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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Nebbia Wall Light, Gold & Small by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Nebbia wall light, gold & small by Radar. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, glass. Dimensions: depth 15 x diameter 40 cm. Also available in different colors: silver, br...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Olivia Sconce - Brushed Satin 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

Wall Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Product Features: Gold-plated brass and black lacquered metal. Measures: Height 18.51 in. (47 cm) Width 11.03 in. (28 cm) Depth 5.52 in. (14 cm).    Product features Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Lamp
Wall Lamp
$4,529 / item
Tribute Black Triangle Wall Lights in Brass Finish
Located in Boston, MA
This black wall lamp is crafted of brass and composed of two cone shades. Reflecting light to both the north and south, this lamp is adaptable to any space.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Marble

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Powder Pink 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

Ring Wall-Mount Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Ring wall-mount lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass Also available in bronze, satin nickel Dimensions: H 30 x W 12 cm 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

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

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

Heart Wall Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Wall Light by Hatsu Dimensions: D 15.3 x W 34.3 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Ceramic, opal glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Pole and Circle II Wall Light by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 16 x H 34 x D 7 cm Materials: Dark bronze finish, brushed brass, opaque white glass globes A minimal two-tone ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Wall Lamp Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen for Radiohuset, Copenhagen's former Radio House,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Modern Pair of Crystal Todd Rugee Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of stunning Todd Rugee sconces. There are 2 LED lights within the frame that shin down on the hanging beads that each have one larger crystal ball at t...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Chrome

Brass Wall Sconce 4-Light with Crystal LEDs and Nickel 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. (1.8) Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

New Gold Patina and Wood Wall Light, Sconce
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric. This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition. This is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Helios Wall Sconces in Brass and Iron by Alexandre Taveau
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Solar wall sconces by French artist Alexandre Taveau, these wall sconces are made of hammered pushed brass, pierced by a handmade iron nail.  
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Pendant 06 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Black pendant 06 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 glass All our lamps can be ...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Dawn Single Black Gunmetal Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal wall sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: D 19.3 x W 15 x H 50.5 cm. Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes. Finish: black gunmetal. Available in finishes: poli...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Black and Polished 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

Italian modern chromed metal and white cylindrical wall lamps, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and white cylindrical wall lamps, 1970s Set of three cylindrical wall lamps in chromed metal, with white lacquering inside. They have an elongated shape,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano white glass and golden metal appliques by Leucos, 1980s Pair of round base wall lamps. The diffuser is a hemisphere in white Murano glass, at the edges there a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Model 2059 Pierre Disderot Wall-Applique-Sconce Light
Located in London, GB
In the mid-1950s, Pierre Disderot designed an elegant sconce in the spirit of his 1013 table lamp; the tip of a sphere attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Black Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 40 cm Materials: Black travertine, blackened bronze. Available in blackened, bronze, aluminum, black...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Corrugation Lights Textured Linear Light, Long by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Corrugation lights textured linear light - long by Theodora Alfredsdottir Collaboration with Tino Seubert Unique piece Materials: Ash and aluminum. Theodora Alfredsdottir is a ...
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2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Brass & Quartz Crystal Wall Sconce - Prometheus IV 600 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Brass and Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture - Prometheus IV by Christopher Boots. Prometheus stole fire from the Gods of Mt Olympus and gave it to humankin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Polished Nickel Opal Big Bulb Wall Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Opal big bulb wall lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: polished nickel with opal glass shade Dimensions: 20 x H 36 cm All our lamps can be wired according ...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Frame ALU BRUT M 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

Cintola Wall Light in Satin Gold and Smoke-Grey Glass by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
Contemporary and refined, the Cintola Wall Light combines hand-blown glass with a precision-machined aluminium body. Available in a selection of three glass colours and three metal f...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Sculptural Plaster Sconces, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sculptural plaster sconces. Two plaster molding frames, one in the other, one of which is highlighted by a Greek relief, culminating with a plaste...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jud wall lamp by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 131. Materials: resin and brass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Diva by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp with cylindrical structure in satin-finish brass and crystals made by hand to contain the light source. Beams of direct light are emitted at the two extremities.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Aged Brass Plus One Large Lamp by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Aged brass plus one large lamp by Paul Matter. Dimensions: L: 240 mm, H: 254 mm, D: 155 mm 1 Type E27 Base, 3W - 5W LED. Warm White, Voltage 220-240V. CE Certified Dimmable upon...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

