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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Flora Floor Lamp by J.M. Szymanski, Hand-Blown Glass & Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
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 link between nature and the built envir...
Steel
Trimonocle Pendant Brass Bronzed and Grated Glass by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant of 3 rings which are movable to each other, filled with ribbed glass, with leds. power supply placed on distance. Bronzed brass frame. diameter of each ring is 48 cm.
Brass
$1,600 / set
Pair 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 1970s hand blown glass Murano sconces.
Steel
Italian Vintage Tole-Painted Sunflower Wall Sconce, 1960s Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Dome Pendant Lights by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Pendant Lights in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x...
Steel
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Dennis and Leen Formations French Crystal Primitive Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis and Leen Formations French Crystal Primitive Chandelier.
Crystal, Metal
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
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
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
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
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 Bul...
Marble, Metal, Steel, Brass
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
Italian Vintage Tôle Floral Wall Sconces, Hand-Painted Metal, 1960s
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
Pair of Natural Rattan and Vintage Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of natural rattan wall lamp with vintage brass finish, designed in a contemporary style with a warm, textured appearance. This wall lamp features a rounded woven rattan shade mo...
Stainless Steel, Iron
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture by J.M. Szymanski, NYC
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 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
Set of XX Century Italian Venetian Style Brass Lanterns, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A lovely set of patinated brass glass encased oblong lanterns handmade in the mid 20th Century. The glass is hand-blown and curved to fit the multi-tiered, contoured frame. Sold w...
Brass
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
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
$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
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Porcelain Hanging Lamp, In Stock
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Maison Jansen Style Brass and Chrome Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist floor lamp in the Maison Jansen style, combining a chrome and steel cylindrical stem with brass collar accents and a circular brass base. Triple bulb configuration accepts ...
Brass, Chrome
$3,005 / item
Modern brass lamp, Patra, 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
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
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...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Brass Floor Lamp, Under The Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Floor Lamp, Under The Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal Floor lamp in Brass & Linen. Handmade in India. Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence o...
Brass
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron 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
Oggetti D'Arte Crystal Floor Lamp, Totem Design, Fumè, green and yellow Crystal
Located in Calenzano, FI
This imposing crystal floor lamp, designed by Oggetti d'Arte srl, is a masterpiece of verticality and light, created for those seeking a furnishing piece that is both functional and ...
Crystal
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
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
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
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
$1,893 / 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
$1,370 / item
Modern brass lamp, Leh, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern brass lamp, Leh, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & Linen. Handmade in India. Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays...
Brass
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
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
Decorative table lamp, Majuli 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
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
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
Chandelier LED Handmade by Ovature Studios, Solid Brass, Bonnie Config 6
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, Bronze, Nickel
$1,278 / 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
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
$2,000 / item
FLO Pendant PR6
Located in Renton, WA
With a focus on form and flow, the FLO Pendant PR6 introduces softness to suspended lighting. Its smooth silhouette shapes light gently, allowing illumination to settle naturally wit...
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
Charming Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
Glass
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
$3,550 / 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
$1,088 / 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
$1,088 / 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
$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
Sculptural table lamp, Maski in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sculptural table lamp, Maski in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & Natural linen. Handmade in India. From the depths of India’s archaeological history, drawn fro...
Brass
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Black soft by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
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
Brass table lamp, Oasis Repoussé in patinated brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
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 invo...
Brass
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Sconces in Frosted Smoked Topaz
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces embodies the rich tradition of Venetian glassmaking with a contemporary twist. The fluted glass design showcases a fros...
Brass
Baccarat Louipe Table Lamp Clear Crystal Glass Blue Overlay, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful Baccarat table lamp featuring a blue overlay cut to clear crystal glass body. The intricate hand-cut patterns, such as star and crosshatch cuts, are visible where the blu...
Crystal
$1,088 / 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
$1,088 / 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
$128Sale Price|35% Off
Tab Floor Lamp by Barber & Osgerby - Modern Aluminum Design, Italy
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
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
$226Sale Price|45% Off
Flash 6 Wall Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black Cable
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Flash 6 / Wall Light System by Davide Groppi The 9 mm wide stainless steel strip runs 6 meters in length. The ideal solution for direct illumination of spaces with very high ceilin...
Stainless Steel
French Vintage Pewter Table Lamp Base with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Polished in taste and patina, this vintage French pewter candlestick was converted to a small table lamp to illuminate a side table, or as a single bedside lamp. The dark gray metal ...
Metal, Pewter
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