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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Period: 1980s
Wall lamp Estiluz A-1084, 1980's
By Estiluz
Located in FERROL, ES
Wall light manufactured by the company Estiluz.
Model A-1084.
White lacquered metal. Very good condition.
Width 23 cm. 6cm. heightSconce Estiluz A-1084, 1980's
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1980s Murano glass wall lamps with white/light gray spiral workmanship
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful set of two Italian 80s cased hand-blown Murano glass one-light wall lamps.
The white glass lampshades have a beautiful spiral workmanship in light gray, which develops cro...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980's
Located in FERROL, ES
Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980s
Pair of spotlights on railway. For wall or ceiling, you can move on the rail.
Each photo is controllable and has a switch.
M...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Ceramic Up-Light Wall Sconces in Plum Magenta Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large ceramic up-light wall lights with a plum type magenta semiv-matté glaze. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1980s. E14 bulbs/sockets up to 40 watts. Measurements: W: ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
1980s German Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp, Hollywood Regency Style Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a vintage treasure from the 1980s, straight from Germany - the Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp. This exquisite piece exudes elegance and charm with its timeless design. Crafted f...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980’s Chrome Half-Circle Ribbed Sconces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Chrome ribbed wall sconces. Old New Stock never used or installed. Very clean!
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1980s Italian Sconces Textured Plexiglass Set of 3 Italy
By Artemide
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Three (3) Modern Italian Wall Sconce Squares in multicolored texture plastic & plexiglass
after Artemide Italy 1980s
4h x 4w x 3 .5d inches.
Requires three E-14 bulbs (not included...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass
Set of Four Modernist 1980s German Torch Style Glass & Nickel Sconces, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Set of four Modernist wall lights. Made of Glass and Metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. Each Fixture requires an European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulb, up to...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist cube wall lamps by Philips, 1980s
By Philips
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 2 Modernist cube wall lamps by Philips, The Netherlands, 1980s
The lamps have an on/off button and plugs to put directly to the wall.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Assmussen Design, Wall Lights, Gold-Plate, Fabric, Denmark, 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights / sconces. Designed and produced by Assmussen Design, Denmark, firm founded in 1975, this pair of sconces produced c. 1980s.
In 24-karat gold plate. Brand n...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Kai Wall or Ceiling lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Kai wall lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama in 1985 and produced by Sirrah.
The model consists of an opaline glass shade and a plastic suspension base. Later versions of this model ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Achille Castiglioni, Giovi, Eight Wall Lights, Flos, 1982
Located in Paris, FR
Eight circular gilt metal wall lights, with radiant backlighting.
Produced by Flos, Italy.
1982.
Literature
Domus n°646, January 1984, p.123
Domus n°654, 1984, p.151
Ottagono 80, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Brass Cloud Sconce, Signed and Labeled, ca 1980s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jere Brass Cloud Sconce, Signed and Labeled, ca 1980s.
This Curtis Jere Sconce is an excellent example of late modern design. Brass plated ribbo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Set of Three Triangle Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible set of three modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Each sconce is outstanding as the wa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Sconces by Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s pair of polish brass and glass wall sconces by Louis Baldinger & Sons.
Constructed of solid brass with clear and frosted glass rods on the shade.
In beautiful vintage cond...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 10 Large 20th Century Italian Wall Uplights by Vincenzo Missanelli, Label
Located in Westport, CT
A sleek and elegant set of 10 large Modern wall lights in solid unlacquered brass by designer Vincenzo Missanelli, model Magique and made by Ladue.
Origin: Italy
Dating: 1980
Conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1980s 30 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant brass plated wall sconces that where dismantle from a chic hotel. See picture with fixture mounted on mirror
Well made with prime quality ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Accent Wall Lamps in Clear and Orange Glass by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two 1980s wall lamps (appliques / sconces) by Murano-based glassmaker "La Murrina". The attribution is clear thanks to t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
6 Units of New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In sealed, marked Lightolier box.
Model 6569
Well designed, made with thick metal, powder coated in a matte/semi gloss light beige and dark brown tone.
