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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
French Modernist Chandelier attributed to Philippe Jean
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern from the Modernist period in France. This fixture features a central glass globe with eight arms of black lacquered metal. Each is capped with chrome and features chrome deta...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Contemporary Golden Brass Fold Light by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Fold Light by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 35 x D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Brass A cast light which appears to have been draped over it's base. A light fitting is captured inside ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tekna Flatspot 6 Surface Mounted XOB LED Directional Light with White Finish
Located in New York, NY
Surface mounted directional light. Ceiling plate with spot light, axial adjustable from 0° to 90° - directional from 0° to 350°. Dimensions: ceiling plate Ø 75mm - height ceiling pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flower Beige Ceramic and Chrome Ball Cluster by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Beige Ceramic and Chrome Ball Cluster by Hatsu Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 58 cm Materials: Ceramic, metal. Available in chrome or brushed gold. Please contact us. All our l...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Silver Aluminum Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 35 cm Material: Aluminium Also Available: Different Stones and Bronze variations The surface sconce is an ambient...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: H95 x L100 x W95 CM...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Custom 13-Arm Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom 13-arm plaster fixture. This fixture uses (13) E12 candelabra bulbs at 40 watts each. All plaster fixtures are UL wired. Please note that fixtur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Casa Wall Light No2
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Wall Light No 2 in sorbet pink Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 1 Wall Light Copper
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper

Large & Tall Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Glass Chandelier for Foyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive tall chandelier circa 1980's and probably Italian. It features gold-plated brass framing with art glass shades in a spiral form. Tested and working. Takes 12 ...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive Italian spiral chandelier produced by Camer in the 1970s. It features gold-plated brass framing with crystal glass prisms in a spiral form. Tested and working....
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

FLOS Romeo Moon S2 Pendant Light by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the hands of Philippe Starck, this iconic design received a modern update through the use of the latest technology and most innovative materials. Featuring a fluted glass shade that is perfectly suited to any design style, the Romeo Moon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Caeli-S1 Monumental Brass Pendant Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-pleated white fabric shade. This piece creates a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for living areas or kitchen island lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Striking Contemporary Crystal Prism Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of amber and clear triedi Murano wall sconces made by a Murano crystal prism with a gold metal frame. Light bulbs: 2 lights bulbs for each applique ( E 14 dimension not...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass and Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular tall wall sconces made of brass with different overlayed Murano glass panels. Four lights per sconce.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Coffee SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

“Tiffany” Wall Bracket 30 Koral Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern Sculptural Ceramic Lamp – Unique Handmade Artistic Home Lighting
Located in Pasadena, CA
More than just a source of light, this lamp is a statement piece—where natural materials meet timeless, sculptural design. Its ceramic base, shaped and glazed with care, brings earth...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Round Disc-like Golden Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 40 cm Materials: Bronze This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney, Australia. Sandwiched between the two bron...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Fusione Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Fusione ceiling fixture highlights the contrast between organic forms and sleek geometric lines; Cast brass shades with irregular glass crystals sprout from polished V shaped arm...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Polished Tarnished Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 24" - Juniper Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Floor Lamp "La Cigogne" by Oma Light Design, Walnut, Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
“Silent and powerful, between being and non-being, La Cigogne is the eye and the needle, the hollow of the wind, a breakthrough of light ...” “La Cigogne” is a wooden floor lamp wit...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Murano Glass Aqua Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces; each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces. T...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

St Germain Sconce, Gold Leaf, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to complement our St Germain chandelier, these wall sconces have a half dome shape and are handcrafted with our signature plaster of Par...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Tamar Wand, Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff (Set of 2 as image)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 2 glass pendants on monopoint grippers or on canopy with LED Strip bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Gl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Louis Poulsen, Pendant 3 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 3 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width 550 x height 233 x length 550(mm), 6.1 kg 3 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal gl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of four Cone 1 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Cone 1 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Black Electronics (per ...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

FLOS Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved seamlessly from a single piece of exquisite Carrara marble, the Biagio lamp by Tobia Scarpa has been a favorite since the design’s debut in 1968. A ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Marble

Cielo Pendant Light in Satin Aluminum & Gray by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cielo is an LED suspension light that provides perfectly balanced and warm illumination in a simple and expressive silhouette. Cielo can be suspended individually, in a series, or as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Table Lamp "Palio" by Perry King for Arteluce '80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
"Palio" table lamp by Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed for Arteluce, Italy 1980s. The lamp has two opal glass diffusers, a floating copper metal lampshade and a solid metal b...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Altarte Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp by Stilkronen, 1992
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Fan-shaped Murano glass lamp, signed Altarte di Stilkronen, production 1992.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Invisible Personage Armchair and Lamp, Salvador Dalí
Located in Geneve, CH
Invisible personage armchair and lamp, Salvador Dalí Limited edition of 20 unique pieces Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí Dimensi...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lighting

Materials

Sheepskin

Mod 22, Blown Mixed Sized Glass Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 22 glass pendants on 48" x 18" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. Also available ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

