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
Postmodern Set of Three Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Postmodern Set of Three Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-2044 Gold
These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estil...
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Totem" Sconces Attributed to Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of "Totem" sconces attributed to Maria Pergay. Made of oval shaped stainless steel and brass ram skull. Inside is mirror polished and exterior is brushed finish. Rewired for USA...
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$20,650 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Large 1980s Italian Fratelli Martini Gold Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large gold plated luxurious 1980s wall lamps with green sea foam elliptical glass shades by Fratelli Martini. Great condition. Rewired.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mila Schon Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces for Zonca, 1980s
By Zonca
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps produced by Zonca Voghera, the Murano glass lampshade was designed by Mila Schon in the 80s for a fashion show. The lamp...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,731 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Limited Edition.
Designed by Pierre Disderot.
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Chrome.
Delivered with authentication certificate. Made in France. Available in different colors and metal options. Custom options are available on request. Please contact us.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance.
In the mid-50s, Pierre Disderot designed an elegant sconce in the spirit of his 1013 table lamp; the tip of a sphere attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed in the shape of a classic luminous bowl, the colored and perforated metal material is typical of the 1950’s, yet its proportions and finishing give it a timeless aesthetic.
After studying engineering, Pierre Disderot opened his first studio in 1948. His collaboration with the young avant-garde designers, Pierre Guariche, JosephAndré Motte...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,803 / item
Postmodern Italian White Pair of Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern White Metal Pair of Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 376 Blanco. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1980s
These fixt...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large French Othr 1980 gold Crystal Wall Lamps
By OTHR
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious heavy pair of French crystal wall lamps with a gold plated fixtures made in the 1980s by Othr. Rewired. Rare. Two light candelabra light sockets.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$5,600 / set
Botryoidal Sconce by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Botryoidal Sconce by Forma Rosa Studio
Dimensions: D 20.3 x W 21.5 x H 21.5 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Our Bubbly Sconce Mini is digitally grown to imitate the fractal growth of botryo...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$4,473 / item
A25 Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
A25 Wall Lamp by Disderot
Limited Edition.
Designed by Alain Richard
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 8 cm.
Materials: Lacquered metal.
Delivered with authentication certificate. Made in Franc...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,743 / item
Large White Cana Wall Lamp by Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large White Cana Wall Lamp by Wentz
Dimensions: D 11 x W 2 x H 95 cm
Materials: Aluminum.
WEIGHT: 0,4kg / 0,9 lbs
Colors: Black, White
LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 2x 118lm. 2700K. ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$733 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine, moulded pine and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 8.5” W x 8.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (in...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Emerald Green and Brushed Brass Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Emerald Green and Brushed Brass Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
Dimensions: Ø.30 x H.78 x D.9 CM
Material: Brass, Blown glass globe.
Weight: 2 kg
Available in Brushed...
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 1980s Italian Fratelli Martini Gold Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large gold plated luxurious 1980s wall lamps with green sea foam elliptical glass shades by Fratelli Martini. Great condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of ceiling or wall lamps by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Model Tilos 1993
Located in München, DE
Pair of original ceiling or wall lamps by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide model Tilos from 1993. He was a member of the influential Memphis design movement,
These Italian classics from...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Model Zagar Wall Lamp by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lamp from Stilnovo based on a design by Carpani from the 70s.
An angular block in black that appears to come out of the wall. The surface is crossed by elongated grooves t...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
German Postmodern Metal Wall Lamp from Staff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern wall sconces from the well-known manufacturer Staff.
Large wall sconces in postmodern design language. The body of the lamp consists of an elongated shell, which serves a...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Glass Wall Lamps from DIY Light, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Glass Wall Lamps from DIY Light, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Wall Lamp from Lucitalia, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Wall Lamp from Lucitalia, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).T...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Postmodern Model Drop 1 Silicone Rubber Wall Lamp by Marc Sadler, 1990s
By Marc Sadler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Markant wall lamp from the Italian manufacturer Arteluce/I flated a draft from Marc Sadler from the early 90s.
A functional lamp and a striking object of special materiality. The fr...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Aton Parete Wall Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two rare wall lights from the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a draft by Ernesto Gismondi from the 80s.
