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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  7” H x  6” W x  4.675” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  2.375” H x 2.375” W x ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large wall lighting Murano glass leave , Italy 2000
Located in La xara, VC
Buying the Murano Glass Wall Light 2000 is appealing because it is a high-quality art glass piece with a decorative effect that emits a pleasant, warm light through 2 bulbs, making i...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three lights per sconce. Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Light Green Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vertical and cylindrical wall lamps made of light green Murano glass, textured glass with honeycomb work. The supporting structure is in metal. Each wall lamp requires three ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces Murano Iridescent Glass with Golden Brass Leaf Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sconces Murano Iridescent glass with golden brass leaf Italian design. Each sconce has a lamp bulb attack E27 max 80 watt.
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1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Petite Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the Island of Murano in Italy. This pair is made of hand-blown glass in a clear, textured glass with a burnished brass structure. This pair has been newly wired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Wall Lamp 25, Creamy Gauze, Silvered Glass, Brass
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

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Brass

Pivot Double Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms Made in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Brass

Reed Wall Light in Satin Gold Finish, UL Listed by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
Inspired by slender, natural forms, the Reed Wall Lights are designed to deliver soft accents to an interior lighting scheme. Used in conjunction with the Reed portable luminaires, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Art Deco Wall Sconces in Brass and Glass
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of unusual and beautiful wall sconces in art deco style produced during the 1970's with glass and brass "straws" hanging from a small canopy covered with a brass rim. Uses one...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Striking Contemporary Crystal Prism Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of amber and clear triedi Murano wall sconces made by a Murano crystal prism with a gold metal frame. Light bulbs: 2 lights bulbs for each applique ( E 14 dimension not...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cut Glass

Pair of Loop Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Loop Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Vistosi Modern Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Vistosi wall lamps in blown Murano glass with gold dust. Each lamp holder has an E26 fitting for the United States or E27 for Europe. Several pairs available, ask for availab...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Contemporary Italian wall sconce "Tile" in alabaster and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
The Tile wall light, with its clean and simple lines, has a very contemporary flavor that is in strong contrast with the more traditional materials that make it up, such as veined al...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

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

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Murano Glass

Brass and Alabaster Curved and Elongated Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, they are made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze finished brass back plate. Due to the nature of th...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand Blown Murano White & Translucent Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist 14-disc Vistosi sconces were made exclusively for high style deco by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

1970 Egina Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Design Flush Mount
Located in Brescia, IT
"Egina" Ceiling Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide 1979 Elegant and sculptural, the Egina ceiling lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti is a stunning example of Italian modernist design. Ma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modernist Hand-blown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Pair of Modernist Hand-blown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature minima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Clear Extra Large Size
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall Light Sconce Plug-In Flush Mount A stunning modern wall sconce designed for both residential and commercial interiors. Each piece features hand-blown glass accented with a hand-...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Grey Smoked Murano Glass Grooved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a curved shield shaped Murano glass piece with vertical grooved, with small brass decorative screws. Two sources of light per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Vintage Whimsical Soft Blue Balloon Sconce Yves Christin 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage whimsical soft pastel blue sconce or flush mount by Yves Christin 1980s, Italy. A bold and playful lighting, usable as sconce with a 2.30 m cable and a switch, designe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Monoliths Alabaster Wall Sconce by Galerie Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconce made of a single block of alabaster sculpted and carved to receive an inner light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

Pair of Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of bronze profiles gives it a sleek and e...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches):  18.5” H x  13.75” W x  7“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  4.5” ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Lavender Aurora Resin LED Sconce by Richard Clarkson Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by NASA satellite footage, this collection captures the feeling of witnessing, from space, an aurora dancing on the surface of the Earth. Each sconce consists of two flowing shapes of resin, matte-black aluminum reflectors, and LED lights that gently move to create a dynamic glow. Also available as a suspended pendant...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Paralume Wall Sconces by Amandine Gorrino
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A pair of wall sconces designed by Amandine Gorrino, crafted from a single tubular ceramic piece. They feature a rich green glaze at both the top and bottom, embellished with an arra...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