Solid, sturdy construct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Italian Modern Wall Lamp LSP14 Quadrifoglio by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1987
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall lamp LSP14 Quadrifoglio by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1987
Set of 8 wall lights mod. LSP14 Quadrifoglio in stainless steel and b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s Contemporary Modern European Chrome Sconces, a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Contemporary Modern European Chrome Sconces -Each Sconce Measures Approx - 14 d x 10 w x 6 h
These sconces may be hard wired or plugged in a wall socket.
We have 4 avail...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Nordic Industrial Bathroom Wall Sconce in White Porcelain by Ifö
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Industrial - Bauhaus inspired bathroom wall light in white porcelain. Model number: 6050b designed by Knud Holscher for Ifö in Sweden and manufactu...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Set Post Modern Diamond Shape Wall Lamps, 1980s, Spain
By Focus Design
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 small Diamond shape Post Modern Wall lamps .Metallic Green color . comes with Brass
details . Halogen . Good condition .
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Monumental Flush Mount Antiqued Murano Glass White and Green Color, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier in antiqued glass, white with green inclusions, mounted on a metal frame. The fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Balloon Table Lamp Sconce Yves Christin, 1980
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern vintage pink plastic balloon table lamp or sconce or wall lighting by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s, Italy.
A stunning table lamp...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Modernist Wall Light Sconce Flush Mount Germany, 1980s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of sconce or flush mounts made in the 1980s by RZB Leuchten, in very good original condition. The lucite glass is composed of a black aged aluminum frame and with on...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Four-Light Mirror Wall Lamp Sconce Flush Mount by Fischer Leuchten Germany 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German modern wall light, with chrome base on a mirror and mounted on white lacquered metal. Manufactured by Fischer Leuchten in the 1980s. This fixture requires four Europea...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Stunning Shell Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s 'One of Seven'
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Each sconce is outstanding as the way the triang...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Each sconce is outstand...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Each sconce is outstand...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modern Vintage Large White Balloon Flush Mount Sconce Table Lamp Yves Christin
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage large white balloon flush mount sconce or table lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen 1980s Italy.
An amazing lighting by Yves Christin for B...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Fancy Marble Tone Glass Sconces Italy Italian, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning pair of ribbed shaped wall lights in a high quality warm blown Murano glass. The glass bodies acquire a lovely marble tone when lit and unlit. They have white lacquered fitt...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Philippe Starck Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of sconces by Philippe Starck with Opaline Glass.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Signed Curtis Jere Post Modern Lacquered Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous, lacquered brass cloud wall sconce light fixture by Curtis Jere. This sculptural postmodern wall lamp features a reflective city scape style polished brass finish. A truly u...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces from the Sylvester Stallone Beverly Park Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a rare and exquisite addition to your home decor - a pair of wrought iron sconces from the Beverly Park home of none other than Sylvester Stallone himself! These stunning...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Achille Castiglioni, Riplissé, a Wall Light or Ceiling Light, Flos, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002)
Riplissé
A ceiling light or wall light, the circular ondulated white lacquered metal shade centered with an opalescent white light.
Label of th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Lampada Lola + Applique Lola, Luceplan Anni 80
Located in Felino, IT
1 lampada a stelo mod Lola, Luceplan anni 80 + 1 applique stesso modello.
