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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$1,170Sale Price|55% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Parchment Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A striking bespoke ceiling light fixture titled “Spider Special 150.” This piece features six handcrafted parchment shades arranged on a brass metal frame. Each shade is meticulously...
Brass
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180 Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colo...
Brass
Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamp by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Hand Crafted beautiful and sophisticated Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamp. This elegant lamp is made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of solid brass a...
Blown Glass
Globe Table Lamp, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble, Dimmable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (in...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
1950s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Crystal Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in mult...
Metal
$2,400 / set
Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
There’s a fine line between restraint and indulgence—these lamps ignore it entirely. A pair of 21st-century uplights, they channel the irreverent elegance of Frances Elkins and the s...
Plaster
“Vertige” Sculptural Chandelier, Handcrafted in White Plaster by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Vertige’ Chandelier by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that serves as both functional lighting and an artistic statement. Handcrafted from plaster sculpted over a...
Metal
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk of the same colour. The diffusers are made of parchme...
Brass
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italy
Located in Debrecen, HU
An iconic example of Italian modern design, the Chimera floor lamp was designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969–70. This sculptural lighting piece exemplifies Magistretti’s ...
Opaline Glass
1990s Ernesto Gismondi 'Vesta' Wall Sconces, Murano Glass, Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall sconces designed by Ernesto Gismondi for VeArt, the Italian manufacturer later acquired by Artemide. The 'Vesta' design features thick Murano glass shades in smoky gray with dis...
Brass
Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Glass and Brass, 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
These classic table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been celebrated for centuries for their superlative glass production. Execute...
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass 6-Tier Oblong Reeded Paneled Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Modernist six-tier chandelier, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass with a striking oblong silhouette and exquisite reeded paneled design, Italy, 21st century. This im...
Nickel
CADEN LARGE Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, 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...
Ceramic
French Vintage Petite Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage mid-century lantern in satin nickel finish that has timeless sophistication and understated elegance to fit modern or traditional homes. The cylindrical metal form i...
Metal
$2,676 / set
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Brass
Sculptural Modernist Articulating Table Lamp w/ Abstract Mobile Style Elements
Located in Troy, MI
French modernist style table lamp by Leeazanne Lam Lee Group circa 1980 Articulated arms with hand painted abstract elements that can be configured in various positions Tripod base ...
Metal, Iron
Gubi Bohemian 72 Floor Lamp in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi
By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bohemian '72 floor lamp designed by Gabriella Crespi and produced 50 years later by Gubi. The Bohemian '72 lamp is part of a collection of furniture made of rattan that combines the ...
Rattan
'Vesper' Solid Brass Table Lamp by Bono Holt, Handcrafted in Los Angeles, 2026
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Vesper' table lamp by Bono Holt is a striking study in geometry, material, and light, where sculptural form meets refined craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Los Angeles, this archite...
Brass
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Glass, Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined modernist pendant featuring a round silhouette crafted from brushed brass, paired with a combination of transparent and opaline glass. The contrasting finishes create a bal...
Brass
21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Amber Crystal Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning art-piece lamp. A masterpiece of design that expertly blends classic textures with contemporary lines, perfect for those seeking sophis...
Crystal
Saffron Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragrance, Egyptians for their healing touch, and Mughals for their culinary alchemy. More than just a flavour, saffron threads hold secrets of ancient Indian medicine. From spice routes to royal courts, it now finds new expression in our collection of contemporary bronzed objects. Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp...
Brass
Under The Banyan Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine powe...
Brass
$1,911 / item
Totem Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TOTEM TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a textured detailing, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature,...
Ceramic
1980s Modern Sculpted Form Brass Table Lamp by Chapman Manufacturing
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern sculpted brass table lamp and shade by Chapman. It is in working order and bears the maker’s mark. Minor age wear.
Brass
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps, France, 20th C. A remarkable Paris warehouse find, this highly decorative and architecturally scaled pair of monu...
Metal
Harmony of the Heavens Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Harmony of the Heavens Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, temples for the pa...
Brass
$1,911 / item
Totem Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TOTEM TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a textured detailing, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature,...
