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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Paolo Rizzatto - Model 265 Wall lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
The Model 265 by Paolo Rizzatto is made out of laquered steel.
This wall lamp seems to defy gravity thanks to its elegant counterweight.
This original italian lamp from the 70's i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Soap 6 Dt Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass 6 arm sculptural chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: D 117.4 x W 117.4 x H 173.1 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: natural brass.
Also available in f...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$7,263 / 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,675 / item
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
$2,675 / item
RD15 6 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 6 Arms Black Gunmetal chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: diameter 139 x height 165.1 cm
Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: black gunmetal.
Also availab...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
$6,998 / item
RD15 8 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 8 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: Diameter 200.3 x H 180 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: Polished Nickel.
Also available ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
$11,905 / item
7 Ciel Chandelier by Ludovic Clément d'Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
7 Ciel chandelier by Ludovic Clément d'Armont
Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont can be made to order in any requested dimensions. Please contact us for custom made creations.
2020
Materials: Polished brass, canopy, blown glass, LEDs
Dimensions: diameter 55 x 100 cm
After the lights evoking the Stars, the Moon and Planets, Semeur d’étoiles (Star Sower) wanted to propose a sky evocating piece. Thus, this chandelier consists of glassware reproducing a cloudy sky. Ciel (Sky) glassware can also be mounted differently: table lamp, mobile chandeliers, necklace chandelier.
This is only an example. We manufacture bespoke chandeliers: size, quantity, finishes,
light, textures.
Ludovic Clément d’Armont is the creator of Semeur d’étoiles. That is the continuation of a family tradition of centuries of gentle glassmakers, painters, carpenters and artists. Both an engineer and an artist, he combines creative emotions with optical, electronic, thermal, environmental, electrical, chemical, color, energy, mechanical and medical considerations. His pleasure is do discuss with you to achieve the ideal piece.
Ludovic presents his approach: “First, the simplicity of my work is based on a fundamental thought, nature and science are similar. My creative process marks the identity of mathematics and nature, the selective experimentation of the nature and human research lead to the same decisions.
«That is why, analysis and experimentation mingle in my creation. Because the intelligence of nature is the long time of his experiments, just like that of man is the number of its research. The aesthetic result aims to illustrate and proclaim this, in a dreamy and amazed shout, showing the fusion of sciences and life. The place of man inside the Universe is thus clear: humanism becomes the demonstrated organization of society.»
Semeur d’étoiles designs and manufactures lighting artworks: sculptures, chandeliers, lighting walls and ceilings
Eco-friendly design is our DNA embarrassed by prestigious clients such as Vincent Darré, Bismut & Bismut, LVMH and State of Craft.
Our signature is a soothing French Art de...
Category
2010s French Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$25,133 / item
RD15 12 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 12 arms polished nickel chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 89.1 cm
Materials: Solid brass. Hand blown glass globes
Finishes: Polished nickel. Available also ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
$16,859 / item
RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 99 x D 99 x H 53 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes
Lamp: 3 LED 1,6W
Extension Rods: 1 x 15.24, 1 x 27.9 cm, 1 x...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$4,341 / item
Modern Mill Table Lamp, Brushed Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 mill table lamps, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Mill is a modern lighting concept and an attractive addition to a modern home. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lanterns
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$6,998 / 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,475 / item
Universe Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass 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: solid natural brass.
Also available...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$6,121 / item
Soap 6 DT Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Soap 6 DT Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 117 x D 117 x H 173 cm
Materials: Metal, hand blown glass globes
Finishes: Polished nickel
Other finishes available: Black gunmetal...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$7,936 / item
Soap 6 DT Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gunmetal 6 arm sculptural Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: D 117.4 x W 117.4 x H 173.1 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: Black Gunmetal.
Also avai...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$7,263 / item
"Il Pezzo 3 Floor Lamp" - nickel - 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, Nickel, Brass
$5,411 / item
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...
Category
20th Century European Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
$1,401 Sale Price / set
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Maillon 3C LED Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 3 oval metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light.
Soft white 3000K.
1800 lumens.
Dimmable.
Category
2010s Modern Lanterns
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,600 / item
Large German Silver-Plated Hanging Lantern by WMF
Located in London, GB
Large German silver-plated hanging lantern by WMF
German, c.1920
Height 90cm, diameter 24cm
Consisting of a round pointed gadrooned finial suspended by curb chains and surmounte...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Walnut Tetra Floor Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Tetra floor light by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 21" x 21" x H 20"
Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil. LED lights.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Walnut
$2,910 / item
Soap B7 MD Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 7 arm chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 150.2 x D 23 x H 173.4 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Max wa...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$9,921 / item
RD15 6 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 6 arm chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: Diameter 139 x Height 165.1 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Fin...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$7,936 / item
RD15 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 arm chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 97.8 x D 97.8 x H 143 cm
Materials: solid brass, hand blown glass globes
Lamp: 3...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,341 / item
RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 3 arm chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 97.8 x D 97.8 x H 53 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Lamp: 3...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$4,954 / item
Universe Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished nickel 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: polished nickel.
Also a...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$6,938 / 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 avai...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
$6,121 / item
RD15 12 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 12 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 290
Materials: Solid Brass, Hand Blown Glass Globes
Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$14,827 / item
Monumental Table or Sideborad Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in PARIS, FR
A monumental table or sidebord lamp attributes to Luigi Caccia Dominioni. With all the characteristics of the designer : a disc-shaped lampshade in painted iron on an opaline glass g...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron
Glass Pendant by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Glass pendant lamp by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy circa 1961, exterior shade in green glass with white glass interior diffuser, with hardware in brass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Price Upon Request
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.