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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...
Brass
Mohenjo Daro Table Lamp in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary table lamp, Mohenjo Daro in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & TNT slub. Handmade in India. Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valley. Inspi...
Brass
Italian Vintage Iron and Tôle Sunflower Sconce
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage sunflower motif tole-painted wall sconce sprouting stylized flowers lit by three candelabra-base bulbs for ambient lighting. The linear wrought iron fixture has a mod...
Metal
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (i...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
$2,995 / set
Italian Vintage Pair of Tole Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage pair of floral-themed tôle wall sconces sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and pale yellow flowers lit by three candelabra bulbs for ambient lighting in any room. ...
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/3 Outdoor Wall Lamp in Copper for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) Iconic PH 4.5/3 outdoor wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1970s. Executed in copper with the characteri...
Metal, Copper
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and...
Brass
Hanging Pendant Caged Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel - Medium
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM 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...
Steel
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
Vintage BBQ Neon and Marquee Bulb Arrow Sign Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sign set pairs a large marquee-style arrow with a vertical neon panel. The arrow is formed from shaped metal sheeting lined with small incandescent bulbs that blink and emit a w...
Metal, Enamel
$3,530 / set
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of wall sconces, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern, organic wall sconces features a han...
Brass
French Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp with New Shade and Cord
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage mid-century table lamp in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, all hand-carved from beech as a square double-helix pattern of complex geometric patterns. The design has Brut...
Beech, Linen
$1,050Sale Price|59% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
$3,005 / item
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern brass lamp, Patra, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to...
Brass
Curtis Jere "Lily Pad" Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural floor lamp by Curtis Jere, dated 1974, featuring two flattened cones and arranged asymmetrically. The lamp is composed of polished nickel-plated metal. To view more of ...
Metal, Nickel
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Pair of Bunch Pendant Lights, Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Bunch Pendant Lights designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 5x G9 S...
Metal
Luxury Crystal Table Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Globe Table Lamp, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble, Dimmable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (in...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Florentine Style Alabaster Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount produced by Massive Leuchten, Germany, in the 1980s. This elegant light features a stunning textured glass shade with a soft, marbled appearance ...
Metal
21st-Century, Luxury pink and purple Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Marian Jamieson "Spyglass" Chandelier Antique Brass Shell White Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles by renowned American lighting designer Marian Jamieson, this "Spyglass" chandelier is a sophisticated example of contemporary artisan lighting...
Metal
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180 Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colo...
Brass
Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensio...
Metal
Bonnie Config 6 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 300cm/118"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They featur...
Brass
Saffron Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp shade. Handmade in India. With m...
Brass
Under The Banyan Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine powe...
Brass
$1,600 / set
Pair 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 1970s hand blown glass Murano sconces.
Steel
ClassiCon Tube Light Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray in STOCK
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
NON-dimmable Floor lamp by Eileen Gray. Chrome-plated tubular steel with black plastic lamp socket for mounting light source. Floor plate chrome-plated metal with push-button switc...
Steel
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Parchment Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A striking bespoke ceiling light fixture titled “Spider Special 150.” This piece features six handcrafted parchment shades arranged on a brass metal frame. Each shade is meticulously...
Brass
Established & Sons TIKI Table Lamp in pebble Grey matt Finish by Nao Tamura
By Established & Sons, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nao Tamura’s characterful, bird-like lamp is robotically carved from milky-white polycarbonate to create a delicate form. Intended to sit in clusters, or ‘flocks’, Tiki suggests a di...
Aluminum
Established & Sons GELATO Glass Table Lamp in Rose Finish by Carlo Nason
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in the 1960s as a wired table lamp, Carlo Nason and Established & Sons have redeveloped Gelato into a portable glass lamp, bringing the Italian designer’s art...
Aluminum
Established & Sons FILIGRANA Lantern by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Filigrana collection expands with a new portable lantern featuring its signature canes. Blending a 16th-century glassblowing technique with a contemporary aesthetic, each piece ...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Mohenjo Daro Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mohenjo Daro Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valley. Inspired by the raw simplicity of Mohenjo-Daro, these objects pay tribute to the l...
Brass
$2,140 / item
Majuli Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Decorative table lamp, Majuli in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic f...
Brass
CADEN LARGE Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
La Murrina Vistosi Pink 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
$1,082 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
$600 / item
PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass 6-Tier Oblong Reeded Paneled Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Modernist six-tier chandelier, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass with a striking oblong silhouette and exquisite reeded paneled design, Italy, 21st century. This im...
Nickel
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Black soft by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
$1,046Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Maitland-Smith Candlestick Form Buffet Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland-Smith Candlestick-Form Table Lamps with original shades harp and finials.. Measures 9" in with, 8" in depth and 38.5" in height to the top of the finial.
Composition
$1,882 / item
Totem Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TOTEM TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a textured detailing, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature,...
Ceramic
Italian Model Ganimede Pendant Lamp by L. Agnoletto and M. Rusconi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare pendant light from the italian manufacturer italiana luce/nemo. an elegant design from italy. What makes this light special is the interplay of classic and technical materials....
Metal
Modern Fabric Pendant Light Large From Studio Mirei to Costantini, Phantasma
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Providing perfect light in a unique form, this pendant lamp will complement a modern interior, providing a subtle glow and captivating ambiance. The name Phantasma comes from its eth...
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Pair of Wall Lights "Elevation 4" In Gold Patina White Lampshades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
This pair of wall lights are hand-built in our Parisian workshop; it is part of the new collection. The finish is gold patina for the metal structure and white fabric with gold galo...
Metal
$3,765 / set
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Brass
$1,082 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
$7,900 / item
Ovoid Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with a mixture of opaque and transparent coral color Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in bronze finish / Made in Italy by Fabio...
Brass
1950s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Crystal Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in mult...
Metal
Harmony of the Heavens Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary table lamp, Harmony of the Heavens Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table lamp in brass with lamp shade in natural linen. Handmade in India. In the celestial chronicles of ...
Brass
Oasis Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Brass table lamp, Oasis Repoussé in patinated brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table lamp in brass with semi precious inserts & raw silk lamp shade. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves...
Brass
French Vintage Petite Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage mid-century lantern in satin nickel finish that has timeless sophistication and understated elegance to fit modern or traditional homes. The cylindrical metal form i...
Metal
Pair of Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamps by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A pair of Hand Crafted beautiful and sofisticate Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamps. These elegant lamps are made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of s...
Blown Glass
Ivy Branch Sculptural Glass Floor Lamp for Living Room or Bedroom by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the beauty of climbing vines inside with our Ivy Branch Floor Lamp. Sculptural and unconventional, this piece bends organically as it reaches up toward the sun. The warm and ...
Metal
Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants ( D 40 cm) suspend...
Brass
$205Sale Price|34% Off
Tab Floor Lamp by Barber & Osgerby - Modern Aluminum Design, Italy
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Tab / Floor Lamp by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby A brand new edition of the Tab family. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capabili...
Aluminum
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