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Modern Lighting

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Creator: Flos
Creator: Bergboms
FLOS Ktribe S3 Halogen Pendant Light in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A member of the Ktribe family of products, this inspiring table light provides diffused light through a transparent diffuser that gracefully moves the eye upward. The base, rod, and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Jasper Morrison Modern Sphere Glass Stainless Steel T1 Desk Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Glo-Ball T1 Halogen Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo Ball Basic was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant cal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

FLOS Skygarden S1 Halogen Pendant Light in White by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

FLOS Spun Light Floor Lamp in Shiny White by Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Sebastian Wrong in 2003, the Spun Light-F floor lamp reflects the best of modern manufacturing technology combined with elegance, craftsmanship, and dynamic fluid aesthet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Flos In Vitro 3000K Non Dimmable LED Wall Scone in Deep Brown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Ipnos Outdoor Floor Lamp in Bronze by Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the dynamic team of Rossi and Bianchi, IPNOS mixes illusion with function—and the result is nothing short of magical. LED lights line the top of its skeletal frame, protec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Mayday Pendant in Lilac with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Mayday Pendant in Lilac with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic Multipurpose lighting appliance. Hook/handle, which also works as a cable winder, and an injection-moulde...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Flos Bellhop Floor Lamp in Green Body with White Diffuser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with indirect light. Stem in painted aluminium: shiny white, brick, cioko, green. Reflector in shiny opal white and grey blown glass. Electrical cable of 270 cm usable length with foot dimmer switch for ON/OFF function and brightness adjustment 10–100%. Power supply with interchangeable plugs. Additional Information: Color: Green Body...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades IC 2 Modern Black & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 2 Ceiling and Wall Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with Cylinder & Cone by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted by Konstantin Grcic, Flos Noctambule is a new lighting system that is available in a wide variety of designs. The foundation of this lighting p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

FLOS Kelvin Edge Clamp Lamp in Black by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Spun T1 Halogen Table Lamp in Glossy White by Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Sebastian Wrong in 2003, the Spun Light-T table lamp reflects the best of modern manufacturing technology combined with elegance, craftsmanship, and dynamic fluid aesthet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

FLOS Circle, Square & Broken Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos 2097/30 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos 2097/30 suspension lamp in matte black by Gino Sarfatti Material: Brass and steel Lamp type: Incandescent Lamp included: Yes Light source: 30 x 15...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Large and Medium Circles Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Iron

FLOS Broken Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Ipnos Outdoor Floor Lamp in Black by Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin LED F floor lamp features the collection’s signature square head and utilizes the latest technology to pro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Kelvin Edge Clamp Lamp in Chrome by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Long Wall Light in White by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Showcasing the artist’s minimalist style, the Long Light by Piero Lissoni is an unassuming fixture that dazzles with a surprising indirect light. The body is painted extruded aluminu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Tab LED Table Lamp in Black by E. Barber & J. Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Tab family created by the design duo of E. Barber and J. Osgerby in 2011, the Tab T table lamp is a tribute to the spirit of innovation. This modern style has an adjustab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Large Circle and Square Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Noctambule Floor Lamp with Cylinder, Cone, and Base by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a sneak peek into Noctambule, a modern-day lighting fixture designed by Konstantin Grcic for Flos. Powered by LED technology: Dimmable lamp (controls provided in the power supply unit or power cord) Cylindrical body (transparent hand blown glass cylinder) available at a low and high height Dome- and cone-shaped head options available for direct lighting Noctambule LED dimmable floor lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Flos Tab Floor LED Lamp 90° Rotatable Head, Matte Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the Tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades IC2 Modern Brass & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 2 Ceiling & Wall Light in Brass by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Michael Anastassiades IC1 Modern Chrome Steel & Glass Ceiling & Wall Lamp for FL
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 1 Ceiling and Wall Light in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W lamp showcases designer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Flos In Vitro Bollard 2 0-10V 2700K Floor Lamp in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translate to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 6 Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Noctambule LED dimmable pendant light short cylinders by Flos is the latest in the series of inventive lighting fixtures envisioned and executed by master designer Konstantin Grcic. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base features a micro-USB connector which recharges the battery in three hours and then the light lasts for up to six hours. Like the other members of the Bon Jour family, this model combines maximum performance and efficiency with visual comfort. Users are able to effortlessly control the intensity of the direct light with just one click. This sleek and pure light can be customized according to personal tastes and styles by “dressing” it with a transparent, yellow, amber, fumee, natural rattan and pleated fabric crown. Additionally, the body is available in four unique finishes: white, chrome, matte chrome...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Clara Ceiling Light w/ Fumee Trim by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So simple, and yet, so brilliant: The Clara lamp from Piero Lissoni is an excellent example of the artist’s minimalist style and smart use of materials. The front diffuser is made of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Resin

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball Basic Zero Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo Ball Basic was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant cal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bibliotheque Nationale Chrome Floor Lamp with Fumee Shade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There's more than meets the eye with this 2013 Philippe Starck creation: Illuminating your home with a diffused light, the Biblioteque Nationale also serves as a strikingly modern bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro Bollard 2 3000K LED Floor Lamp in Terracotta by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translate to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Clessidra 40° + 40° Outdoor Wall Lamp in Deep Brown by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the shape of the hourglass, the Clessidra lamp from Antonio Citterio emits diffused direct and indirect light. This stunning wall light has a body made of die-cast alumin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Shuko table lamp by Achille Castiglioni 1 edition
Located in Lugo, IT
Shuko table lamp by Achille Castiglioni 1 edition. Lack of paint with small area not perfect. Good condition. Thanks
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Flos Large Glo Ball F3 Floor Lamp in Glass and Steel, by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo-Ball Series, the Glo-Ball F was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This contemporary floor lamp fits natural...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Jasper Morrison Modern Sphere Glass Stainless Steel F2 Floor Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball F2 Halogen Floor Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo Ball-F was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Soft Avo Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using revolutionary Edge Lighting Technology, the Bon Jour combines maximum performance and efficiency with Visual Comfort. Users are able to effortlessly control the intensity of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in White with USB-C by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in White with USB-C by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Clear Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in Grey by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in Grey by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excellent visual co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 3000K Floor Lamp in Brown by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 3000K Floor Lamp in Brown by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excellent visual c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in Anthracite by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in Anthracite by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excellent vis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Versailles Small Table Lamp in Chrome by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and timeless design is a result of the collaboration between FLOS and acclaimed designer Phillippe Starck. Blending together two dynamic pieces—the FLOS 2017 design Bon Jour Lamps and the Versaille candleholder created by Baccarat—the Bon Jour Versailles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in Rust by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in Rust by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C-ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Medium Circle and Small Square Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 3000K Floor Lamp in Salvia by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 3000K Floor Lamp in Salvia by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in Rust with USB-C by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 4000K Floor Lamp in Rust with USB-C by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excellen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Skygarden S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Black by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in White by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique 2700K Floor Lamp in White by Vincent Van Duysen Floor lamp that, thanks to its innovative patented lens, offers asymmetrical light distribution and excellent visual c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS OK Pendant Light in White by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK Light plays with expectations to provide functional light that is surprising and ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern white metal Toio floor lamp by Castiglioni Brothers, Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White metal Floor lamp Toio by Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s. Floor lamp mod. Toio with diffuser for indirect light. The stru...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Flos Skygarden S1 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos skygarden S1 suspension lamp in matte black by Marcel Wanders Material: Plaster, glass, stainless steel Lamp type: Halogen Lamp included: Yes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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