Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Modern Furniture Design
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 The Modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 principles 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, and the Eames’s 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 designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Circle Sconce in White Corian
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Cycladic Series, exploring the power of architecture brought to small scale. The circle sconce illuminates the purity, symbolism and intimate power of the circle: one of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cast Stone
Tulle Wall Lamp in Brass and Gray Enamel Mesh by Blueprint Lighting, 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Tulle wall lamp is an architectural piece that works well in both modern and transitional interiors. Shown here in our 'Charcoal' gray enamel and brushed brass hardware.
Abou...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Bronze Wall Light Trio, Sconce, Patina, Sculptural, Architectural, Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
When parenthetical light is turned on, the glow of light from the three hand-finished, sculptural silicon bronze sconces radiates warmth and throws dramatic shadows that change as th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Synodic Sconce, Light Sculpture by Neal Aronowitz, Glass, S. Steel, Granite
Located in Portland, OR
Synodic sconce:
Nightlight brings mankind in touch with the mysteries of space and the farther reaches of the universe. The moon, traditionally our principal source of nightlight, c...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Foliage Wall Sconce Lamp in Brass with Decorative Leaves by Dimoremilano
By DIMORESTUDIO
Located in Milan, IT
Wall lamp in matte black painted brass and polished oxidized brass details.
Handcraft decorative leaves in polished oxidized brass.
Progetto Non Finito collection from Dimoremilano...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Relic Torch Sconce
Located in Bronx, NY
Unglazed porcelain with black burnout detail. Unfinished brass hardware.
Measures: Fixture width 5 inches
Fixture height 14
Fixture depth 8 inches
UL listed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Three Poliarte Sconces
By Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
The complex layering and placing of glass and metal creates a wonderful lighting affect and a work of art. This is Albano Poli at his best; re-inventing objects of lighting and an ab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gil Melott Bespoke Luz Sc Form 37 Bronze Sconce
By Gil Melott
Located in Chicago, IL
Winner of Interior Design Magazine's 2020 BEST OF YEAR award - the Gil Melott Bespoke Luz SC form 37 Bronze Sconce serves not just as a light fixture, but as an anthropomorphic piece...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Green Wall Light in Bronze Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Wall fixture in chemical colored blue-green bronze with GU10 lamp 220v 50w or LED.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Joy Wall Lamps Small by Draga&Aurel Resin, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Transparency Matters collection by Draga&Aurel:
Wall lamp in cast resin, the final color is the result of matching layers of colored epoxide resin with a dimmable neon lighting. E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Theia Brass and Etched Metal Sconce
Located in Cambridge, Ontario
The Theia sconce light is minimal in design providing a perfect, elegant solution for spot and accent lighting on the wall or ceiling. This light features a metal canopy with an acid...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Four Ceiling or Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Hudson, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Four ceiling or wall lamps model 'Saga' of glass and brass Ø 40 cm. Manufactured by Lyfa. priced a piece $2500
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gil Melott Bespoke Luz SC Form 9 Bronze Sconce
By Gil Melott
Located in Chicago, IL
Winner of Interior Design Magazine's 2020 BEST OF YEAR award - the Gil Melott Bespoke Luz SC Form 9 bronze sconce serves not just as a light fixture, but as an anthropomorphic piece ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Polished Brass Bow Sconces
Located in Hingham, MA
These are never before used new old stock (NOS) from Top Brass Lighting Co. circa 1994 model #550 solid brass with polished brass finish "Bow" sconces in the form of a pair of tassel...
Category
1990s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1963 Pair of Dallux Sconces Attributed to Serge Mouille Brass, Glass St Gobain
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall lights in brass and glass, granular St Gobain glass on the inside, circa 1960
Uginox label certifying this period.
Dallux model attributed to Serge Mouille
4...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jean Jacques Darbaud Sconces, circa 2020, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Jean Jacques Darbaud sconces
Sculpted plaster,
circa 2020, France.
Very good vintage condition.
