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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
Florentine Style Alabaster Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount produced by Massive Leuchten, Germany, in the 1980s. This elegant light features a stunning textured glass shade with a soft, marbled appearance ...
Metal
Set of 4 Globe Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9...
Brass, Steel
Set of 4 Hive Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Hive Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Hive Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G...
Brass, Steel
Vistosi Diamante Spotlight in Crystal by Barbara Maggiolo
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Diamante collection is handblown and handcrafted and charecterized by its innate versatility to be combined with other variations within the collection or within Vistosi's produc...
Murano Glass
Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
Glass
Tan Leather and Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant 24" Drum
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Illuminate a room while turning heads with the brilliant Sarah Ceiling Mount Fixture. Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah...
Brass
Kelly Wearstler "Utopia" Round Flush Mount Light, Aged Iron & Fractured Glass
By Visual Comfort, Kelly Wearstler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this Kelly Wearstler "Utopia" Round Flush Mount Light in Aged Iron & Fractured Glass shade manufactured in 2019 by Visual Comfort. This stunning light fixture...
Iron
Konsthantverk Svep Large Iron Oxide Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Brass
KINA 3 Flushmount in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a nod to nature's beauty, the KINA 3 Flushmount boasts an asymmetrical design that draws inspiration from an intricate sea urchin. Not for the faint of heart; the Kina 3...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$7,999 / item
Flush Mount Construction of Brass Rings with Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant is a construction of 4 brass rings with flexible led tubes in the rings. The rings are connected to each other and hang over and next to each other. Measures: There is...
Brass
Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Palm Chandelier Flush Mount, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso. This refined fixture features two round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand...
Brass
Slamp Mida Applique Multi-Color by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrusts an almost invisible setting, and polished cabochon are geometrically scattered across a floral corolla with silky, iridescent tones. The designer used...
Other
Large "Moon" Satin Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Bankamp Leuchten, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass flush mount. Made to look like "The Moon". It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires three European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts each. Made ...
Metal
Konsthantverk Mid-Century Modern Svep Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Brass
Modernist Brass Flush Mount with Handblown Murano Gold & Translucent Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
This handblown Murano chandelier is composed of an abundance of overlapping translucent Murano discs with 24kt yellow gold flecks attached to a polished brass base. The disks are con...
Brass
Dome Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Flush Mount in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Steel
Amazing Gold Amber Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure amber color Murano glass with gold inclusion. Consists of 45 amazing hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the ...
Glass
Hive Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Flush Mount in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9...
Brass, Steel
LUCIE Calacatta Marble Flushmount/Sconce Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
LUCIE FLUSHMOUNT Introducing the Lucie Flushmount in Calacatta marble and glass; a daring tribute to timeless design inspired by the graceful proportions of Dior's iconic pearl earrings. Lucie's circular stone backplate serves as an exquisite canvas for the soft, inviting glow it radiates, seamlessly encapsulating the spirit of both Parisian elegance and New York modernity. Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Travertine, Marble
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020. An elegant study in clean lines and graceful curves, Piega is truly a go-an...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Konsthantverk Svep Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp, Modern Design, Sweden
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Brass
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light White Gold by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Large Iron Oxide Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk, Modern Design, Sweden
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Brass
Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
Glass
SLAMP Veli Mini Light Foliage by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
Other
Pair of Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Lights or Chandeliers
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. We can sell also ...
Glass
KINA 2 Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina 2, the bigger twin of our Kina wall mount. The Kina 2 boasts intricately designed lines and curves, amounting to a stunning display of naturalism. The warm glow ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Modernist Chrome Flush Mount Chandelier w/ Handblown Murano Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist chandelier was hand fabricated in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a...
Chrome
1 of the 2 Large Murano Fumè Brindle Smoked Glass Flush Mounts, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful smoked glass flush mounts of Murano. An Italian design. Truly a beautiful flush mount with Murano glass. Illuminates beautifully. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working ord...
