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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Narrow Silver Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Elbow Wall Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 10 x D 9.5 x H 20.5 cm Materials: Aluminum. Available in blackened, aluminum, and brass. Elb...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Blush Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Brass Wall Sconces with Different Sized White Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of a brass asymmetrical structure which holds six white glass globes of different sizes. These sconces can be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Italian Art Deco Wall Sconce in Pink Onyx "Levante"
Located in Milano, IT
The Levante wall sconce with its circular shape is a strong reference to the sun. This design element gives the sconce an artistic and symbolic quality that can add interest and mean...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Brass

Ridged Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of two elements of Murano glass, ridged and smoked, put together with a polished brass central band. Two lights per sconce.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Custom Pair of Plaster Fleur Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of handcrafted plaster Fleur Sconces. These sconces are UL listed. Please note these sconces are customizable. Lead time is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

21089/A-O 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

21089/A-O Wall Lamp
21089/A-O Wall Lamp
$1,081 / item
Large Pair of Feather Brass Sconces in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of wall lights shaped as feathers. Wall-mounted, with indirect light, made of brass. 1 light bulb x E14 for EU standard or E12 candelabra for US on request. Measure: height circ...
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2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brass Wall Lamp from the 1930's with Silk Shades, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
An interesting brass wall lamp from the 1930's. A well thought out lamp with twisted brass arms in appearance contrasted with the smooth metal wall mount and brass cups for the fixtu...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Small Arc Sconce in Satin Black with White Lucite Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and black screws. Small: W 5.25in (13.5cm) x D 5.25in (13.5cm) x H 12i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from the Space Age, Joy wall lamp emerges as an eye-catching luminous sculpture. Its vibrant colors are meticulously handcrafted in our atelier by layering epoxy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
Located in Milano, IT
The PILL wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm Droulers Architecture. The Pill wall sconce is a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, 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

Beige Comodín Cuadrado Sculptural Contemporary Art Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Comodín Cuadrado wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 31 x W 13 x H 30 cm Materials: Metal, stitched parchment. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Messina' in Pink Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality. These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Drawing inspiration from the Space Age, Joy wall lamp emerges as an eye-catching luminous sculpture. Its vibrant colors are meticulously handcrafted in our atelier by layering epoxy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Set of 2 Terracotta Flower Wall Lights by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Terracotta Flower Wall Lights by Hatsu Dimensions: D 25 x H 25 cm, D 8 x H 20 cm. Materials: Ceramic, terracotta, metal. All our lamps can be wired according to each countr...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Alcove Porto UL
Located in Lisboa, PT
Introducing the Alcoves, a collection of elegant ceramic wall sconces designed to enhance contemporary interiors with their delicate blend of art and functionality. Handcrafted in Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Appliques Max Ingrand modello 1943
Located in Medesano, Parma
Experience the beauty of vintage Italian design with this exquisite Max Ingrand modello 1943 applique. Crafted by the renowned Fontana Arte in 1960, it offers an elegant solution to ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Juni Bowl Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous and sleek modern Juni bowl sconce in solid aged brass. Manufactured by Lumfardo Luminaires, based on a French design. Single medium based E-26 so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Wall Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Chisaii Ryu wall lamp by Mydriaz. Dimensions: W 7 x H 70 x D 6 cm Materials: Brass Finishes: Golden-plated polished brass, White nickel finish on polished brass, Black nickel fini...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Couronnes Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two plaster of Paris wall sconces which complement our chandelier of the same design. The minimalist light has an organic plaster finish. Lights uses one candelabra based bulb. Max w...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Cini&Nils 80s-90s 'Aureola' Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamp made of enameled metal and marble.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

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

Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating wall lamp fixture or sconce, composed of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Tiles LINE N 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 European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Style 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Polifemo Sconce Contemporary Sculptural Wall Light Fixture Brass Onyx Wood
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Polifemo sconce is a composition of three natural elements, alabaster, brass, and mongoy wood complementing each other through a dialogue of pure geometries. The name of the piece refers to the Cyclope because of the giant eye glowing light from a hidden source. The light is filtered by translucent stone spreading a smooth light that became bright when it hits the brass element giving a sculptural effect. The brass is brushed with a wax coating to slow down the natural oxidation process, thus creating an alluring finish that ages gracefully over time. Materials: Machined brushed brass, alabaster, waxed mongoy wood All brass finishes are un-lacquered and hand sealed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Selene Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of earthenware wall sconces by the French artist Françoise Bergaglia, made of a single sheet of folded earthenware and brass fitting. Two ligh...
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