Jacques Darbaud aka Darbaud is an artist, born in 1943 in Aix en Provence....
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Rock Crystal Wall Sconces by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal quartz wall light II, silver edition. Original model design by Alexandre Vossion and made since 2014. These wall sconces are handmade in bronze in Paris. Each workers w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Iconic Poul Henningsen Copper Wall Lamps by Louis Poulsen of DK
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of iconic Poul Henningsen copper wall lamps PH 4.5 made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen from the 2000s
This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Classic ever sin...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Gil Melott Bespoke Luz SC Form 19 Bronze and Alabaster Sconce
By Gil Melott
Located in Chicago, IL
Winner of Interior Design Magazine's 2020 BEST OF YEAR award - the Gil Melott bespoke Luz SC form 19 bronze and alabaster sconce serves not just as a light fixture, but as an anthrop...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Sconces, Antique Brass Edition, Model I
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal quartz wall light I, antique brass edition.
These wall sconces are handmade in bronze in Paris. Each workers who made this wall sconce belongs to a corporation and work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Wall Lamp Sconce “Sano” Gold Bronze Patina and Wooden Sconce by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall lamp sconce “sano” gold bronze patina and tow wooden sconce by Aymeric Lefort made to order.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce 'Sano' Gold Bronze Patina by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp sconce “sano” left and right gold bronze patina and tow wooden sconce by Aymeric Lefort made to order.
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Light in Metal Gold Patina by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall light in metal with gold patina with wooden Sycomore plate. The lamp shades and in silk fabric with gold braid. The wall lamps will take led bumps e27 and b22 with an ad...
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Light, Sconce in Gold Patina and Chestnut Wood
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall light, sconce in gold patina metal, the base is in chestnut wood. There are five lampshades in white fabric.
This wall lamp is new but has been used for an exhibition.
This is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Cube Sciolari Wall Light, Direction Hanging Can Be Chosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sciolari wall light with two cube shaped milk glass shades on a brass frame.
Between the two cubes there is a brass line or stripe.
Inside with white porcelain fittings E14.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Pair of "Venetian Glass Wall Sconces" 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Venetian Glass Wall Sconces" in black scavo glass with illuminating Lucite backs by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Both sconces are signed, "Karl Springer" on bottoms.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Pair of Echo Six Sconces in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Matthew Williamson for Les-Ottomans Peacock Lampshade
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Matthew Williamson one of the most well-known fashion designer has created a tabletop and textile collection for Les-Ottomans. Colors is a must in all Williamsons’ designs as well as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cotton
Les-Ottomans Venetian Handmade Big Lampshade
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Inspired by the typical Venetian shades this ikat one - completely handmade represents at its best the meeting of East and West.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cotton
Customizable Signal Wall/Ceiling Light from Souda, Copper, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Echo 3 Sconce/Flush Mount in White, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Customizable Signal Swing Arm Sconce, White x Copper, from Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal arm sconce is a rotatable sconce that seamlessly blend the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic with that of science fiction. Made to order. A bent aluminium tube cantilevers from...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
Located in Turin, IT
Mirror / lighting "Ultrafragola" designed in 1970s by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, in vacuum-formed opaline acrylic. Ultrafragola, with its sinuous shape, evocative of a wavy fema...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal
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
Nodes Sconce by Kelly
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring Kelly’s signature style, this modernist light fixture channels her love of repetition and spirited, sculptural form. The natural brass and glass gives the design a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amorph Nomi Sconces, Golden Ebony with Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Gardena, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x 7" 7"
the sconces with shade is 27.5" H.
About Amorph: Working with geometrics and...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
Amorph Nomi Sconces Natural Walnut with Ivory Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Gardena, CA
Nomi Sconce is carved from solid wood walnut with half a drum shape shade. Shade dimensions: 12" x 7" x 7" half drum shape.
the sconces with shade is 27.5" H.
