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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary, Sculptural Chandelier with Yellow, Red Turquoise Components
Located in London, GB
This contemporary 21st century four-tier, twelve arm chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all shapes are cast individually and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb impact encased in a sheet of glass, in an Art Deco style. The supporting structure is m...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Cintola Wall Light Twin in Satin Bronze and Bronze Glass by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
A larger version of the Cintola Wall Light, the Twin adds vertical height and presence to the rounded profile of its sibling. Available in a range of standard and custom finishes, al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Serpentine XL Vertical Stone Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Stone, Limestone

FLOS Mini Glo-Ball Wall Ceiling Light by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Mini Glo-Ball C/W was created by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This unique wall o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Flos Skygarden S1 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos skygarden S1 suspension lamp in matte black by Marcel Wanders Material: Plaster, glass, stainless steel Lamp type: Halogen Lamp included: Yes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aberdeen Black and Brown Etched Metal Pendant Light, in Stock
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Aberdeen pendant features an etched metal finish which creates an organic, interesting, and unique patina. An almost black metal finish, with subtle accents of gold, purple, silv...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Moon Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Azores Chandelier, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold

2 Herda Table Lamps Dutch 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 very nice post modern Halogen Table lamps. Black metal base, comes with Thick Greenish Glass. Good condition.
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

2 Herda Table Lamps Dutch 1980s
2 Herda Table Lamps Dutch 1980s
$809 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Murano Glass Striped Pink Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. These sconces feature hand-blown blades of Murano glass alternating between a soft pink and a white hue. The glass is also alter...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Carrara Marble, Sweden 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A Carrara marble table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Sold without Lampshade(s). Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.43 x 4.24 x 4.24 (Height x Width x Depth) Dimensions...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble

Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone pendant lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemone Lamp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Natural Fiber

Murano Glass Layered Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of hand-blown Murano glass sconces from the island of Murano outside of Venice; Italy. This pair has three layers of glass; each showcasing a different color and texture. The la...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Wide Swell Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, swell single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Flos In Vitro 2700K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Pale Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Tatou T1 Dimmable Halogen Table Lamp in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Harappa Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Harappa Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal From the heart of the Indus Valley, where civilization mastered form and function, this collection draws inspiration from the on...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern Sculptural Fabric Floor Lamp from Mirei Monticelli, Aquarius, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Aquarius: a Modern sculptural fabric floor lamp from Mirei Monticelli - In Stock. This newest work from award winning Mirei Monticelli debuted at ICFF in May of 2022. From the artist: "As the sun sets, the sky turns a deep rich purple, and the Milky Way sparkles in the depths of space, Aquarius soars majestically through the sky. She loves the feeling of the wind on her skin and the way the moon makes her hair shimmer. Aquarius - the water Bearer, is embodied in this cascading floor lamp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Fabric

Continuum 102 Chandelier: Mocha, Charcoal and Orange Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum Collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure utilizes custom bent tubes that can be connected and arranged in a variety of ways to produce a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Polifemo Twins Sculptural Wall Lights - Pair of Sconces Brushed Brass Onyx Wood
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Polifemo is a Small Sculptural Wall Light Designed to Bring a Warm, Atmospheric Glow to Corners and Intimate Spaces. Its name Recalls the Cyclops—One Luminous “Eye” Set Deep Within ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Floral Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Green, Italian Art Glass Lighting
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Wall Sconces Made of Translucent Murano Glass with Organic Shape – Handcrafted in Italy with Brass Structure and Integrated LED Light Source. These elegant and timeless sconc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Robin s Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modernist Wall Lights With Swivel Arm Made Of Nickel Plated Brass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist wall lights with horizontally pivoting support arms and rotating lampshades. The lamp is made of nickel-plated brass.
Category

2010s German Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

SLAMP - Clizia Suspension Large - Mama Non Mama White- Red Wire by A. Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Other

Coordinates S2 LED Linear Suspension by Flos
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Coordinates S2 / Chandelier by Michael Anastassiades Like the 17th-century Cartesian grid that inspired it, longevity is central to this refined piece. Give your rooms an edge wit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Modernist Pearl White Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24-Karat Gold Bands
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps showcases the refined artistry and exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass, blending elegant minimalism with material opulence. Each lamp features ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Gold

