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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Hanging Pendant Caged Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - LARGE (WHITE) J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The col...
Steel
Hanging Pendant Cage Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM (WHITE) J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The co...
Steel
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Steel
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large Black/Bronze In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminu...
Aluminum
$1,100 / item
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Silver Plate, Aluminum
Wonderful Modern Ralph Lauren Large Polished Nickel Round Glass Lantern Fixture
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Ralph Lauren Style Large Polished Nickel Round Glass Lantern Fixture With 10 Candelabra Internal Lights, Accompanied By Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware
Nickel
$1,250 / item
Kozo Horse Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Gnorski Kozo Paper limited edition lanterns are being sold exclusively through Studio AHEAD. These lights are made of Douglas fir, Thai kozo paper, and porcelain electrical el...
Wood, Paper
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - ANNA
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is encircled by sprinkling decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable light fixture lightbulb - CARLOTTA
By Multiforme, MARCANTONIO, Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colours and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is encircled by sprinkling decoratio...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$12,500 / item
Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Plaster Alard Three-arm fixture. This fixture is UL wired. One in stock. Please note this fixture is customizable. Lead time is 8-10 weeks. NOT...
Plaster
$16,700
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
This striking fixture catches light in wonderful ways through the panes of stamped and textured Murano glass. The large size gives the piece significant impact. We love the chevron d...
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - ISABELLA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, Multiforme, MARCANTONIO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Fine E. F. Chapman Modern Globe Polished Nickel Pendant Visual Comfort Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful E. F. Chapman modern white glass globe & polished nickel sputnik pendant by Visual Comfort.
Nickel
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in silver, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Maillon 3A Led Pendant Light
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 3 oval metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 31 Watts – 110 lumens / watt Dimmable. Can be customized. Standard finish options available. Dimensions: Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Contemporary Silver Palladium Leaf Table Lamps by Elliott Levine
Located in Bronx, NY
"Philosopher's Stone" Table Lamp Elliott Levine A truly unique pair of table lamps, inspired by Chinese philosopher's stones and designed by artist Elliott Levine. Each lamp is met...
Platinum
$2,475 / item
Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
Brass
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Steel
$6,298 / item
Clear Blue Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Lantern made of a brass structure and central stem covered by Murano glass slabs overlapping each other. Each glass part is embossed with leaves motifs and the whole slab is made of ...
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier- LUISA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$12,950 / item
James de Wulf Armadillo Chandelier Lighting
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass chandelier designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales...
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - PIA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colours and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. A rostral decoration in ruby glass and amber ballerin...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Angle Indoor/Outdoor LED Cast plated Silver Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...
Silver Plate, Aluminum
$6,750 / item
James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass pendant designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales," f...
Brass
White Barovier Murano Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern, from the island of Murano, ”Pulegoso” glass blades are attached to a gilt brass structure to form this stunning fixture. This is a special order from Italy, please contact ...
Brass
New Modern Table Lamp in Marble, creator Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp in Bianco Michelangelo and Fior di Pesco Carnico Marbles. Vibrations of light and matter “The sculptor doesn’t try to translate his thought into marble: he thinks in m...
Marble
Tekna Montrose Small-C Wall Light on Bracket with Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Small lantern with pagoda structure in dark bronze with outside fitted clear glass, mounted on a support bracket in black smith finishing. For outdoor use (IP44). Caret Squirrel C...
Bronze
Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Robert Sonneman Mother Pearl tube Cathedral chandelier Total height cm 100 Perfectly working This artwork, never before on the market,...
Metal
Serge Castella "Cage" Chandelier, circa 2020, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Serge Castella "Cage" Chandelier Custom-made. Signed and numbered. Metal and plaster. France, circa 2020. Very good condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, Design an...
Metal
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
Chrome
$1,250 / item
Kozo Bird Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Gnorski Kozo Paper limited edition lanterns are being sold exclusively through Studio AHEAD. These lights are made of Douglas fir, Thai kozo paper, and porcelain electrical el...
Wood, Paper
Tekna Montrose City Small-C Light on Foot in Dark Bronze and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Small lantern in dark bronze on foot with pagoda structure with outside fitted clear glass. Dimensions: width 213mm - height 495mm - projection 213mm. LED Rustica clear glass e26 120...
