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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Gold Zénith Wall Light, Small by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Zénith wall light, small by RADAR. Materials: gold thermoformed glass, solid oak structure. Dimensions: W15 x D40 cm. Also available: solid oak structure or in matt black m...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Oak

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White 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

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Brass

Pair of Design Murano Glass Giogali Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of Murano glass Giogali sconces with gold, silver and copper color handmade glass links hanging on chrome frame . Great decoration with outstanding light effect by Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Handmade Medium Hecate Wall Lamp by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade medium hecate wall lamp by Gobo Lights Dimensions: 45 L X 12 l X 15 H Materials: Brass, opaline Goddess with three light heads Self-taught and from the world of che...
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2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

Materials

Alabaster, Nickel

Pair of Enormous Polished Nickel Sconces with Austrian Baguette Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous polished nickel sconces with Austrian baguette crystals. Each crystal is hand-placed to create a unique asymmetrical design. Th...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Nickel

Wall Sconce Light Gate by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 Gold Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce light gate gold silver leaf, is a lamp artwork by Massimo Uberti Limited Edition 1/1 unique piece. The new screen of light in gold and silver leaf by the international artist Massimo Uberti 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

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Metal

Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 8 x W 15 x H 50 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal (Shiny Silver). Available in other finishes and sizes. 1 x Strip L...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Wall Lamp 'Drama & Bouillabaisse'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall lamp by Superpoly. In their ceramic works, the duo is influenced by the ceramics of Vallauris, forged after the golden age of touristic economy, which are currently s...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Wall Sconce in Quartz with Brass Base - Petra I Mono by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Wall Sconce in Quartz with Brass Base - Petra I Mono by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek word ??t?a, meaning stone) celebrates the complexity and subtleties in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

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

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Steel

20th Pair of Crystal Wall Lamp with 5 Lights, 'Silver' Inspired of Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of crystal wall lamp with 5 lights is made of solid and hand cut crystal. The central barrel is in silver metal covered by crystal parts. ...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal, Silver

Frame OW M UL
Located in Lisboa, PT
"The Frame wall lights feature a simple yet sculptural design, showcasing a harmonious blend of materials: lacquered stainless steel paired with paper. The paper emits a soft, warm g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Almond Small Istos Wall Lights by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Almond Small Istos Wall Lights by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: D 7.5 x W 11.5 x H 21 cm (each). Materials: Piece in ceramic and Dedar fireproofed fabric color Ivory. Also avail...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Fabric

Single Riddle Wall Lamp by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Riddle wall lamp by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 19 x 12 x 18 cm Materials: Brass Available finishes: Brass and black All our lamps can be wired according to each country. ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian modern applique Parter by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern applique Parter by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Wall sconce mod. Parter. The structure is in gunmetal gray painted metal with a glossy finish and is composed of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Brace Wall Light Nickel Small by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brace wall light nickel small by Bert Frank Dimensions: 7 x 16 x H 43 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

Materials

Alabaster, Nickel

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

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Fiberglass

Italian Modern Wall Lamp LSP14 Quadrifoglio by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1987
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wall or ceiling lamp LSP14 Quadrifoglio by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1987 Set of eight LSP14 Quadrifoglio model wall lights in stainless steel and brass. The lamps have ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1970s Kalmar Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's J.T. Kalmar glass sconces.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Kalmar Frosted Glass Sconces
Pair of 1970s Kalmar Frosted Glass Sconces
$1,450 Sale Price / set
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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

Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp by Jens Møller-jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp by Jens Møller-Jensen We have two size: 41.5 x 22 x 27 cm 51.5 x 22 x 27 cm The fixture provides characteristic symmetrica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Handmade Anemoi Wall Lamp by Gobo Lights
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Anemoi wall lamp by Gobo Lights Dimensions: 10 D x 17 H Materials: Brass, Opaline Anemoi is the name given to the spirits of directional winds. Self-taught and from ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mercer Kitchen Arched Wall Sconce
Located in Astoria, NY
Mercer Kitchen arched sconce in black and brown enameled steel inspired by Jean Prouve (French, 1901-1984). Provenance: The Mercer Kitchen, Mercer Hotel...
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20th Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Brass Cielo Large Ceiling Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Cielo large ceiling lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: brass with hand fritted glass Dimensions: W 38.5 x D 38.5 x H 13 cm Integrated LED - trailing dimmable - 8w - 2700k W...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian modern aluminium Aggregato arm lamp by Mari and Fassina, Artemide 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern matt aluminium Aggregato wall arm lamp by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s. Wall lamp, arm, Aggregato model, composed o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Wall Sconce FC02 Florencia Costa Light Bronzed Brass Italy 2020 Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Wall sconce FC02 is a wall sculpture light designed by the Argentine architect Florencia Costa in light bronzed brass and mirror fumv©; made in Italy 2020 in limited edition: an harm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Style Rock Crystal Obelisk Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of modern style rock crystal obelisk two-light Sconces, with chrome finish. (A) 21st century. Each sconce is centered with a chromed square back plate and cube with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Chrome

