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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
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...
Linen, Beech
Bespoke Spider 150 Ceiling Light Brass & Cream Silk shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six cream coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal fram...
Brass
$3,526 / 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 Gilded Metal Basket of Flowers Wall Sconce
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage gold metallic wall sconce of a basket or planter sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and flowers concealing a medium-base socket in the basket for ambient lighting. I...
Metal
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
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
$3,005 / item
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Patra Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hues of Indian landscapes. ...
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
Set of 4, Tenfold Wall Sconce in Satin Brass, perforated metal, brutalist design
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Brass by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels. ...
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
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
$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
Pair of Marian Jamieson "Paris" Polished Nickel Table Lamps, American Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of “Paris” table lamps designed and manufactured in the United States by Marian Jamieson. These sculptural modern lamps are executed in polished nickel with dramatic reflective ...
Nickel
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
Luxury Crystal Floor Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interiors with a true icon of style with this floor lamp. This lamp is far more than a simple lighting fixture; it is a piece of contemporary art that blends masterful c...
Crystal
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
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
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
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
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
$2,177Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamp by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Hand Crafted beautiful and sophisticated Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamp. This elegant lamp is made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of solid brass a...
Blown Glass
$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
$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
1 of the 3 Brass Onos Fixtures by Florian Schulz with Sand Cord
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz Onos pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. The lackered brass pendant is a timeless design and suitable in many diff...
Brass
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
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
21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Amber Crystal Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning art-piece lamp. A masterpiece of design that expertly blends classic textures with contemporary lines, perfect for those seeking sophis...
Crystal
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
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
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Glass, Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined modernist pendant featuring a round silhouette crafted from brushed brass, paired with a combination of transparent and opaline glass. The contrasting finishes create a bal...
Brass
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps, France, 20th C. A remarkable Paris warehouse find, this highly decorative and architecturally scaled pair of monu...
Metal
Saffron Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragrance, Egyptians for their healing touch, and Mughals for their culinary alchemy. More than just a flavour, saffron threads hold secrets of ancient Indian medicine. From spice routes to royal courts, it now finds new expression in our collection of contemporary bronzed objects. Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp...
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
$1,880 / 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
Murano Glass Sconces with Smoked and Frosted Finish, Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each sconces is made with two layers. The outer layer is smoked glass stamped with texture, while the lower layer is a frosted li...
Brass
Table lamp in aluminium by Max Sauze, Switzerland, 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A US adapter is provided. Vintage aluminum table lamp designed by Max Sauze in the 1970s. Its structure is composed of overlapping aluminum strips, creating a play of volumes and tra...
Aluminum
Sculptural Modernist Articulating Table Lamp w/ Abstract Mobile Style Elements
Located in Troy, MI
French modernist style table lamp by Leeazanne Lam Lee Group circa 1980 Articulated arms with hand painted abstract elements that can be configured in various positions Tripod base ...
Metal, Iron
Onos 55 Double Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two nickel plated brass pendants suspended with t...
Brass, Nickel
Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Palm Chandelier Flush Mount, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso. This refined fixture features two round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand...
Brass
$1,081 / 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
1980s Modern Sculpted Form Brass Table Lamp by Chapman Manufacturing
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern sculpted brass table lamp and shade by Chapman. It is in working order and bears the maker’s mark. Minor age wear.
Brass
Laurameroni "Mayfair" Wall Lamp Applique in brass and parchment by Mauro Fabbro
Located in Monza, IT
One LED wall lamp in goat parchment and burnished brass (three in the picture). FINISH: Burnished brass and goat parchment The geometrical shape of the lamp combined with the preci...
Brass
$2,140 / item
Majuli Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$3,775 / item
Belum Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Belum Floor Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Hanging sculptures carved by minerals and water, stalactites are a vision to behold. Seemingly frozen in time yet imperceptibly growi...
Brass
$1,081 / 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
Saffron Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragrance, Egyptians for their healing touch, and Mughals for their culinary alchemy. More than just a flavour, saffron threads hold secrets of ancient Indian medicine. From spice routes to royal courts, it now finds new expression in our collection of contemporary bronzed objects. Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp...
Brass
Mashobra Floor Lamp, Handcrafted in Brass with Lamp Shade, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mashobra Floor Lamp, Handcrafted in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Welcome to the captivating realm of the Enchanting Indian Garden, where fragrant blossoms become living echoes of anc...
Brass
"OCHRE" Arctic Pear Glass 36" Round Three-Tier Chandelier with Dark Bronze Frame
By OCHRE
Located in St. Louis, MO
The Ochre Arctic Pear Chandelier is a celebrated, sculptural luxury light fixture designed by British design studio OCHRE. It features hand-blown, solid glass droplets shaped like pe...
Metal
21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Clear Crystal Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interior aesthetics with this extraordinary table lamp by Oggetti d'Arte Srl, a piece that masterfully blends artisanal excellence with sophisticated contemporary design...
Crystal
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
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
$1,081 / 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
Belum Table Lamp in Brass with Raw Silk Shade, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Belum Table Lamp in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Hanging sculptures carved by minerals and water, stalactites are a vision to behold. Seemingly frozen in time yet imperceptibly growi...
Brass
$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
$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
$252Sale Price|20% 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
$2,400 / set
Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
There’s a fine line between restraint and indulgence—these lamps ignore it entirely. A pair of 21st-century uplights, they channel the irreverent elegance of Frances Elkins and the s...
Plaster
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
Harmony of the Heavens Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Harmony of the Heavens Table Lamp Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, temples for the pa...
Brass
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