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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Iris Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Rose Glass Version
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Piccolo ceiling light is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a...
Brass
Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves. Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This beaut...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flushmount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. Six...
Art Glass
Plaster Circles with 4 Cups Chandelier by Apsara Interior
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Circle of 4 cups plaster and steel chandelier with a white enamel finish. May include ball, ceiling CAP along with matching chain. These chandeliers are custom, made-to-order. This d...
Metal, Enamel
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Bronze Finish.
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
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 bra...
Brass
Iris Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Piccolo ceiling light is designed around an acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant o...
Brass
Oculus Articulating Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Carved Glass
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
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
Italian Murano Rugiadoso Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Mouth-blown in clear Murano glass with warm gold highlights, this Italian flush mount dates to the 1970s. Its textured surface was achieved using the Rugiadoso technique—fine particl...
Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass 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
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
$5,400 / item
MEZZO Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 15 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each...
Brass
Shimmery Italian Textured Semi Flush Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely handmade opaque white and textured pin-cushioned shaped ceiling fixture finishing with a reeded ‘toupie’ glass finial which may be switched out for a nickel/brass finial. Sold...
Blown Glass
Pair of Square Triedi Murano Glass Contemporary Flushmount 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
Orrefors glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Two available sold individually. Carl Fagerlund design for Orrefors, Brass frame, brass finials holding the glass in place, 6 E12 sockets sockets. Rewired for the US. Direct deliver...
Brass
$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades. The first images show the fixture in our brunito nero (...
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flushmount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. ...
Art Glass
$14,900 / item
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze 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 va...
Brass
$10,000 / item
Hive Flushmount 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
Etna N. 15 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.15 is the intermediate fixture of the Etna series with a glass shade composed of dozens of crystal elements. The organic cast brass shell culmina...
Brass
$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
$2,875 / item
Lafayette Brass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Brass light made from solid brass, composed of multiple thin strips of brass which the end user can shape anyway desired. The spokes can be opened for a more eccentric appearance or kept flat for a more minimalist look. Available with LED + top cover or medium bulb socket max 60W. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade. Available in three sizes: Large 24 in. diameter x 5.9 in. deep Medium 15.75 in. diameter x 5.9 in. deep. Send message...
Metal
$2,800 / item
Fractale Medium Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade in Europe Ava...
Metal
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
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
$18,500 / item
Helios 44 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Helios ceiling light features an imposing composition of illuminated Murano glass shades gravitating around a central tinted mirror. The first images show the fixture in a medley of bronze finishes with a gray center mirror-subsequent pictures show it in a selection of alternative finishes. See Helios 66...
Brass
Etna N. 15 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.15 is the intermediate fixture of the Etna series with a glass shade composed of dozens of crystal elements. The organic cast brass shell culmina...
Brass
Helios 44 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Helios ceiling light features an imposing composition of illuminated Murano glass shades gravitating around a central tinted mirror. The first images show the fixture in polished...
Brass
Santa 63 Surface-Mounted Spotlight Lamp in Aged Brass by Nuumbra
Located in Geneve, CH
Santa 63 Surface-Mounted Spotlight Lamp in Aged Brass by Nuumbra Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 6,3 x H 17 cm. Materials: Aged brass. Available in blackened steel or in aged brass. Prices m...
Brass
$9,200 / item
Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.21 is the largest fixture of the Etna series with an expansive glass shade composed of dozens of crystal elements. The organic cast brass shell c...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
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 polished brass e...
Brass
Bola Disc Flush 18 Wall and Ceiling Light * new matte colors * by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc Flush is now available in four painted finishes. The objective with the Bola Flush is to provide both direct and reflected light from either ceiling or wall mounted vantag...
Aluminum
$2,400 / item
Bombato Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Made by hand in Europe.
Metal
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Glass Polyhedral Flush Mount w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist handblown Murano smoked glass polyhedral flush mount, manufactured in Italy during the 21st century, is a striking example of contemporary Italian craftsmanship fused ...
Brass
La Murrina Vistosi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Vintage Italy 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant vintage Italian flush mount ceiling light, Glass shade made by La Murrina. The gold-plated metal fixture by Vistosi, circa 1980s or earlier. The fixture features a substan...
Metal
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in Crystal Amber 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
Palwa Flower Glass Flush Mount, Austria 1970
By Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Polished brass base with 6 candelabra sockets, numerous individual large clear glass in the shape of a flower forms a shade.
Brass
Petite Satin Glass & Chrome Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1980s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous modern flush mount ceiling or wall light by Paulmann Leuchten, Germany. Featuring a sleek chrome base paired with a satin glass shade, this versatile fixture embodies the cl...
Metal, Chrome
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
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
"Ice" Glass and Chrome Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A large four socket chrome flush mount with a thick ice cube design glass shade.
Chrome
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian Murano glass leaves modern ceiling lights. Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves. Available with clear and a...
Art Glass
$2,275 / item
Fractale Large Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in Silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade in Europe Av...
Metal
$12,500 / item
Victoire Flush Mount by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The Victoire flush mount in brass, designed by David Duncan. The round frame having curved, low iron glass in three sections, separated by rectangular sections with beveled edges und...
Brass
Brass 5 light flush mount, Leola, Germany, 1970's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great flush mount. Perfect for any wall or ceiling, Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for the German maker Leola. Made in the early 1970s. Brass with brushed finish. For five light bulb...
Brass
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
$3,600 / item
Etna N.10 Flush Mount and Sconce by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.10 is the smallest fixture of the Etna series with a cast brass shell and a glass shade composed of dozens of crystal elements. Shown in polished...
Brass
Tiffany Contemporary modern Hanging Lamp 60 Silver Silk lampshade Glass Brass
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 expe...
Brass
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in 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
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Signal Flush Mounts from Souda, White and Copper, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Flush Mount from Souda. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce ...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Slamp Clizia Flush Large Mama non Mama by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is an ode to joy, femininity, primordial love, and pure emotion. Once illuminated, the lamp’s delicate details create plays o...
Plastic
Globe Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, In Stock
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
Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin bra...
Brass
Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk, Modern Design, 55 cm
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
$390 / item
Tablet 6 Wood Wall Sconce
Located in Edmonton, CA
The Tablet series consists of multiple wood backing plates that showcase the glass globe as it sinks into the wood behind it. This series is available in various finishes. This fi...
Glass, Hardwood
Charming Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or 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
Bola Disc Flush 32 Wall and Ceiling Light * new matte colors * by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc Flush is now available in four painted finishes. The objective with the Bola Flush is to provide both direct and reflected light from either ceiling or wall mounted vantag...
Aluminum
Italian Murano Glass Flush Mount Light, Gold, 2010s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass flush mount ceiling luminaire showcases radiant contemporary Venetian organic lighting design. Handcrafted in Italy during the twenty-tens, this low-profile over...
Gold
Globe Flush Mount, Research.Lighting, Polished Copper, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in polished copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Copper Electronics: ...
Brass, Steel
Signal Flush Mount, White and Copper, 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
Modernist Satin Brass and Hand Blown Frosted Murano Acqua Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic modernist chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It off...
Brass
$937 / item
Mezzo Small Flush Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Mezzo small flush lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass with opal glass shade Dimensions: H 13 x W 13 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the ...
Brass
Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Textured Curved Glass Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural contemporary semi-flush mount ceiling light featuring a warm brass-tone frame and sculptural curved textured glass panels. This refined fixture combines clean modern l...
Metal