Bespoke Striking Modern Venetian Murano Chandelier in trasparent limited edition
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Modern Venetian Chandelier in Handcrafted Transparent Murano Glass, Limited Edition contemporary, Italy. Discover the luminous beauty of this exceptional modern Italian ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Christophe Pillet Floor Lamp Berlin 323 Anodic Brass by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor Lamp model Berlin 323, by Christophe Pillet. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Materials: Metal, glass Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 180 cm This are the dimensions of the base and the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Massive MANHATTAN 3-TIER Chandelier in Brass, by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys. The Manhattan 3-Tier Chandelier draws inspiration from the grandeur of the New York Public Library's...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Artemide Tolomeo Video lamp - Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Bern, CH
Artemide Tolomeo 'Video' Desk / Table Lamp. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina. Featuring a pivoting head and articulated arm, this l...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Link Medium Clamp Table Lamp in Silver by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Large Moon Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Solis Drum 24 Pendant Light in Black by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The new Solis Drum pendant is the latest addition to the elegant Solis suspension family. Featuring a uniquely engaging blend of light and shadow, Solis Drum is made of laser cut pol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Au Lait Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Circular Chandelier PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular Chandelier Ring of Lights by Lumfardo Luminaires. This ring chandelier has 36 E12 candelabra based sockets and is finished in patinated brass. Part of our custom collection ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Pine

Bouroullec Modern White Pendant Aim Three Light Set w/ Canopy for FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim White Three-Lamp Light Set with Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most basic—...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Jaime Young Pair of Tortoise Shell Effect Table Lamps Ellipitcal Shape Base
Located in Lomita, CA
Jaime Young makes a statement for home or office with this pair of fantastic table lamps. At first glance, the lamps appear to have a tortoise shell finish...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Modern Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form. The translucent shells soften the light and create a warm, ambient glow. Suspende...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Shell

Mauro Wall Sconce Light in Brushed Aluminum with Ribbed Screen by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Mauro Wall Sconce Light in Brushed Aluminum with Ribbed Screen by Nuumbra Dimensions: D 6,4 x W 9 x H 35 cm. Materials: Brushed aluminum. All our lamps can be wired according to ea...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Daikon Studio Custom Long LED Vintage Filament Dimmable Bulb Edison Style LED
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Designed by Daikon Studio and made specifically for Daikon light fixtures, our signature flat top bulbs complement our angular and geometric fixtures. Delicate LED strips are careful...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaste...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Chandelier Hanging Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in all directions. Perfect working lamp.
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of bronze profiles gives it a sleek and e...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

1 of the 7 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 40 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 40 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Mea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Black Discus Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple modern sconce to accent your bedroom, bathroom, or work space. This contemporary light also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office space. Designe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of "Hyde" Wall Sconces in Polished Nickel by Urban Electric, Made in 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Hyde" wall sconces designed and manufactured in the United States by The Urban Electric. The pieces are finished in polished nickel with a linen shade, manufactured in Septe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Nun Drape Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Nun 'Drape' Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau The Nun 'Drape' floor lamp is the double sided carved wood base version of the Nun floor collection. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster mounted with black oxidized steel brackets onto a dark walnut base with satin finish. Also available in other wood finishes. This ultra-refined design adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities as well as in table and desk lamp versions, please see our separate listings. This listing is for the 'Nun Drape' floor lamp with black hardware and walnut wood. Accommodates one standard medium base US bulb and is compatible for US electrical. TCP Dimmable 2700K G-16 Globe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

1980s 22 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 Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

1980s 22 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
1980s 22 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
$695 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Manto Pendant Light Fixture in Aged Brass with Brass Mesh by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Manto Pendant Light Fixture in Aged Brass with Brass Mesh by Nuumbra Dimensions: W 180 x H 180 cm. Materials: Brass. Dimensions may vary. All our lamps can be wired according to ea...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vetri Murano Mushroom Shape Art Glass Murano Table Lamp , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri EGG Table Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Floor lamp by Vetri in ice frost bicolo...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Efra Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in IT
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass, anthracite painted iron and natural brass designed in 1984 by Carlo Moretti and Paolo Martinuzzi. 60 watt incandescent bulb, 42 watt e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Isla Oversized Japanese Paper Parasol Pendant by Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Wild Kingdom Collection, a scene-stealing set of maximalist art lamps inspired by the majesty of nature. Designed with the modern kitchen island in mind, Model No. 0...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick" - Bronze and Travertine Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce it's a beautifully designed lighting fixture that combines both form and function. The use of thin bronze profiles and LED technology create a minimalist aesthe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

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