Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp for Arteluce, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi for Arteluce, 1990s
Wall or ceiling lights from the italian manufacturer arteluce/flos a...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Geco 2 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp Sconce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Geco 2 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp Sconce by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi for Arteluce, 1990s
Wall or ceiling lights from the italian manufacturer arteluce...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall lighting Glass murano multicolor pair by Zonca , Italie 1980s
By Zonca
Located in La xara, VC
Large pair of Post-Modern wall lamps by Zonca.
The design of this lamp is a typical example of the post-modern style of the 80s.
The fan-shaped Murano glass takes up the pastel color...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$903 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Conrans Chrome Elliptical Sconce
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chrome Half Moon Up Light Elliptical Sconce retailed by Conran's in the 1980's in original box. Made in France. 15.5" x 8" deep x 3" high.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
French 1980s Space Age Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Space Age wall lights composed of polished brass fixtures and frosted glass shades. Newly Rewired with one candelabra socket each.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Bubble Gum" sconces by Studio Glustin.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of small "Bubble Gum" sconces in brass and pink tinted opaline glass globes by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,464 / set
Ingo Maurer Lucellino Bird Wall Sconces
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lucellino Wall is a wall-mounted version of the winged bulb designed by Ingo Maurer in 1992 and which is now widely regarded as a design icon. The name is a combination of the I...
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1990s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire
$695 / item
Modernist Black Lacquered Hand Shaped Sconce in the style of Arlus, France 1970s
By Arlus
Located in Lille, FR
Modernist Black Lacquered Hand Shaped Sconce in the style of Arlus, France 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Aluminium Sconce "Cyrano" by Bernard Dequet for Lucien Gau, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern Aluminium Sconce "Cyrano" by Bernard Dequet for Lucien Gau, 1990s.
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1990s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
A SCULPTURAL PLASTER TABLE LAMP by LOIC BEUCHET for ATELIER SEDAP, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare spectacular and important sculptural table lamp, figuring a white curtain sculpted in a rectangular white block of plaster, coming with a minimal cylindrical white shade. This...
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1950s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Pair of "Cocktail" Jill Wall Lamps by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful pair of Italian White Wall Sconces from 1980s. These pieces were made during the 1980s in Italy by Perry King and Santiago Miranda.
The name of the manufacturer "Arteluce"...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,906 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Spanish White Pair of Table Lamps by Fase, Model "Bambina", 1980s
By Fase
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Iconic piece of Spanish design by Fase from 1980s. Model "Bambina", also is called as Bambino.
This pair of table lamps also have the possibility of hanging on the wall as wall scon...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
$404 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Artemide Wall Lights Steve Lombardi Filicudara Sconces, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair (2) aluminum post modern wall lamps by Steve Lombardi for Artemide, circa 1980 Italy
Original, marked pair of post-modern sconces, 100W each, Edis...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Martha and Beaumont Mood, Wall Lights, Painted Ceramic, USA, 1970s
By Martha Mood
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-painted ceramic wall lights or sconce covers designed and produced by Martha and Beaumont Mood, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1970s.
Ove...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
4 Luxo Angle Poise Task Lamps
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable flex arm task lamp made by LUXO made in Denmark c 1960-1980's. The lamps are designed to be attached with screws, each has two flex arms, each arm approximately 20 inches ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$150 / item
Set of Two 'Filicudara' Sconces by Steve Lombardi für Artemide Italy 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two amazing Post-Modern sconces or candle holders 'Filicudara'. Designed by Steven Lombardi for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. Makers mark on each sconce.
Each of the sconces will b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Pair of White Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Postmodern and pretty Pair of white metal and glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s. Model: A-1087.
The Estil...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Fiorucci Memphis Black Glass Wall Light 3x Targetti Sankey, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Three (3x) Ettore Sottsass designed for Fiorucci, produced by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1980
Please note, unlike the ad says it's a set of 3 pieces; if you need just 2 please inquire....
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of "Smoked Leaf" wall sconces in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass and brass.
Italy, 2025.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Philippe Starck Luci Fair Sconces for Flos, 1st edition, 1980s.
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern Philippe Starck Luci Fair Sconces for Flos,
1st edition from 1989.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Alcove Facette Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
Alcove Facette Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Dimensions: D 7 x W 12 x H 33 cm.
