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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in Crystal Bronze Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A pure element: the crystal hook. It is the intuition of a master of Italian design, Angelo Mangiarotti, who in 1967 created the best seller of the Vistosi catalogue, Giogali. An ico...
Glass
$5,600Sale Price / item|40% Off
Modern Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Low Ceiling Chrome Silver New flush mounth
Located in Berlin, DE
Contemporary Art Deco Style Plafonnier Chandelier - Customizable in Various Sizes with Lead Crystal Introducing a brand-new, modern plafonnier chandelier that captures the elegance ...
Crystal, Wire
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
Ma'shar Gilded Gold Flush Mount and Sconce Light Fixture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A metal disc hand gilded with gold leaf. Each fixture is unique in it's finishing. Suitable for either wall or ceiling applications. The fixture casts a very unique shadow while emitting a warm and comforting light from the reflection of the gold leaf. Customizable mounting plate...
Gold Leaf
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in Crystal Bronze Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A pure element: the crystal hook. It is the intuition of a master of Italian design, Angelo Mangiarotti, who in 1967 created the best seller of the Vistosi catalogue, Giogali. An ico...
Glass
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
Pair of Crystal & Nickel Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our elegant Pair of Crystal & Nickel Wall Sconces, meticulously crafted in 2018. These stunning wall sconces are designed to add a touch of sophistication and charm to an...
Crystal, Nickel
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
$9,900 / item
Tre Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tre ceiling light harmoniously juxtaposes the balance of its three evenly spaced arms with the asymmetry of its variable size shades staggered at different heights. The first ima...
Brass
$16,000 / item
Vega Linear Six in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vega chandelier is a modular lighting system fabricated from geometric metal components that support cast glass diffusers. Arranged in a linear form w...
Aluminum
Modernist Polished Brass & Handblown Champagne Murano Glass Teardrop Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist teardrop flush mount chandelier was hand blown in Murano Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for it...
Brass
Remains Lighting "Philip 10" Flush Mount Light with Satin Nickel Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural, tailored, and exceptionally refined, this Remains Lighting "Philip 10" flush mount ceiling fixture represents the uncompromising craftsmanship and timeless design lang...
Bronze, Nickel
"Trilly" Hanging Lamp satin Silvered Glass, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILLY The fairy fragrance of freedom The traditional know-how of our workshop dances to the rhythm of our creative days. Discover the story of the Maison Sabrina Landini, punctua...
Brass
Large Murano Glass Leaves Modern Flushmount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano ice color glass leaves creating a fabulous light effect. Frame nickel. Six E 27 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards. Weigh...
Art Glass
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics:...
Brass, Steel
Modernist Brass and Frosted Glass 8-Arm Globe Chandelier, Manner of Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and modern eight-arm globe chandelier, crafted in the manner of Arredoluce originats from Italy during the 21st Century. Inspired by the iconic designs of Angelo Lelli,...
Brass
Square Triedi Murano Glass Contemporary Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous contemporary square ceiling light with clear triedi Murano glasses on gold plated square frame. Available four pairs and also a pair of sconces. Four E 14 light bulbs. We ...
Glass
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Quattro ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes, bringing the concept to life with its distinctive winding frame with four variable...
Brass
Y Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globes, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y Flush Mount in Brass designed and manufactured by Research Lighting. Materials: Brass & Glass Finish: Raw Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 2x 2.5 W...
Brass
$6,200 / item
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a ...
Brass
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
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame. The first ima...
Brass
Pair of Large Cylindrical Modernist Chrome Flush Mounts, Italy 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Architectural and timeless multipurpose fixture. Rewire required.
Chrome
$3,930Sale Price / item|10% Off
'Chapo' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Chapo' Alabaster and Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and an...
Alabaster, Metal
$1,611Sale Price|20% Off
Hive Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in 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 Globe Size: ~4.75i...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Bunch Flush Mounts, Black, Research.Lighting, Ceiling Light, 5in Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Bunch Flush Mount Ceiling Lights designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electron...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 18 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 of this Item. Measures: Diamet...