The wall lights version from the well -known Aton light series. A technic...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Danish Metal Wall Lamps from Frandsen, 1994
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern wall lights from the Danish manufacturer Frandsen.
A minimalist design. The metal lamp body has the simple shape of a quarter sphere. The lights have a cable outlet on th...
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Glass Wall Lamp Sconce from Metalarte, 1980s
By Metalarte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern glass wall lamp from the Spanish manufacturer Metalarte.
Large wall lamp with a classic design. The lamp body consists primarily of the diffuser bowl of satin glass. This...
Category
20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Postmodern Model Gradi Mini Parete Wall Lamp, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall or ceiling light from Cini & Nils from the Gradi series.
The glass cylinder on the light head can be rotated manually. It has different pages a...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Tiles Moon Cream Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiles Moon Cream Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Dimensions: D 5,4 x W 14 x H 29 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Wall light made in Portugal in collaboration with Dutch ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
IP Link 580 Satin Graphite Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
IP Link 580 Satin Graphite wall light by Emilie Cathelineau
Dimensions: D4.5 x W5 X H58 cm
Materials: Solid brass, Satin Graphite, LED, Polycarbonate.
Others finishes and dimensio...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lightsome Black Noir Wall Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lightsome Black Noir Wall Lamp by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D25 x W33 x H22 cm
Material: Lacquered steel, Solid brass
Weight: 0.6 kg
Also available in different colours. Please con...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alcove Tilleul Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
Alcove Tilleul Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Dimensions: D 7 x W 12 x H 33 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Wall light made in Portugal, bulb included: LED E14 1W non-dimmable. Available ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Large Misalliance Solid Brass Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Misalliance Solid Brass Wall Light by Lexavala
Dimensions: D 16 x W 130 x H 8 cm
Materials: Brass.
There are two lenghts of socket covers, extending over the LED. Two shor...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,827 / item
Large Misalliance Ex Jet Black Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Misalliance Ex jet black wall light by Lexavala
Dimensions: D 16 x W 130 x H 8 cm
Materials: powder coated shade with details made of brass or stainless steel.
There are t...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Sconce 1 Arm Two Swivels by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
Sconce 1 rotating curved arm by Serge Mouille
Dimensions: D99 x H40 cm
Materials: Brass, steel, aluminum
One of a King. Numbered.
Also available in different color.
All our la...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$3,667 / item
Stellar Wall One Smoky Grey Acetato Champagner by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Wall One Smoky Grey Acetato Champagner by Pulpo.
Dimensions: D21 x W18 x H18 cm.
Materials: handblown glass, coloured, powder coated steel.
Also available in different f...
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2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Molecule 8 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Molecule 8 wall sconce by Schwung
Dimensions: W 73.6 x D 23.4 x H 95.6 cm
Materials: Brass, opal glass
Weight: 6.4kg
Finishes available: Black gun...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,475 / item
Contemporary Unique Form Triple Rose Pink Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Petra I Triple Rose Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished rose quartz.
Available in clear, rose, or smoky q...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Brass
1980 Gigante for Zerbetto Postmodern Design Fluorescent Green Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Boccato, Gigante, Zambusi for Zerbetto, 1981
Green wall lamp.
Perfect working order.
Excellent condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern White Glass Gold Set of Four Wall Sconces by Blauet, Barcelona, 1990s
By Blauet
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Postmodern Spanish and unique Set of Four Gold metal White glass Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Maria 210 Gold/White. These Wall Lights were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Blaue...
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage brown and white wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage brown and white wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Double Bronze Sconce by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Aureole double sconce designed by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt.
The pieces are truly beautiful well designed and executed, very minima...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Italian Set of Four White Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Set of Four White Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 376 Blanco. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1980s
These fixtur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Pair of Golden White Wall Sconces by Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool, unique and Postmodern Pair of metal Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These fixrures were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s. Chrome plating in gold ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,823 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Postmodern Set of Four Large Gold Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and cool Postmodern Set of Four Large Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz.
These Lamps were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s.