“Flame” contemporary wall sconce white Silvered art Glass, brass, crystal drop
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLAME Love first’s step Nature’s beauty has always inspired Sabrina Landini creations - such as these exquisite wall lamps that evoke leaf, fire, candlelight or earrings. The perfe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Kendō 1 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Kendō 1 Large Iroko Wood Applique by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 70 cm. Materials: White alabaster and iroko wood. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Treetops Floor Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collect
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired "Treetops" floor lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal with halogen bulb. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino. One of the most influential and important figures of the last century. As an Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007 at the age of 90 years. Memphis Milano is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene, Memphis turned upside down all of the existing parameters on living. Ettore Sottsass as the backbone of the group, design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, materials and patterns, expanding the creative limits of the industry. Memphis became a symbol of New Design. Its influence is still clear in various sectors of production and beyond. Additional Info: - Dimensions: H 76.75 inches, Base W. 10.75 inches, D. 40.25 inches. - Materials: Metal. - Color options: Available in yellow fixture, orange stem, turquoise knob and mint green base; or in an orange fixture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Holtkotter Modern swing arm Floor Lamp Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice modern Floor Lamp. Brass with Grey color finish. Adjustable in height . Manufactured by Holtkoetter Germany .2000. E27 bulb needed . foot switch . good condition .
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa chandelier, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition, available in three different sizes. Indoor use only. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Modernist Four Tier Amethyst Handblown Murano Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a conical...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, Nebula 60cm
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, shown in Black Tips. Measurements are 24" x 24" x 24" The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. The Nebula is made from Banaca fabric, manipulated to obtain a voluminous shape reminiscent of spiral nebulae. ? This exclusive and artisanal item is made to order with 2-4 weeks lead time. It is customizable in terms of size and color. The Nebula suspension lamp designed by Studiomirei won the Salone Satellite Award at the 10th edition of the Salone Satellite during the Salone del Mobile in Milano (April 2019). It was judged by an international jury of leading figures from the design world - designers Davide Groppi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Fabric

Miami Pink Table Lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Miami pink table lamp by Brajak Vitberg Materials: Plexiglass, Dichroic film Dimensions: 55 x 35 cm Minor bubbles can appear since this is a custo...
Category

2010s Slovenian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plexiglass

Bespoke Pair of Coquillage Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of Coquillage Plaster Sconces. Set of 2. Please note that these are customizable - All our plaster lighting is UL wired. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. One pair is currently ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector' by Anour, Browned Brass
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector' by Anour, Browned Brass Dimensions: H: 12,5 cm x 17 cm x Ø 6 cm Technical details: - Voltage: 240V / 120V - GU 10 bulb (bulb not incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Wall or Ceiling White Plexiglass and Metal Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wall or ceiling white plexiglass and metal lamp, 1970s Wall or ceiling lamp, but also adaptable to a table lamp, with a square-based metal structure with a glossy white plexiglass diffuser, with rounded burnished brass details in the corners, which hold the solid plastic diffuser on the structure. 1970 approx. Good conditions. Measurements in cm 39x18x39h Beautiful lamp adaptable to wall, ceiling or table. It goes very well with the most disparate environments and always stands out even in its simplicity. Suitable for a large bathroom, a small study...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Linear Chandelier 1261mm / 25.75" in Polished Nickel with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fun Guy Stained Glass Wall Light with Blackened Aluminum Base by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fun Guy Wall Light is equal parts whimsy and grace. Inspired by the forms and luminescent coloring of wild mushrooms and fungi, a chunky aluminum base ...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Leaves Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a magnificent object of functional decor that will add a unique accent to a modern dining room or Classic living room. Its imposing size and exquisite craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leaves Chandelier
Leaves Chandelier
$13,116 / item
French modern white ceramic floor lamp with green leaf by Roche Bobois, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern white ceramic floor lamp with green leaf by Roche Bobois, 1980s White ceramic floor lamp with glossy finish. The structure rep...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

SLAMP Aria Small Pendant in Gold by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Other

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Amber Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Topaz W/ Stylized Fluted Detailing originate from Italy during the 21st Century. The lamps fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 'Triple Block' Model #230 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Triple Block' Model #230 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Aluminum, Minimal Perforated Metal Wall Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Aluminum by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels. Made...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Porcelain Cassiopeia 7 V2: Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a horizontal mobile chandelier with 7 glowing cast porcelain polyhedrons. The Cassiopeia series was designed for spaces with lower ceiling heights where a horizontal chandel...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Henry Holland Studio Edison Bi-Colour Brown & White Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Edison table lamp is elegant and refined, he takes up little real estate on your table, sideboard, or desk but he still proudly, lights up any sp...
Category

2010s English Modern Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Pick Up Stick Wall Sconce in Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pick Up Stick Wall Sconce Each piece is handmade in the Studio of Cam Crockford. These sculptural light fixtures are all bonded by precise welds, sanded and brushed to create a smo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamps Model Ls185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of exceptional pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and green leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Mea...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Edie Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

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