Alabaster Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Esterel' Alabaster Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Den...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Modern Vintage Blue Balloon Flushmount Sconce Yves Christin Bilumen, Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage blue flushmount or sconce, which is colorful and nice. Yves Christin designed the iconic lighting for Bilumen Italy in the 1980s. The flus...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Cone 2 Vanity Sconce, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Cone 2 Large Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Multi Layers Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This Murano glass wall sconce features a large, curved sheet that hides four light sources, layered with an additional four pieces that enhance its depth while softening the illumina...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano Smoked Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They are composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Conchiglie' Sconce Crystal Brass and Gold Big Size
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Conchiglie' wall light is pure expression of refinement, elegance and attention to detail. The crystal element (extra-light and satin white crystal) have been curved and hand crafted. The support structure is in 24 kt gold plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - gold finish brass - crystal - LEDs - Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Art Deco Style Brass Wall Sconces with Glass Rods
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Decorative wall sconces made of a six sided brass structure encasing thin glass rods diffusing the light of the two light sources
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

CARST Pendant Triple, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Carved + Cast = CARST. The CARST light is made through a unique process where a hand-carved block of aerated concrete is used to create a cast in solid aluminum. After the raw cast...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Silver Leaf Wall Sconces-Modern Glam Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning set of two silver wall sconces, each crafted with a sleek, leaf-inspired backplate. The sculpted metallic finish adds a contemporary to...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Lambert & Fils Waldorf Light - Large
Located in Commerce, CA
Waldorf is an elegant collection created by the stylish and famous brand brand Lambert & Fils. This collection is made in: powder coated steel & aluminium, brass. The sphere : milk g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Handblown Ribbed Murano Sconces w/ 24 Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pink Wavy Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wavy wall sconces made of a metal structure with LED lighting, covered with five Murano glass coloured panels. These sconces can be attached in any di...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vistosi Pod Flush/ Sconce Light P in White Glossy Glass by Babled & Co.
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Pod collection is characterized by translucent and transparent finishes that are enhanced by the new LED source. The white spot in the central part of the diffuser is a completel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Small Gold Speckled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small wall sconces made of a single piece of Murano glass, textured in gold color. Brass plates at the top and bottom.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

T Sconce, by Research.Lighting, Black with glass globes, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x T Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

FLOS Mini Glo-Ball Wall & Ceiling Light by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Mini Glo-Ball C/W was created by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This unique wall o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Achille Castiglioni, Giovi, Pair of Wall Lights, Flos, 1982
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of circular white lacquered metal wall lights, with radiant backlighting. Produced by Flos, Italy. 1982. Literature Domus n°646, January 1984, p.123 Domus n°654, 1984, p.151...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Hardwired]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Venus favors the bold." —Ovid Introducing the Abalone Siren's Sconce, the fifth release from the Fall 2023 Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb impact encased in a sheet of glass, in an Art Deco style. The supporting structure is m...
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Early 2000s 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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