Large Gold Bombato Wall Light by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large gold Bombato wall light by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, glass. Dimensions: W 70 x D 20 x H 70 cm Also available in di...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Eden Wall Lamp in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Luxuriant “Garden of Eden” and its sins are depicted in this iconic wall lamp inspired from 1970s. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Olivia Sconce - Oil Rubbed Brass - Clear Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Olivia sconce has a bench-crafted brass rectangular frame that highlights the glass globe making it the focal point of the fixture. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 13” W x 14” D x 22.5” H, 1...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Custom Lucite Block Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom Lucite block sconces. Customization is available in different sizes and finishes.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal and Crystal Glass Sconces, Germany, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of metal and crystal glass sconces. Germany, circa 1960. Attributed to Palme & Walter.   
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1960s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Ring Tall Wall-Mount Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Ring Tall Wall-Mount lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: bronze Also available in satin brass, satin nickel Dimensions: H 54 x W 12 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each coun...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Arbor Wall Lamp by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Arbor wall lamp by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 76 x D 14.5 cm Materials: Brass Available finishes: Bronzed brass, black brass All our lamps can be wired ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lucite and Golden Metal Modern Vintage Three Sconces or Wall Lights 1980s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage set of three sconces or wall lights from lucite and golden metal designed and manufactured, Italy, 1980s. Each golden half round shaped sconce or wall light shows 11 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modern Cylinder Wall Fixture Linen and Brass
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in cylinder form made in brass and white linen. Also available as pendant. Available in round ceiling fixture and square wall fixture.
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Wall Luminaire Brass LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture made of blackened brass in the form of an organ pipe. Outside black. Inside yellow brass. Above e27 lamp, at the bottom GU10 lamp. Or led.
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Modern Murano Dome-Shaped Nickel Wall Lights In The Style Of Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Pairs of rounded wall lights each composed of 11 separate hot pressed reeded flat blown glass sheaths faceted with nickel on brass ball threads Illuminated with two nickel E26 socke...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Terracotta BC3 Scuptural Contemporary Art Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta BC3 wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 20 x W 37 x H 41 cm Materials: metal, beech wood, ribbon. The BC1, BC2 and BC3 wall lamps are ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Adjustable wall lamp Coupé 1159 by Joe Colombo for O-Luce, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable wall lamp Coupé 1159 by Joe Colombo for O-Luce, 1970s Wall lamp mod. Coupé 1159 with adjustable dome lampshade in white lacquered metal. Inside the lampshad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wiso Contemporary Acrylic, Brass or Steel Sconce/Wall Lighting by Diaphan Studio
Located in New York, NY
Wiso by DIAPHAN STUDIO, Represented by Tuleste Factory 11.4” x 11.4” x 4.7” Brass or Steel, Frosted Acrylic, Magnets Wiso is a wall light that displays the growth patterns of natu...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Magnets

Cube Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Cube wall lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: L 18 x W 18 x H 18 cm Materials: Brass Finishes: Golden-plated polished brass, white nickel finish on polished brass, black nickel finish on ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Terra Disc Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Terra Disc Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 5.3 x W 16 x H 16 cm Materials: Terracotta, powder coated steel. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the US...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pendant 02 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant 02 by Magic Circus Editions. Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 190 cm, also available in H 110, 130, 150, 175 cm. Materials: brass, mouth blown gla...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Beautiful Wall Light Decorative Metal Elements
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Wall Sconce 4 Lights with Crystal LEDs and Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this wall sco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Blue Vertical Sconce by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue 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

Eirene Brass Italian Sconce Lamp by Esperia
Located in Geneve, CH
Eirene brass Italian sconce lamp by Esperia Eirene- lamp made entirely of brass. It is adjustable to obtain various configurations. Available in s...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Glass

Brass Riddle Wall Lamp Double by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass 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 each count...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Black and White Wally Sculptural Contemporary Art Wall Lamp by Miguel Milá
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Wally wall lamp by Miguel Milá Dimensions: D 18.4 x W 10 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, glass. Also available in white. In the Wally lamp, the iconic globe-shaped shade from...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian modern Pineapple-shaped wall lamp in fluted glass and metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Pineapple-shaped wall lamp in fluted glass and metal, 1980s Pineapple-shaped wall lamp in transparent glass. The oval-based diffuser is made up of a combination of cur...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tall Roma Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Roma wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass, alabaster. Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 5.5 x H 28 cm Available in satin brass and bronze. Celebrating the simplicity of line an...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Backlit Version. Pewter Finish
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 wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Large Wall Lights by Maison Bataillard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good pair of large and imposing double arm wall lights in polished iron. Fully rewired. Two pairs available, priced per pair.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Totem Sconce by Maria Pergay, France, c. 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually. "Totem" sconce by Maria Pergay. Made of stainless steel and brass.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Brass Cecil Sconce - Clear 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 clear glass globe...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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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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