Bronze
$2,275 / item
Satin Brass Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
Brass
New modern table lamp in Marble, creator Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Floor lamp in Bianco Michelangelo and Fior di Pesco Carnico Marbles. Vibrations of light and matter “The sculptor doesn’t try to translate his thought into marble: he thinks in marble, directly, as if everything were already marble,” wrote André Gide. His words perfectly sum up Jacopo Simonetti’s work and style. The young designer has created a lightweight yet eternal lamp, vibrant and bright yet porous. He thought in marble, like someone who has long known and worked with this exquisite material, drawing inspiration from the gentle, sinuous lines of coral reefs. Marble and coral, both of them exquisite and delicate, elegant and natural materials. The result is a lamp whose light pairs with the uniqueness of marble to recreate the allure of the marine world for a cosy, exclusive ambience. Also available as a single and triptych table...
Marble
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Lanterns with Murano Ribbons
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass lanterns with Murano glass ribbons stacked.
Brass
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The geometric brass, tan leather and glass 'Pentagone' lantern by Design Frères. In the style of Adolf Loos. The Dodekaeder lamp as originally designed by Adolf Loos for the Knize Gentlemen's stores (Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Bad Gastein...
Brass
$12,000 / item
Murano Glass Teal Italian Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Murano glass lantern of glass “piastre” leaves in textured ivory and a metallic teal blue color. The handblown glass is attached t...
Brass
Set of 2 Modern Dumont Table Lamps, Pink Lampshade, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Dumont Table Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The luxurious Art Deco table lamp Dumont creates a subliminal ambience for extraordina...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Modern Neoclassical Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, sober Italian midcentury pendant / chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the Modern Neoclassical Style (Novecento) with six fluted arms in enameled met...
Glass
Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame,...
Blown Glass
Sexy Modern Light Design and Signed by Fredrick Ramond with an Art Deco Feeling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...
Metal, Brass
$12,044 / item
Soap B7 MD Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Soap B7 MD Brass chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 150 x D 23 x H 83.4 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Max wattage: 1.6W Bulb base: G4, 12V AC Lumens: 600...
Brass
$7,513 / item
RD15 6 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 6 Arms chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 138 x D 138 x H 165 Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Schwung is a German word, and loosely ...
Brass
$1,199
Citadel Large Lantern
Located in Timisoara, RO
Citadel draws upon the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, specifically the celestial realm known as the Heavenly Palace (天宫) — a divine citadel presided over by the Jade Emperor, ru...
Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish modern Wood pine lamp handmade 1970s
Located in Boden, SE
This lovely lamp was made in Sweden and dates back to the 1970s The lamp shade is made of pine The lamp is perfect for the living room or bedroom. All items we sell are used /anti...
Pine
$328 / item
Small Light’in Lantern by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Small light’in lantern by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 1.50 kg With a sharp sense of contemporary Functionalist style, Mogens Lassen designed the iconic Kubus candleholder in 1962, a piece once reserved solely for family and close architect colleagues. In 1983 he reapproached his own geometric candleholders...
Metal
$11,269 / item
RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 200 x H 180 Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 8 x max 10W G4, 12V (bulbs included) ...
Brass
Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame, w...
Blown Glass
$6,280 / item
Universe Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 arm contemporary chandelier by Schwung. Dimensions: D 25 x W 128.2 x H 178 cm. Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes. Finish: black gunmetal. Also ava...
Metal, Brass
Three Contemporary Scandinavian Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Danmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three outstanding scandinavian design light pendants, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020. One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw ...
Brass
$3,100 / item
MONTROSE FLOOR - 3000K dark bronze clear glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Floor lantern with pagoda structure and handle (eyelet) with outside fitted clear glass, indirect lighting, 5 meter cable H05RNF and plug.
Metal, Bronze
High End Twin Cylindrical Glass Affects Chromed Hanging or Table Storm Lanterns
By Luminaire
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very high end portable luminaire chrome with duel cylindrical glass shades hanging lanterns They are an exceptional qualit...
Chrome
Circus Spun Aluminum Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm Large Black/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black...
Aluminum
$2,675 / item
Oil Rubbed Brass Emil Lantern - Large
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A timeless addition for an entryway rendered in bent brass, the Emil Wall Lantern is an updated classic with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 11" W x 11" D x 26" H, 10" Globe...
Brass
$3,150 / item
PENROSE ON 120V dark bronze E26 socket
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...
Bronze
$3,800 / item
PENROSE ON 120V - LED WITH CANDLE EFFECT dark bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...
Bronze
$2,335 / item
Antique Brass Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
Brass
$2,275 / item
Oil Rubbed Brass Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
Brass
$6,280 / item
Universe Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Universe Brass chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 128 x D 25 x H 87.5 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Measures: Ceiling plate diameter 19.5 x H 4.5 cm Glass...
Brass