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Modern Floor Lamps

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Creator: Arteluce
Gino Sarfatti - Floor Lamp mod. 1055
Located in Milano, IT
Adjustable floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, model 1055, Italy circa 1960. Very good condition. Cable Not original.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arteluce "Club" Floor Lamp by Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in Sacile, PN
CLUB 1195 floor lamp by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, circa 1985.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lampada da terra 'Graal Alfa' di Arteluce Anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da terra a luce riflessa, in metallo e alluminio smaltati. Buone condizioni.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Lampada da terra 'Graal Alfa' di Arteluce Anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da terra a luce riflessa, in metallo e alluminio smaltati. Buone condizioni.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Modern floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Flos, Artemide, Sabrina Landini, and Philippe Starck. 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. Prices for floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $163 and tops out at $63,676 while the average work can sell for $2,785.

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