$1,886 / item
Odyssey 1 Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Nickel
$3,515 / item
Armstrong 6 L Flush Mount Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$2,589 / item
Tubular SM Brass Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Brass
$4,148 / item
Tubular MD Polished Nickel Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Nickel
$2,589 / item
Tubular SM Black Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Glass
$1,359 / item
Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$1,792 / item
Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$1,628 / item
Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$7,617 / item
Universe Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass, Nickel
$7,617 / item
Universe Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass, Nickel
$9,117 / item
RD15 6 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, hand-crafted in Europe. emphasizing brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Metal, Nickel
Tubular SM Polished Nickel Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Nickel
$15,351 / item
Cluster 13 Mix Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass, Nickel
Dawn Single Black Gunmetal Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$9,433 / item
Soap 6 Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Nickel
$1,289 / item
Dawn Single Polished Nickel Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass, Nickel
$2,285 / item
Balance Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$5,859 / item
Universe Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$5,519 / item
Axis Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$5,859 / item
Universe Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$2,507 / item
Milan Brass Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Glass
$7,265 / item
Soap 6 Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$10,511 / item
RD15 8 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, hand-crafted in Europe. emphasizing brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$7,019 / item
RD15 6 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, hand-crafted in Europe. emphasizing brass and glass, which are not only durable but can b...
Metal, Brass
$14,437 / item
RD15 12 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$18,773 / item
RD15 12 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Nickel
$13,663 / item
RD15 8 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, hand-crafted in Europe. emphasizing brass and glass, which are not only durable but can b...
Nickel
$3,257 / item
Milan Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Nickel
$6,937 / item
Milan 3 Arms Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$1,242 / item
Vesta Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$1,160 / item
Vesta Pendant Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$1,414 / item
Vesta Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$2,191 / item
Odyssey 4 Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$3,128 / item
Molecule 5 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Brass
$2,484 / item
Molecule 4 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$1,675 / item
Zosia Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$7,265 / item
Soap 6 Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$3,011 / item
Zosia Contemporary Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Glass
$9,656 / item
Soap 6 Dt Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$878 / item
Oslo Black Gunmetal Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$3,011 / item
Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$3,011 / item
Zosia Contemporary Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Glass
$2,507 / item
Milan Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$3,913 / item
Zosia Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Nickel
$4,699 / item
Cluster 5 Mix Chandelier in Solid Brass by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Brass
$5,484 / item
Odyssey 12 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be ...
Brass
$726 / item
Molecule 1 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$5,671 / item
RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, Schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,285 / item
Balance 150 x 150 Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$9,656 / item
Soap 6 DT Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal
$5,003 / item
Odyssey Cluster 9 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$6,527 / item
Odyssey Cluster 13 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
Hana MD Table Lamp in Borosilicate Glass & Brass Finish by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
Hana MD Flush Mount in Borosilicate Glass & Brass Finish by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in europe. emphasising brass and glass, which are not only durable but can be...
Brass
$2,191 / item
Odyssey 4 Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Metal, Brass
$3,011 / item
Milan 1 Arm Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Process: From the beginning, schwung home has striven for cutting-edge and quality lighting, handcrafted in Europe.
Brass
$8,378 / item
Vesta Cluster 32 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$773 / item
Vesta LG Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$855 / item
Vesta XLG Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
$4,511 / item
Vesta Round 24 Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept of the collection draws from the symbolism of fire as the heart of the home. Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy or momentum of a positive manner...
Brass
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.