Ceramic
Kawa Table Lamp 05, Organic Porcelain diffuser with ceramic base, bronze
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 04 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser and a glazed ceramic base with oil-rubbed bronze finish hardware. Dimensions :...
Brass
$5,257 / item
Quinta Floor Light No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
QUINTA FLOOR LIGHT, designed in 2025. Large artisanal foor light made in Project 213A's own workshop. This piece has a hand-crafted ceramic base with a custom glaze finish. The lamp...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
$1,099 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
$1,099 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
$5,325 / item
Mashobra Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mashobra Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Welcome to the captivating realm of the Enchanting Indian Garden, where fragrant blossoms become living echoes of ancient history,...
Brass
$2,140 / item
Majuli Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$1,600 / item
Belum Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Belum Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Hanging sculptures carved by minerals and water, stalactites are a vision to behold. Seemingly frozen in time yet imperceptibly growi...
Brass
Modernist Mixed Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spike Form Sputnik Chandelier w/ Brass
Located in New York, NY
This striking Murano glass chandelier offers a modernist interpretation of the iconic Sputnik design, showcasing hand-blown glass spikes in a stunning mix of amber, smoked, and clear...
Brass
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Polished Silver Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Polished Silver Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in silver polished metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated dimmable warm white LED modul...
Metal
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Off-White Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Off-White Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in high-gloss off-white putty metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated dimma...
Metal
$1,099 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
$11,708 / item
Serrallés Chandelier
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SERRALLÉS CHANDELIER, designed in 2025. Large asymetric brass chandelier with handcrafted ceramic shells. The shells are hand-sculpted and finished in a bespoke galze. Each piece is...
Brass
$1,099 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
Pair of Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamps by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A pair of Hand Crafted beautiful and sofisticate Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamps. These elegant lamps are made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of s...
Blown Glass
$600 / item
PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
Steel
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Putty Off-White High-Gloss Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Putty Off-White High-Gloss Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in high-gloss putty powder-coated metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated dim...
Metal
Saffron Gold Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Gold Wall Sconce A in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them f...
Brass
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TA sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed...
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Set of three modernist flush mounts with opaline glass
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This set of three modernist flush mounts, each measuring 30 cm across, embodies the clean lines and functional elegance central to Scandinavian Vintage Design. Designed by an anonymo...
Metal, Aluminum
ClassiCon Tube Light Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray in STOCK
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
NON-dimmable Floor lamp by Eileen Gray. Chrome-plated tubular steel with black plastic lamp socket for mounting light source. Floor plate chrome-plated metal with push-button switc...
Steel
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Black soft by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
Small Leidyi Pendant: Satin Brass/Amber Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Small Leidyi pendant evokes domed shell and coral forms and is rendered in layered handblown glass with a delicate brass chain. It is part of the Marea Collection - an exploratio...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$3,775 / item
Belum Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Belum Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Hanging sculptures carved by minerals and water, stalactites are a vision to behold. Seemingly frozen in time yet imperceptibly growi...
Brass
Saffron Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragrance, Egyptians for their healing touch, and Mughals for their culinary alchemy. More than just a flavour, saffron threads hold secrets of ancient Indian medicine. From spice routes to royal courts, it now finds new expression in our collection of contemporary bronzed objects. Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp...
Brass
Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina from the 1970s is a vibrant testament to Italian craftsmanship and mid-century modern design. Its striking composition...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Modernist Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier with Frosted Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of modern Italian artistry, this hand-blown Murano glass chandelier showcases an exquisite interplay of textures, color, and form. Designed and crafted in Murano, ...
Brass
$1,099 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
Ralph Lauren "Barrett Large Knurled Chandelier" Polished Nickel
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking Ralph Lauren Home "Barrett Large Knurled 15-light Chandelier" constructed out of solid brass with an opulent polished nickel finish. The chandelier features a crisp, indus...
Steel, Nickel, Brass
$200Sale Price|69% Off
Bell Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Factory 2nd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bell Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a factory 2nd. There are a few blemishes on the glass and the bottom rim has some mino...
Metal
Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...
Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel
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