Modern Lighting
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Large modernist concrete candlestick lamp by les Usagers unique handmade 43 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les Usagers
Unique handmade piece
Large concrete candlesticks sculpture
Original perfect condition
Sold with certificate
Realised for special order in 2025
Height 43 cm
Large 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Concrete
Polifemo - Sculptural Sconce Dimmable in Aged Brass Onyx Mongoy Wood LED light
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
We designed Polifemo to be a small sculptural piece intended to softly illuminate and emphasize corners of a home or any space that needs gentle ambient lighting.
The piece's name r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Pin Up Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used facing up or down.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Black
Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$315 Sale Price
10% Off
Pendant Lamp in Grey Glass and Brushed Brass, Arc Well by Allied Maker, USA
By Allied Maker
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Arc Well pendant lamp by New York-based lighting studio Allied Maker is a focused study in contemporary lighting design and technical craftsmanship.
Handcrafted in the USA, it p...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Willow 19, Blown Glass with Metal Dome Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere.
Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Fabric Pendant Light Phantasma set from Studio Mirei
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Providing perfect light in a unique form, this pendant lamp will complement a modern interior, providing a subtle glow and captivating ambiance. The name Phantasma comes from its ethereal shape reminiscent of souls departing from the earth and rising to the heavens, created entirely by hand using a special woven natural fiber from the banana tree that reveals its unique texture when illuminated by the light source inside.
This award-winning design debuted at Salone Satellite in Milan in 2019 and is currently in stock and available in either natural color or silver.
Custom sizing is available.
Costantini is thrilled to announce US representation of Italian-based STUDIO MIREI...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Natural Fiber
Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han.
Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
$15,000 / item
Ikea 'Stämning' Wall Light designed by Cecilia Johansson
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
1990's IKEA 'Stämning' wall lamp designed by Cecilia Johansson. Concave frosted glass main body with enameled white metal backing plate. Creates a warm diffused light. Cylindrical ch...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Ivy Branch Floor Lamp by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the beauty of climbing vines inside with our Ivy Branch Floor Lamp.
Sculptural and unconventional, this piece bends organically as it reaches up toward the sun. The warm and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,000 / item
Finnish 1930s wrought iron floor lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience timeless elegance with this Finnish 1930s wrought iron floor lamp, a masterpiece in Scandinavian vintage design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, its unique ir...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze
Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano glass four-tier chandelier with 'SELLE' Glass. Italy, Murano.
By Murano Due
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chandelier with a chrome-plated steel frame with hand-blown 'Saddle Form' glass pieces in green, purple and milky white colours. Three E27 light sockets. Chromed metal chain and ceil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Oak Wood Floor Lamps by Esben Klint for Le Klint, 1970s, Denmark
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Classic Le Klint Oak Wood Floor Lamps designed by Esben Klint for Le Klint in 1957. A rare set for an exquisite home.
* Set (2) of oak wood floor lamps with white hand-pleate...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Large Swirl Murano Glass Pendant UFO Shape Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian one light Murano glass pendant with brass fittings. Satin glass with white swirl elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Fixture require...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-cr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,601 / set
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass Grit Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass wire wall lights of modern inspiration, with an elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm light in any environment. Each wall light is e...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Brushed Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$337 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Flushmount Light, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless, molded smoked glass flush mount light 'Futura' by Peill & Putzler Germany, wall or ceiling mounted, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max. wattage 75w or ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Beautiful multi Tiers Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian single light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The canopy and r...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,684 / item
Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$675 Sale Price / set
10% Off
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023.
This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,521 / item
Honeycomb 19, Cast Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Honeycomb pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass is hand made laser cut to create the diamond shape.
The inner design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Also available in a crystal version.
A monumental size floor lamp, designed by the choreographer Bernd Roger Bienert in 1989 for Woka Lamps.
All components according to the UL re...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$33,495 / item
Claude Boeltz 24kt Gold Plated Exploded Bronze V-Shape Sconces w/ Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated pair of modernist sconces were realized by the celebrated French artist Claude Boeltz. They feature graphic organic forms- recalling both oceanic and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Casa Table Light - round
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA TABLE LIGHT (round), designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,684
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$892 Sale Price / item
15% Off
“Sunnymoon” Contemporary Wall Sconce, Jade Satin art silvered glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Sunnymoon is born.
jade silvered - satin silvered
Inspired by the clear sun light and the calm moon light, that are combined here.
From the classic silhouette of our iconic Two-be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Fumée by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the Miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
FIN Shade Table Lamp, white glaze blue undertones, ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Glacier Blue Glaze
To achieve the dept of the glaze, we fire this particular piece twice. The result is a layered glaze that evokes the quiet majesty of a glacier. Primarily a s...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Silha Floor Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SILHA FLOOR LIGHT , designed in 2024.
Large artisanal ceramic floor light with an organic shape and large geometric metal shade. The ceramic base is hand-sculpted in Project 213A's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$10,324 / item
Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular white marble base and features multiple white handcrafted spheres with organic surface textures. A central cube is g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$360 Sale Price
10% Off
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$930 Sale Price
40% Off
HALO Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The HALO Wall Sconce draws inspiration from the nostalgic charm of classic lighting design. Featuring a built-in LED with high color rendering, it creates a soothing atmosphere that ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$360 / item
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$671 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Vistosi Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Vistosi wall lamps in blown Murano glass with gold dust. Each lamp holder has an E26 fitting for the United States or E27 for Europe. Several pairs available, ask for availab...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,881 / set
Seagram Wall Lamp Estremoz & Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Seagram wall lamp receives the name of the first attempt at skyscraper construction by the modernist architect Mies van der Rohe.
Following the functionalist aesthetic of the Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal
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
New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Smoke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord.
Specifications: Ø 10".
UL listed.
Bulb INCLUDED: "LE...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$899 / item
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Satin Aluminum, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Aluminum by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Casa Wall Light No3
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$960 / item
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
This grand Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiere originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Rendered in breathtaking opalescent Smoked Cobalt glass sections with brass cyli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Clizia Suspension - Mama Non Mama White - Transp Wire - by Adriano 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
CADEN Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Lava Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef
A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated
In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Noir Stardust, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _SHADE_Noir Stardust
A refined black glaze, delicately speckled with gold exuding an air of sophistication and elegance.
Please note that this listing includes the table base ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Cone 2 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 2 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel
Finish: Black
Electronics (per lamp): 2x G8 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
$765 Sale Price / set
15% Off
Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Vistosi, Artemide, Flos, and DOOQ. 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.
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