1970 Giacomo Benevelli Missaglia Italian Design Steel Sculpture Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Wall Lamp Giacomo Benevelli Missaglia Italy, 1970 Steel Inox and Chrome Sculpture Lamp Very Good Condiction Perfect working order Giacomo Benevelli (1925-2011) was an ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.4 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Black gunmetal, glass. Available in black gunmetal, polished nickel, lacquered burnished br...
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2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary Round Disc-like Golden Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 40 cm Materials: Bronze This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney, Australia. Sandwiched between the two bron...
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Flos Kelvin Spot Nero Black Wall Lamp, Modern Sconce Lamp, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Kelvin Spot Nero black wall lamp, modern sconce lamp, Italy. The Kelvin Spot is no longer in production. It was part of the iconic Kelvin Collection K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Large Arc Sconce in Brass with White Lucite Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid satin brass or black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and brass screws. Measures: Large: W 5.25in (13.5cm) x...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two Tones Rectangular Murano glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a polished brass structure, covered with six oval panels of Murano glass, and two additional angle pieces coloured in gold.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast aluminum. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 1 kg. F...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Goddess Brass Sconce by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Goddess brass sconce by Paul Matter Available in black burnt brass or black burnt brass with etched glass Dimensions: 30” H x 21”...
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass Edmund Sconce in Clear Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Edmund sconce adopts the charismatic details from our beloved Edmund Pendant with its distinctive and charming shape. The hand-turned shade and overs...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Sconces in Vellum & Oil Rubbed Bronze signed John Wigmore
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of refined elegance to your home with this pair of Modernist Sconces, crafted in vellum and oil-rubbed bronze and signed by John Wigmore...
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20th Century American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - nickel - 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

Large 'Moon 8' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Moon 8' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere 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

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Hand-Hammered Copper Patch Sconce by Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from the copper off-cuts of previous projects, the Patch sconce was inspired by the idea of quilting, with each layered piece attached by copper rivets. Shown here with a plug a...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Tekna Essex-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass, with outside fitted clear or frosted glass and spring closure. For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass and Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular tall wall sconces made of brass with different overlayed Murano glass panels. Four lights per sconce.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Monumental 'Diabolo' Perforated Double-Cone Sconce in White and Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Diabolo' condition perforated double-cone sconce in white and black. Handcrafted in Los Angeles with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in high qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stadium Wall Light by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 4 x H 35 x D 4 cm Materials: Antique bronze, frosted glass globe A long, rounded bathroom wall light...
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2010s British Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Pink Glass w/ Reeded Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly minimal Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Smoked Pink Garnet Hue W/ Reeded Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Featuring a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Decorative Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "CINQUANTA MINUTI", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, "CINQUANTA MIN...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Garouste & Bonetti tulip sconce
Located in PARIS, FR
This ceramic sconce has been designed by Élisabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti for David Gill Gallery and made by Marioni Paolo. Signed “B.G.” under the stem. Price is for one, a second one available in yellow. Mattia Bonetti & Élisabeth Garouste, Tulip sconces...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Garouste & Bonetti tulip sconce
Garouste & Bonetti tulip sconce
$3,485 Sale Price
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St Germain Sconce, Gold Leaf, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to complement our St Germain chandelier, these wall sconces have a half dome shape and are handcrafted with our signature plaster of Par...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Chain Gold and White Glass Wall Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a sinuous and sleek silhouette, this exceptional wall lamp is a great example of exquisite craftsmanship meeting contemporary taste. A curved, cylindrical diffuser in whit...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold

Spun Tulle Wall Sconce in Brass and Black Enamel Mesh by Blueprint Lighting 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Spun Tulle wall sconce is a graceful, commanding piece of sculpture that works well in both modern and transitional interiors. Shown here in...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Bronze

Pair of Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces. This hand blown pair is made of light pink glass with a hammered "embossed" texture and brass finials. They have been recently wired to meet Eur...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wink Big Wall Lamp - Gold Bathed Frame and Pastel Pink Fringe by Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wink Big Wall Lamp - Gold Bathed Frame and Pastel Pink Fringe by Masquespacio Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 15 cm Materials: Metal structure bathed in 24 ct gold...
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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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