Th...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Postmodern Italian Set of Three White Wall Sconces by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Set of Three White Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 376 Blanco. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1980s
These fixtu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,102 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Gold Pair of "Tesi" Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma, 1980s
By Prisma
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
New old stock and Italian Pair of Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato. These fixtures were made during the 1980s in Italy for Prisma, model "Tesi". Include...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian 1990s High Style Golden Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxurious 1990s gold plated wall lights with white cylinder shades. Rewired.Made by the Austrian lighomaler, Kolarz. Original Label. Great condition, never installed.
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Tiles Moon Black Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiles Moon Black Ceramic Decorative Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt
Dimensions: D 5,4 x W 14 x H 29 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
Wall light made in Portugal in collaboration with Dutch ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Fratelli Martini 1980 Polished Bronze Italian Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of high quality heavy cast polished bronze floral wall lights by the Italian lighting maker, Fratelli Martini. Newly Rewired.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Union Large Mesh Anodized Champagne Aluminum Contemporary Wall Lamp by JSPR
Located in Geneve, CH
Union Large Mesh Anodized Champagne Aluminum Contemporary Wall Lamp by JSPR
Designed by Jasper van Grootel.
Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Anodized aluminum.
Handmade in The...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern White Glass Set of Three Wall Sconces by Blauet, Barcelona, 1990s
By Blauet
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Postmodern Spanish and unique Set of Three Gold metal White glass Wall Sconces by Blauet. Model: Maria 210 Gold/White. These Wall Lights were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Blau...
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980s Utrech Queens Gallery Wall Mount Light with Zig Zag Stem and Disc Shade
By Queens Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queens Gallery wall mount lamp from 1980s Utrecht. It features a black zig-zag stem with steel ball accents and a taupe enameled dish shaped shade with white interior. In good origin...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Stained Pine, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained pine and rattan wall lights designed in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Sold with lampshades.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconces with the Shades.
Dimensions of back pl...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Pine
F. Fabbian murano glass Post-Modern sconces, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Italian Murano glass wall lamps (1 of 5 pairs available) by F. Fabbian, 70s. Gold chromed steel metal base and hand-blown and hand-crafted murano glass diffuser. This diffuse...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Org Wall Lamp by Sebastian Summa
Located in Geneve, CH
Large org wall lamp by Sebastian Summa
Dimensions: D 7.3 x W 8.5 x H 150 cm
Materials: aluminum, opaline glass
Available in 2 sizes: 105 cm, 150 cm.
All our lamps can be wired ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$2,513 / item
Rare Original 1980s Postmodern Design Tablelamp Philips Modell Z Lamp
By Philips
Located in München, DE
Original "Z-Lamp" from the 1980s. Design classics from Philips. Type: FGG 200. Typical Postmodern design of that time. Housing is made of gray and black plastic and the typical 1980s...
Category
1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Italian Set of Three "Tesi" Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma, 1980s
By Prisma
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
New old stock and pretty Italian Set of three Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1980s in Italy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Yellow Lampe Gras N° 304 L40 Wall Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Lampe Gras N° 304 L40 wall lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras
Dimensions: D 40 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Materials: steel
Also available: different colors and another shade available.
Al...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions: 11.75" H x 4.75" W x 5.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Modernist Poulsen Style "Gino" Saucer Wall Lights by Bjarne Frost & Ole Jesperse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist, Bjarne Frost, Ole Jespersen designed, "Gino" saucer light on metal arm. The shallow cone shade provides ample light coverage. In original condition with wear consistent wi...
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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980s Space Age Triangular Murano Glass Flush / Wall Light
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
A hand Blown Murano Glass Triangular pyramid clear and white with gold fitting. Made by La Murrumbidgee 1980. Golden brass fixture. Rewired I’m. Three candelabra sockets. Signed.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Misalliance Ex Jet Black Wall Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Misalliance Ex jet black wall light by Lexavala.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 70 x H 8 cm
Materials: powder coated shade with details made of brass or stainless steel.
There are t...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Post Modern Roxter Eyeball Spotlight Desk Lamp Model 7039, circa 1970s
By Roxter Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural, classic eyeball, spotlight, style desk, table lamp(s) which can also mount to the wall and function as a sconce. Classic Roxter / Tensor Model 7039, having a ball...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Organic Shape, Slice of Mono Smoky Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Petra I Mono Smoky Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 10 x W 30 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished smoky quartz.
Available in clear, rose, or smoky q...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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.