21st Century Candle Wall Light Brass Glass LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
This wall light is made of brass profiles which are chemically blackened. Glass in front and sides. provided of 2 candle lamps e14 leds. Front is 25x30 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Steel

Myrna Pendant Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Myrna pendant light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 37” x 24”, 6” globe (medium) Materials: steel, glass Shade options - Perforated smoke, pe...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ofione Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Copper Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm. Materials: White alabaster and copper. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brushed...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Tiles DOOR 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

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Ceramic

Wall Light, made from Gold-Coloured Metal, Contemporary Piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall light, made from gold-coloured metal, contemporary piece. This wall light is made from gold-coloured metal and softly diffuses light with indirect illumination. Colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wall Light, Made from Grey Oxidised Metal, Contemporary Piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall light, made from grey oxidised metal, contemporary piece. This wall light is made from grey oxidised metal and hand-brushed, it diffuses light softly with in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Sliver Leaf Murano Glass Wall Lights, Pair of Brutalist Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of modern silver Murano glass wall sconces features a cylindrical shape handmade Murano glass, in a vibrant silver color.Its glass is thick textured and lined with silver l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Americana Wall Lamp by Miguel Milá
Located in Geneve, CH
Americana wall lamp by Miguel Milá Dimensions: D 38 x W 25 x H 26.5 cm Materials: Metal, linen. The Americana series is built around a glossy nickel rotating arm holding a white linen shade. The arm swivels nearer or further away from its wall fitting, in an evocation of the harmonic motion of swing...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled brass frame, lends itself to customization with the ability to change the shade color...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Cylinder Wall Fixture Linen and Brass Created
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

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Wall Lamp, Hammered Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Tree branches wall lamp recreates the sunbeams that pierce the density of forests. The light appears on a secondary plan, brightening the wall aroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

1990s Wall Ship Sculpture Sconce by J.P. Jolly, Iron, Brass, Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Ship sculpture wall light, iron and brass. Design: J.P. Jolly Belgium, Quaregnon, circa 1990.
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1990s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

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

Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 38 cm Materials: Brass, frosted glass Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass Schwung is a German word...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Perla Mini Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze 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

White and Beech Wood TMM Corto Sculptural Wall Lamp by Miguel Milá
Located in Geneve, CH
White and Beech TMM Corto wall lamp by Miguel Milá Dimensions: D 20 x W 23 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal, beech wood, parchment lampshade. With plug. Available in beech or walnut an...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

Unique Laser II Wall Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique laser II wall lamp by Hatsu Dimensions: W 10 x H 150 cm Materials: Aluminum Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting that are unique and imm...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of Crystallographic Sconces Serge Lacroix Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystallographic wall lamp composed of a welded metal rod structure covered with a parchment - like coating set with a black border. These sconces can be hung or laid. Their creation requires a month of delays. Several sizes are available. Choice of the border color on the color chart. Ability to create a series to the desired number on request. 2018 French Work by Serge Lacroix...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Jud Wall Lamps Carminio by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century Glass Resin Brass
Located in Como, IT
With its rigorous shapes and minimalistic contours, Jud wall lamp honors the aesthetic of Donald Judd. A geometric brass frame holds a translucent shaded glass pane concealing two co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Murano Glass Shades Style of Stilnovo, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w/ murano glass shades style of stilnovo, circa 1960's.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Forged Sculptural Sconces w/ Magenta Blown Glass Shades, Morrison Lighting, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1970s, geometric, hand forged, painted iron wall lights with mouth blown, art glass shades by Morrison Lighting. The bold, chunky design is balanced with the organic shaped...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Plus Five Applique by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Plus five applique by Paul Matter Dimensions: L 1200 mm, H 254 mm, D 155 mm 1 type E27 base, 3W - 5W LED Warm white, voltage 220-240V CE certified Dimmable upon request Materia...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

Materials

Art Glass

Mask Lamp Mandible
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural wall lamp. Hand made in Denmark
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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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