Materials: Bisque and dark ink.
Wall light made in Portugal, bulb included: LED E14 1W non-dimmable...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay
1960s Italian Orange Ivory Murano Glass Mondrian Design Flushmounts or Sconces
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (2 pairs) available - vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian one-of-a-kind pair of handcrafted curved wall lights or flush mounts in high qua...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Italian Murano Glass Wall Light "Nausicaa 18" by Massimo Giacon for Artemide
Located in Barntrup, DE
Amazing wall lamp "Nausicaa 18" by Italian designer Massimo Giacon. Hand-crafted Murano glass lamp body in the shape of a vase. Manufactured in 1997 by Artemide, Milano/Venezia serie...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pierre Disderot Verre Lumiere French 1980s Gold Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of French Post Modern gold plated steel modernist wall lamps designed by Pierre Disderot for Verre Lumiere, 1982. Rewired. A sleek Post Deco design. Signed.
Verre L...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Steel
Set of Seven Pantarei Wall Lights by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of seven (7) unusual Pantarei wall or ceiling lights by Ernesto Gismondi. These are no longer in production and feature an unusual clam shell design and Memphis/futurist stylin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Italian Polished Brass Orgue Wall Sconce 1 of 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite and sophisticated, this Italian 'orgue' wall sconce boasts a polished brass finish. The interconnected pipes, crafted from polished brass metal, emit four radiant beams of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,750 / item
EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights, designed and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75" H x 6.75" W x 8.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
No. 13 Circle Blue, Grey Contemporary Art Wall Sconce by Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Circle blue grey, wall sconce, Sander Bottinga
Dimensions: H 35 x W 27 x D 23 cm
The design artwork is meticulously handcrafted in a limited series, sometimes in corporation with sm...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1980 Gigante for Zerbetto Postmodern Design Fluorescent Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Boccato, Gigante, Zambusi for Zerbetto, 1981
Red wall lamp.
Perfect working order.
Excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Smoked Glass Sconces
Located in Toronto, CA
A pair of 1970s semi-circle sconces of textured smoked Murano glass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,800 / set
Pleated Shade, Beige Fabric Large Wall Sconce with Brass by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Demoiselle Large Decorative Wall Sconce by Elsa Foulon
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Taffetas fabric, ceramic, and brass.
Available in three different sizes. ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tile Yellow And Grey Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
Tile Yellow And Grey Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Dimensions: D 5,4 x W 10 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Wall light made in Portugal in collaboration with Du...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern White Glass Gold Set of Six Wall Sconces by Blauet, Barcelona, 1990s
By Blauet
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Postmodern Spanish and unique Set of Six Gold metal White glass Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Maria 210 Gold/White. These Wall Lights were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Blauet...
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One for the Recession Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Ingo Maurer 1985 wall lamp one for the Recession in great vintage condition as can be seen in the images.
This beautiful heart will be shipp...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova ‘Bruco’ Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, ‘Bruco’ wall light from the Mobili Grigi series, chrome-plated brass, methacrylate (translucent Perspex), enameled aluminum, Italy, 1970
This ‘Bruco’ wall light is created by Ettore Sottsass as part of the Mobili Grigi collection for Poltronova and produced by Design Centre in 1970. The advancements in lamp technology have influenced the design of lighting fixtures. The Bruco light was created as a result of the use of breakthrough materials and technologies of the seventies. Designer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Set of 4 original Memphis style "Jill" Arteluce wall sconces, 1980's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of 4 original Memphis style "Jill " Arteluce wall sconces by Perry King and S. Miranda, available for purchase per piece. The design is clearly a postmodern nod to the Art Dec...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pleated Shade, Beige Fabric Small Wall Sconce with Brass by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Demoiselle Small Decorative Wall Sconce by Elsa Foulon
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 30 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Taffetas fabric, ceramic, and brass.
Available in three different ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Pine, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fixture is not hardwired, plug in only.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fix...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Pleated Shade, Beige Fabric Medium Wall Sconce with Brass by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Demoiselle Medium Decorative Wall Sconce by Elsa Foulon
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Taffetas fabric, ceramic, and brass.
Available in three different sizes....
