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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Small Lead Crystal Flowe Flush Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring instant sparkle and retro glamour to your space with this stunning vintage floral ceiling light. Featuring a layered design of faceted crystal‑style petals radiating from a cen...
Crystal, Metal
$650 / item
Tablet 36 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. Our lig...
Glass, Hardwood
d'ac Lighting Nube Ceiling/Wall Light Fixture
Located in Brookfield, CT
A versatile light fixture with Italian hand-blown glass shade and white-aluminum backplate. For standard ceiling or wall junction box mounting.
Glass
Amber Glass Flush Mount, 1980s, Bankamp Leuchten, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage amber glass flush mount light by Bankamp Leuchten, Germany, circa late 20th century. The gently domed glass shade features warm amber tones that create a soft, in...
Metal
$2,272 / item
Marble Lamp One Color Edition by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one color edition by Formaminima Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm Materials: Lamp body in marble giallo reale rosato Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside- diffuser...
Marble, Brass
$3,237 / item
Small Artés Wall-Mount Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Artés wall-mount lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Bronze, satin brass details, Honed alabaster Dimensions: 32 x H 9 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in Crystal Smoky 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
$2,366 / item
Etty Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Etty lamp by Imperfettolab 2015 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: Ø 50 X 15 cm Materials: fibreglass Available in other sizes. A lamp that, like a moon high in the sky or...
Fiberglass
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Copper, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Copper Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x ...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Dish Flush Mounts, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dish Flush Mounts designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Globe Size: ~4.75in Electronic...
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount 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
Pair of Dome Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Flush Mounts in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Steel
Petite Yellow Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Vintage Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant vintage Italian flush mount ceiling light, Glass shade made in Italy. The metal fixture by an unknown manufacturer, probably custom made lacquered in the circa 1980s. The...
Metal
$1,848 / item
Lamp One in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in brass by Formaminima Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm Materials: Lamp body in solid brass, satin finish Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside-diffuser Limog...
Brass
Pair of Signal Flush Mounts from Souda, White and Brass, Made to Order
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
Lamp One 6-Light Chandelier in Black Marble by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one 6-light chandelier in black marble by Formaminima Dimensions: H 93 x 30 x 30 cm Materials: marble Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside-diffuser Limoges b...
Marble, Brass
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Clear and Turquoise Color Flowers, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions and light blue or turquoise, mounted on a basket fram...
Metal
Remains Lighting "Cardea" Polished Nickel Glass Flush Mount Ceiling/Wall light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural and highly refined, this Remains Lighting "Cardea" flush mount or wall sconce represents the meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design language that has made Remains...
Brass, Nickel
Slamp Clizia Celing/Wall Mini White by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Handcrafted from interlocking Cristalflex® petals, complete with a magnetic system that allows for easy installation and cleaning, Clizia Pixel ceiling (or wall sconce) is covered in...
Other
$2,900 / item
Zenith Double Glass Wall/Ceiling Light in Gold
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. Made by hand in Europe.
Metal
Dish Flush Mount, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in 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: ~4.75in Electronics...
Metal
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
French Bronze + Frosted Glass Flush Mount by Sabino for Dominique, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French flush mount from the 1950s, designed by Sabino for Maison Dominique. Originally created for the SS France ocean liner, the piece carries that sense of movement—design made ...
Bronze
SLAMP Clizia Large Flush Light in White by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
Plastic
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4....
Brass, Steel
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Nickel 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 polished nicke...
Brass
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Brass, 5in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in brushed brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x...
Brass, Steel
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Copper, 5in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in polished copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Copper Electronics:...
Brass, Steel
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
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel
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 brass interior and polished nickel ...
Brass
$2,500 / item
Jupiter Marble Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
White marble with black veins piece mounted on a black lacquered metal base. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade in Europe
Marble, Metal
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
Set of Four Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Globe Flush Mounts in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4....
Brass, Steel
Bola Disc Flush 12 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
Pair of Globe Flush Mounts, Research.Lighting, Copper, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Flush Mounts in copper designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Copper Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5 ...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Globe Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 5in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Flush Mounts in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: ...
Brass, Steel
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in White Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
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
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
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 magical light. Wattage 4-6 W...
Glass
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 40, Tobacco 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 exper...
Brass
Vistosi Ecos Flush Mount in Crystal Striped Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
By Renato Toso, Noti Massari, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
One ring, infinite combinations. The concept of the Ecos collection is just in one element: the glass ring. The chromatic and texture variations that the designers Renato Toso, Noti ...
Glass
Luxurious Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular and large ceiling light with a myriad of handmade Murano glass "Triedi" with a fabulous light effect. Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors. 16 x E 27 lig...
Blown Glass
Vistosi Giogali Flush Mount in Crystal Amber Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
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
Flush Mount Murano Ice Glass Wood Frame, 1980s Fischer Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous flush mount light in clear heavy Murano ice glass with a wooden frame. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires two European E27 Edison bulb, up to ...
Metal
Pair of Dish Flush Mounts, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dish Flush Mounts designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Globe Size: ~3.15in Electronic...
Metal
Pair of Brass Amber Glass Wall Lights/ Flush Mounts by Motoko Isshi for Staff
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rare 1960s made ceiling fixtures or wall lights by Staff / Germany designed by Motoko Ishii made of a thick-walled drop structured shade with a diameter 14.9” (38 cm) and 3.9” (10 cm...
Metal, Brass
Magnificent Monumental Snow Flake Barovier Toso Style Murano Flush Mount 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The chandelier is made of clear glass leafs, over a round metal frame. The Fixture requires three European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. It is translucent an...
Metal
Deep Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Deep Flush Mount in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G...
Steel
SLAMP Aurora Mini Flush Light in White by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates, Slamp
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
Signal Flush Mount, White and Nickel, from Souda, In Stock
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
Signal Flush Mount from Souda, Black and Nickel, In Stock
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
$1,750 / item
Signal Flush Mount from Souda, Copper, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly balanced by it’s striking form. W...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 60 Silver blue 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 exp...
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
Pair of Globe Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Brass, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Flush Mounts in brushed brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Brass Electronics: 1x...
Brass, Steel
Match Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini in Silvered Glass & Brass Hand Made Italy
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
MATCH : table, hanging, floor lamp Clear crystal, amber crystal Flare up the vital energy! Nearly 25 years ago, the first beauxobjet was created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, ...
Brass
Sabrina Landini Silvered Art Glass Ring Pendant Lamp, Modern Design Made 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 all its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring pendant echoes the solitary wedding ring. Suspended from an invisible link cable, this design uses negative space to make the ultimate statement. Echoing the antique charm of estate jewels, the micropavé pendant lamp shines with a breathtaking round diamond light center set in a geometric multi facet canopy. Ring is the fiery expression of love. A striking center light source surrounded by silvered glass tiles, like set...
Metal
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light LARGE 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
Pair of Signal Flush Mounts from Souda, Black and Nickel, Made to Order
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
Brass & Glass Wall or Ceiling Light by Gino Sarfatti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass & Glass Wall or Ceiling Light by Gino Sarfatti. Rewired for US. Single socket.
Brass