la lampada a stelo e' regolabile in altezza da 160 a 200 cm. e' dimerabile in 4 potenze da interruttore a p...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
After Fontana Arte Pair of Modern Italian Glass and Brass Sconces, 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps attributed to Fontana Arte, the structure is in briar effect metal, thick glass and brass. They were produced in Italy in the 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Hotel Del Coronado Vintage White Glass Crown Sconce Jackets Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hotel Del Coronado vintage white glass crown sconce Jackets a pair
Listing price is per pair. Total of 2 pairs. One pair has damage on glass, hairl...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Patio or Outdoor Modernist Glass Wall Light Sconce or Flush Mount Germany, 1980s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful outdoor sconce or flush mount made in the 1980s by RZB Leuchten, in very good original condition. The frosted glass is composed of a white aluminum frame and with one lig...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Light by Jaroslav Bejvl for Kamenicky Senov, 1980s, 7+ Items Avaliable
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Bejvl in the 1980s, this beautiful wall lamp was part of a large concept of luminaires using different sizes of blown glass spheres attached in many variations to a brass...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brutalist Vintage Sconce Wall Light Banci Firenze 1980s Italy
By Banci
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist brutalist vintage sconce or wall light by Banci Firenze circa 1980 Italy.
This gorgeous sconce or wall light features two toned metal design, hand forged parts with a circ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Large Wall Sconces with 'Trilobi' Glass, Italy, 1980s
By Ars Murano
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of wall sconces. Italy, Murano, 1980a.
A very large pair of six-tier glass sconces with 'Trilobi' Murano glass in clear, Tabac and dark br...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Three-Light Mirror Wall Lamp Sconces Vintage, Austria, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of elegant Austrian modern wall lights, with chrome base on a mirror and mounted on white lacquered metal. Manufactured by Eglo Leuchten in the 1980s. Each fixture requires th...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Modern Gold Colored Murano Glass Wall Lamps on Brass Base, Italy 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of modern gold colored Murano glass wall lamps on ribbed brass base, Italy 1980s.
The conical gold transparent glass shade has gold particles and air bubbles in the glass mas...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1980s Italian Pair Round Murano Glass Sconces White Color
Located in New York, NY
These Murano sconces have a unique round shape with an open top and six holes in the center to provide light. They are dated from around the 1980's and have a white color. Cleaned an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of four Murano glass sconces, could be sold by pair; six bulbs per sconce.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Stainless Steel Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Stainless steel sconces. Most likely custom-made, each sconce has one medium size ceramic socket.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Wall Art/Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in London, GB
Unique illuminated wall art in etched metal, wood
In excellent vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Eight Blue and White Swirl Murano Glass Cone Wall Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of 8 (eight) Murano glass wall sconces consisting of a single stylised cone and a metal wall plate with a single socket and mount. Each fixture re...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of 5 AV Mazzega Italian Murano Glass Sconces, 1989
By AVMazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This set of five wall sconces, was created by the famous Italian company from Murano AV Mazzega, with metal support and halogen bulbs, which ca...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Custom Made Fiberglass Wall Sconce or Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A custom made wall sconce or floor lamp circa 1980 in fiberglass.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass
Achille Castiglioni, Giovi, a Set of Eight Wall Lights, Flos, 1982
Located in Paris, FR
A set of eight circular gilt metal wall lights, with radiant backlighting.
Produced by Flos, Italy.
1982.
Literature
Domus n°646, January 1984, p.123
Domus n°654, 1984, p.151
Otta...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980 Italy Stilnovo Milano Telescope Wall & Ceiling Lamp Black & White
By Stilnovo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Minimalist halogen wall and ceiling lamp with a black and white metal frame. The head on the telescopic arm is movable. Thus, the light can be aligned selectively. Manufactured by St...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980 Glass
By Arteluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modern Vintage Lucite Plexiglass Table Lamp or Sconce, 1980s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A modern vintage Lucite plexiglass table lamp or sconce, which was designed in Italy, 1980s.
The table lamp or sconce features a round shaped plexiglass shade with chromed metal det...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Michael Bang, Wall Lights / Sconces, Brushed Metal, Milk Glass, Holmegaard 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Mandarin" wall lights. Designed by Michael Bang. Produced by Holmegaard Glass Factory, Denmark, 1980s.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage 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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