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-Modern, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-modern, Italy around 1980
- sold individually
Elegant post-modern wall lamps or flush mounts in the style of Memphis comprised of a metal grid mesh and a bent slab of translucent lucite. It casts a very subtle light. A very sculptural light in very good condition with hardly any signs of wear. Some minimal superficial scratches hardly noticeable. These lights cast an amazing light and are equipped with neon bulbs...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Italian Postmodern Pantarei Wall Lamps by Ernesto Gismondi, Early 90s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing wall or ceiling lamps from the Italian manufacturer Artemide designed by Ernesto Gismondi in the early 90s.
The elegantly shaped lights are of heavy quality. The body of th...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flower Wall Lamp by Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Wall Lamp by Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Dimensions: D 5 x W 20.3 x H 20.3 cm
Materials: Clay.
Introducing our enchanting wall light, inspired by the delicate beauty of organic...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay
Fratelli Martini Bronze 1980 Italian Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A rare polished bronze sculptural Italian 1980s wall lamp by Fratelli Martini. A complimentary looking other pair available.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Unique Form Triple Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Petra I Triple Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished clear quartz.
Available in clear, rose, or smoky...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Brass Accents Soft Gradient Two-Tier Felt Contemporary Wall Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stratus Wall Lamp 50 by Elsa Foulon
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 20 x W 50 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic, fabric, metal.
All our lamps can be wired accordin...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s Extra Large Modular Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Motoko Ishii for staff, 1970s extra large modular wall or ceiling lamp.
Large and rare wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for staff lighting company, Germany, 1970s.
Heat-resistant resin, metalized base and 13 clear glass shades. The lamp received the design award in 1974 for her design.
High quality and in perfect condition. The chandelier can be disassembled and the glass shades can be individually wrapped for easy transport.
Motoko Ishii is a Japanese lighting designer. From 1965-1967 she worked at lighting-design offices in Finland and Germany.
Returning to Japan in 1968, she established the Ishii Motoko...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lune Matte Speckled Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lune Matte Speckled Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 16 x H 23 cm.
Base: H 20 cm.
Materials: Jute and ceramic.
Weight: 1,2 kg.
Electri...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Jute, Ceramic
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 30 x H 22 cm.
Base: H 30 cm.
Materials: Jute and ceramic.
Weight: 2,6 kg.
Electrica...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Jute
1980 Bieffeplast Postmodern Italian Design Black White Wall Lamp Sconces
By Bieffeplast
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Post Modern Sconces
prod. Bieffeplast
Italy, 1980
Black metal grind and white bent plexiglass
Black and White metal wall frame
The...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stainless Steel Wall Lamp 1 by Georgiev Zabeta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Wall Lamp 1 by Georgiev Zabeta
Dimensions: W 150 x H 142,5 cm.
Materials: Stainless steel.
All our lamps can be wired accord...
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2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,007 / item
Set of 8 original Memphis style "Jill" Arteluce wall sconces, 1980's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A large set of 8 original Memphis style "Jill " Arteluce wall sconces by Perry King and S. Miranda, available for purchase per piece. The design is clearly a postmodern nod to the Ar...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Set of four large thick murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Four large sconces made from thick murano glass in perfect vintage condition. Produced in Italy during the 80s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Green Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Green Honey Wall Sconce by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 12 cm
Materials: Slip cast ceramic stoneware with blown glass.
Weight: 4kg
Standard fixtures included
1 x cer...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware, Blown Glass
$1,505 / item
Sconces Palm Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Sconces Palm Wall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of a...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$3,787 / item
Pair of "Globes" sconces in Murano glass, by Studio Glustin.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of sconces in blown and tinted Murano glass by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Italian Model Pao W Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Set of 2
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall lights version from the PAO light series by Matteo Thun.
The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combination mad...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Postmodern Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Postmodern wall light.
Carries 3 light bulbs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Postmodern and beautiful set of two Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures are made in Italy.
Each Wall Sconce is equipped with one light halongen bulb. A professional electricia...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$571 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Marble and glass.
Available in different ceramic and marble options and finishes. Custom op...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
$1,517 / item
Elegant pair of Murano glass sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of wall sconces in sculpted Murano glass and polished brass.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,017 / item
Post-modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-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, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia 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 Paul Matter, Bernard-Albin Gras, CTO Lighting, and Artemide. 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 $150 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $1,724.