Modern Lanterns
MODERN STYLE
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Paper
Hanging Pendent Lantern Sculpture Contemporary 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Hanging Pendent Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - SMALL (AMBER)
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Wonderful Large Six Light Gilt Iron Lantern Chandelier Manner Of Giacometti
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Six Light Gilt Iron Lantern / Chandelier In The Manner Of Alberto Giacometti, In A Hexagonal Form With An Interior Of Alternating Tapering Six Light Candelabra Lights
Category
20th Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Hanging Pendent Lantern 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Hanging Pendent Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - SMALL (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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Plaster
Kozo Person 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Paper
Hanging Pendent Lantern 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Platinum
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Lanterns with Murano Ribbons
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass lanterns with Murano glass ribbons stacked.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Very Large 8 Light Wrought Iron Dennis & Leen Navarre Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Very Large 2 Tier Interior 8 Light Wrought Iron Dennis & Leen "Navarre" Lantern Fixture, We Will Supply A New Lead Wire Based On However Many Feet Required.
Actual Lant...
Category
20th Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to create a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
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.
Category
20th Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - ANNA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
RD15 8 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 8 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: Diameter 200.3 x H 180 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: Black Gunmetal.
Also available in fin...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
"Decò" Contemporary Wall Lamp, Rose, Silvered Crystal Bowl, Cast Melted Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
DECO
The little star
The traditional know-how of our workshop dances to the rhythm of our creative days, discover the story of the Maison Sabrina Landini, punctuated by originalit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Modern Mediterranean Style Hand Blown Glass Globe w/ Beveled Squares
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Mediterranean-style yellow hand-blown amber glass globe features a glass globe with beveled pyramids around the entire circumstance. The warm amber hue radiates a soft, g...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in black by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 239 x 336, 2.4 kg
Material: Shades and arm in black lacquered stainless s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendant, Denmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Outstanding danish design light pendant, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020.
One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw bulb up to 40watt.
Mea...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Circus Pendant Light By Corinna Warm For Warm Medium Black/Bronze In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus 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 or white with a luxurious bronze interior gently reflecting the light.
The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request.
Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal.
The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm for Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Sciolari Cyclone Pendant Chandelier Original Label
Located in Roma, IT
ORIGINAL Italian ”Cyclone” pendant fixture by Gaetano Sciolari in polished aluminum
Original label
Center shade in acrylic
Designer Max Sauze 1970s.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Denmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of outstanding danish design light pendants, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020.
One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw bulb up to ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Three Caged White Glass Italian Pendants
Located in Houston, TX
Three caged white glass Italian pendants, (circa 1930-1950). White glass turns a cool opal-like color when pendant is lit. Newly wired for ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Modern Neoclassical Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Satin 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Copper Lantern with Clear Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian copper lantern with clear glass, from 1980.
In working condition.
Equipped with original 20th century European wiring.
We recommend buyer consults an experienced electrician ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Adnet Style Tour Eiffel Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adnet style Tour Eiffel Lantern, enameled and gilt brass lantern in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category
20th Century French Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable light fixture lightbulb - CARLOTTA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - ISABELLA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier- LUISA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
"Il Pezzo 3 Floor Lamp" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable hand-blown light fixture - FELICITA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 French 1960s black globe pendants. Matching canopies.
Can be installed aligned, in a grid, or in a cluster at different heights.
Perfect...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 French 1960s black globe pendants. Matching canopies.
Can be installed aligned, in a grid, or in a cluster at different heights.
Per...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier - PIA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
"Il Pezzo 3 Floor Lamp" - gold finish brass - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass stru...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Murano Glass Chandelier, made in Italy, 1990 circa, Handcraft
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Important Murano Glass Chandelier, handcraft, composed of 14 arms in hand worked glass with a glass shade at the end.
Made in Italy, 1990 circa
Diameter 120cm x H90cm
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic night lamp that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. Rexx is a painter and ceramicist. He ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Modern Hanging Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of large modern hanging lanterns.
Metal frame and a beautiful smoked glass with crackles in the frame (crackles are intentional in frame)....
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Jiri Krejcirik, Atelier Boucquet, Corinna Warm, and WARM. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $66 and tops out at $31,289 while the average work can sell for $4,400.