About Amorph: Working ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Walnut
'Relic Spotlight' Geometric White and Brass Modern Sconce
Located in Bronx, NY
This sculptural wall sconce features a clean geometric shape and a unique textural matte finish. The shade is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Relic Lantern' Geometric White Porcelain and Brass Modern Sconce
Located in Bronx, NY
This sculptural wall sconce features a clean geometric shape and a unique textural matte finish. The shade is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Helix (Vertical) Wall Sconce in Sandblasted Nickel By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Helix sconce is a dimmable LED wall sconce featuring a linear body and etched bronze shield. The shape of this sconce creates a stunning array of shadows and reflections. The exa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vega Due Wall Sconce / Ceiling Mount in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vega due is a geometric, modular, contemporary lighting fixture. Vega is suitable for installation on the ceiling as a flush mount, or on the wall as a sconce. The body is made f...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Helix (Crescent) Wall Sconce in Sandblasted Brass By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Helix sconce is a dimmable LED wall sconce featuring a crescent shaped dome and etched bronze shield. The shape of this sconce creates a stunning array of shadows and reflections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vega Due Wall Sconce / Ceiling Mount in White Onyx by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vega Due is a geometric, modular, contemporary lighting fixture. Vega is suitable for installation on the ceiling as a flush mount, or on the wall as a sconce. The body is made f...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Onyx, Aluminum
DAYA-WO Oriental Engraved Brass Wall Light, Flow 2 Collection
Located in Paris, FR
A timeless wall light built in a solid brass structure with a cylinder white fabric shade and oriental hand-engravings on the wall plate and stem.
Light source
1x60 W Max E14
23...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Patrick Sconce Gilded, Ceramic Sculptural Sconce by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
This limited edition Patrick sconce is the product of our collaboration with artist and master-gilder Carol Leskanic. Once glazed, 12-karat white-gold leaf is applied to the handcraf...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Gold
“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This light object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany-Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
Tiffany lamp is Sabrina's first creation and is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's tim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Wall Bracket 30 Purple Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This light object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany-Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
Tiffany lamp is Sabrina's first creation and is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Rainbow” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Silvered Glass, Brass, Silk tail
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This wall lamp is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy, made entirely by hand, 100% of Italian origin.
Essential, oriental-oriented, the Rainbow is an art object of elegant d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Sconce Jade Silvered Glass, Brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This Wall sconce is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy, manufactured entirely by hand, 100% of Italian origin. Sophisticated and sensual, the Flame wall sconce is an art obj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany wall Bracket 30 Lemon Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This light object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany-Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
The Tiffany lamp is Sabrina's first creation and is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Flame” contemporary wall sconce black Silvered Glass, brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This Wall sconce is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy , manufactured entirely by hand, 100% of Italian origin . Sophisticated and sensual, the Flame wall sconce is an art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Tiffany” contemporary bowtie Wall Sconce 25, silk, Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This light object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany-Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
Tiffany lamp is Sabrina's first creation and is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's tim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
“Flame” Contemporary Wall Sconce Aquamarine Silvered Glass, Brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This Wall sconce is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy , manufactured entirely by hand, 100% of Italian origin . Sophisticated and sensual, the Flame wall sconce is an obj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
"Trilogy" contemporary wall lamp, large version, aquamarine silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This wall lamp is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany, Italy, entirely handmade, 100% of Italian origin.
The architectural form, reminiscent of the 1930s/ 1940s, draws the wall sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Ring contemporary Wall lamp Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This wall lamp is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany Italy, manufactured entirely by hand, 100% of Italian origin.
Inspired by the wedding ring, a brilliant faceted shape with a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
"Trilogy" Contemporary Wall Lamp, Rose Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This wall lamp is a contemporary piece, made in Tuscany, Italy, entirely handmade, 100% of Italian origin.
The architectural form, reminiscent of the 1930s-1940s, draws the wall spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Contemporary Wall Lamp, Creamy Gauze, Silvered Glass, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This light object is a contemporary piece, entirely made in Tuscany-Italy and 100% of Italian origin.
Tiffany lamp is Sabrina's first creation and is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