Glass
Globe Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5...
Brass, Steel
Signal Flush Mount, White and Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, onion-purple Silk, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Brass
Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Flakes Murano Glass Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass with a gold flack intrusion. consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves by Veneziani Arte. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 l...
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Y Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Y Flush Mount in Brass designed and manufactured by Research Lighting. Materials: Brass & Glass Finish: Raw Brushed Brass Electronics (per fixture): 2x G9 So...
Brass
Butterfly Chandelier by Sabrina Landini, in Sage Silvered Glass & Brass, Italy
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
$3,355Sale Price / item|10% Off
'Moon 4' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Moon 4' Alabaster Ceiling or Wall Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, ...
Alabaster, Metal
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
Orrefors Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund Crystal and Brass, Orrefors Sweden, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors crystal chandelier on a heavy hand built brass frame almost an inch thick Swedish crystal shade consisting of six pie shaped pieces of cast crystal that c...
Crystal, Brass
Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically ...
Glass
Murano Glass Pyramid Lamp by La Murrina, Modern Design, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Hannover, DE
This stunning lamp, shaped like a three-legged pyramid, is sure to captivate you with its unique and rare Murano glass. The glass is decorated with numerous small patterns, crafted f...
Brass, Copper
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
Luca for Fermaluce Cream Resin Brass Flush Mount Light, Italy 2022, Labeled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural, sculptural, and unmistakably contemporary, this exceptional ceiling light was designed by Luca and handcrafted by Fermaluce in Italy in October of 2022. A highly decor...
Brass
Ring Pendant Lamp Sabrina Landini, Silvered Glass, Modern Design Handmade Italy
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home! More than just a pendant lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity while retaining al...
Metal
Side Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Side Flush Mount in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used as a sconce or flush mount. Materials: Steel, Acrylic Finish: Black Electronics: 2...
Metal
Pair of Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x ...
Brass, Steel
21st Century Margherita Crystal & Blown Glass Ceiling Lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A flowery bouquet. A traditional metallic structure hosts a string of transparent pearls enriched with daisies in Murano’s blown glass: handmade, they maintain the naturality given b...
Crystal, Gold
Modernist Brushed Brass & White Murano Glass Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Brushed Brass & White Murano Glass Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an expansive sputnik form compositio...
Brass
Arc Small Sconce in Brass with White Lucite Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid unfinished brass and backplate with a white Lucite shade and brass screws. Small in inventory now: W 4.5in (13.5cm) x D 3...
Brass
Sabrina Landini Blue Ring Pendant Lamp, Design Handmade in Italy, Art Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home! More than just a pendant lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity while retaining al...
Metal
$550 / item
COD D lacquered custom color
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Lampholder for ceiling in lacquered aluminium with hidden attachment and lampholder E27 VS LCP T270.
Metal
Pair of Y Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Y Flush Mounts in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel & Glass Finish: Powder-coated steel Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, ...
Brass
Dish Flush Mount, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dish Flush Mount designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Globe Size: ~3.15in Electronics...
Metal
Modern Mold Blown Glass and Bass Polaris Chandelier and Flushmount
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the Polaris chandelier is part of Bianco light and Space Tessellation series, a sculptural investigation...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Brass
$10,800 / item
Vega Quattro Pendant in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vega is a geometric, modular, contemporary lighting fixture. The body is made from extruded aluminum with brass accents. The diffusers a...
Aluminum
Konsthantverk Svep Small 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 techniq...
Brass
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
$336Sale Price|53% Off
Organic Wave Pattern Glass Flush Mount or Sconce, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A heavy Murano glass wave pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Honsel Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two European E27 Ediso...
Metal
Foscarini 'Ricerca' Halogen Flushmount, 1980s, Italia
By Foscarini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare lighting art piece from the Foscarini 'Ricerca' serie in a cobalt blue tone This is the longer version. It measure 51 inches long. Solid matc...
Metal
$10,000 / item
Hive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 8 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Brass