Murano Glass
FLOS Mini Button Wall and Ceiling Light in Glass by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like his other designs, Piero Lissoni’s Mini Button is a brilliant display of function and minimalism that creates a powerful impact. This wall mount fixture provides diffused lighting suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use (IP44 rating, suitable for damp locations). There is a silicone elastomer dust and waterproof seal. The lamp body and wall fitting are die...
Metal
SLAMP Aurora Large Flush Light in White by Nigel Coates
By Slamp, Nigel Coates
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Designed by Nigel Coates. The aurora is a rose gold apparition of light taking over the sky just before sunrise. The heart of this refined ceiling lamp is made of crystals that almos...
Other
Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Emerald green color Murano glass consists of 24 large hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Nine E27 lights bulbs spread a magical light. Wattage 4-6 W...
Glass
Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
Ash, Bentwood
Visual Comfort Mercer Light Box Polished Nickel Frosted Glass Thomas O'Brien
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Visual Comfort "Mercer" Light Box, Polished Nickel & Frosted Glass By Thomas O'Brien With 3 Interior Lights
Nickel
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
Glass
Caeli-W Monumental Steel Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture composed of a painted steel structure and a meticulously handwoven rattan shade. ...
Brass
Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard ...
Brass
Flush Mount Murano Disc Chandelier in Gold and Clear Glass and Brushed Brass
Located in New York, NY
Flush mount chandelier with handblown Murano Gold and clear glass discs. This flush mount chandelier consists of an array of numerous, individually attached handblown Murano clear an...
Brass
Caeli Pleated Monumental Brass Pendant Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-pleated white fabric shade. This piece creates a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for living areas or kitchen island lights...
Brass
$528Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with two E27 bulbs for max. 100W each covered with two elements made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s. It is possible to put several piec...
Steel
Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 9 lights spread a magical light. the price is \item Available also a pair . ...
Glass
Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
Glass
$2,700 / item
Nube Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian flush mount or chandelier with four white glass shades mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Diameter: 18 inches / Height: 14.5 inches 4 li...
Metal
Sunshine Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Paper Brass, Hand Made Italy
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE pendant lamp, the bright inner garden! Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, wi...
Crystal, Brass
Anton Mini in Gunmetal by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Anton micro in gunmetal by Volker Haug Anton series Dimensions: W 13, H 13, D 8.3 cm Materials: Cast gunmetal Finish: Polished Lamp: G9 LED (240V / 120V US). 12V option available. G...
Metal
Amazing Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Emerald green color Murano glass consists of 24 large hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Nine E27 lights bulbs spread a m...
Glass
ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Bauhaus, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel, Enamel
$1,200 / item
Eight-Arm Articulated Ceiling Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These multi-light lamps can change their look with different bulbs and posing the arms. Each bulb has a gooseneck arm and black porcelain socket.
Brass
$4,640 / item
Large Modern Ice Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with 78 clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on four levels. Eight E 27 light bulbs Price is \ item.
Metal
LUCIE Travertine Flushmount or Wall Sconce Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
LUCIE FLUSHMOUNT Introducing the Lucie Flushmount in Travertine and glass; a daring tribute to timeless design inspired by the graceful proportions of Dior's iconic pearl earrings. Lucie's circular stone backplate serves as an exquisite canvas for the soft, inviting glow it radiates, seamlessly encapsulating the spirit of both Parisian elegance and New York modernity. Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Travertine, Marble
SLAMP Veli Mini Flush Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
Other
Oculus Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Murano Glass and Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurations. The brass constructed frame ca...
Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
Pair of Hive Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Modernist Flush Mounts, Architect Ola Laiho, Valaisinpaja Finland 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of architectural flush mount ceiling lamps designed by Finnish architect Ola Laiho (1934–2025) and manufactured by Valaisinpaja in Finland. Executed in white painted meta...
Metal
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
Crystal, Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-premium finishes have a 10% upcharge: ...
Brass