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

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Murano Glass

Johnnie White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

"Drop" sconces in alabaster by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of sconces in patinated brass and enlightened alabaster. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Italian Adjustable Wall Light "Perla" Beige Modern Brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall light modern Italian swing. Fully modular. Cream color.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Moor Clay Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Wall light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 22.5 x D 17 x H 24 cm Materials: Clay Variations available, dusty pink and blackened gold. Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay

Orion Rattan Applique by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Pavillion Modern Mold Blown Glass Quartz Sconce
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the pavilion sconce is part of Bianco Light and Space, Tessellation series, a sculptural investigation usin...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Patio or Outdoor Modernist Glass Wall Light Sconce, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful outdoor sconce wall light made in the 1980s by a German Manufactory, in very good original condition. The fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to ...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of the 7 Colored Ceramic Lamps, Rosettes by Jeanine Keizer, 1990
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique hand-cast ceramic “rosettes” from Jeanine Keizer’s 1990s Lichtpuntje installation are reborn as sculptural pendant lamps. Each set groups five to seven pieces in harmonising c...
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1990s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Single Textured Murano Glass Sconce
Located in Austin, TX
Sconce from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. It has been newly wired to fit US standards. This sconce is currently located at our de...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bloc Wall Sconce , LED Light Fixture, Solid brushed Brass
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Bloc Wall Sconce takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. Its asymmetrical design allows...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Murano Glass Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Silver leaf murano glass sconces from Italy with thick textured glass lined with silver leaf and featuring a rectangle glass rod held in place by brass hardware. This pair has been n...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

'Fly 2' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Fly 2' 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 meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster blocks...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Verner 1 Wall Light – Patinated brass and opaline Glass
Located in Marrakech, MA
The Verner 1 wall light combines two simple geometric forms: a forward-facing hemispherical shade and a vertical rectangular backplate, both made of aged gold patinated brass. The co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Riviera Sconce in Oiled Walnut by May Furniture 41" - IN STOCK - ON SALE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown here: Oiled walnut 10"W x 8" D x 41" H 150W LED - Dimmable Item name: Riviera sconce. Also available as a horizontal chandelier. Various sizes available. Made in: Brooklyn,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Custom Handcrafted Wall Sconce by Steve Handelman Studios, California, 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant custom wall sconce handcrafted by Steve Handelman Studios, renowned for their artisan lighting and decorative ironwork based in Santa Barbara, California. This architectural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Cuore Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro. Alabaster Version
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

ONE "Tiles" sconce in alabaster by Studio Glustin (Price for one)
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Tiles 2" alabaster sconce with brass structure. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024. Price for ONE sconce
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

21090/AS-C Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This collection resembles a beautifully balanced design with strong know-how that grew up in the years. Hammered by the hands of experienced craftsmen. Designed to be a breathtaking ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the sev...
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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

SLAMP Clizia Large Flush Light in White by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Targetti Sankey Ceiling or Wall Mounts II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1970s champagne colored ceiling or wall mount lighting fixtures by Targetti Sankey of Italy. Diameter: 15”. Depth: 4” with out bulb. Depth: 9” with chrome top bulbs.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Ventagli Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural sconce will be a dramatic and sophisticated addition to a modern entryway or classic living room. Its name means fans in Italian, hinting at the three fan-shaped elem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ventagli Sconce
Ventagli Sconce
$3,703 / item
Polifemo Twins Sculptural Wall Lights in Aged Brass Onyx, Mongoy Wood, LED light
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Polifemo Twins is a couple of sculptural sconces designed to illuminate and create gentle light spots beside a mirror, a corridor, or in any setting that requires a balanced lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Brass

Large Vintage Wall/ceiling Lights with Clear Bubble Glass and Porcelain Base
Located in Almelo, NL
Large vintage modern wall/ceiling lights with clear bubble glass and porcelain base, France, 1960s. The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling and walls, these wall scones/ceiling lights will contribute to a vintage character...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain, Glass

Casa Wall Light No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 1 in yellow 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 t...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

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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