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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Pair of Modern Giogali Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of Murano glass Giogali sconces with gold, silver and copper color handmade glass links hanging on chrome frame.
Available aslo a chandelier or ceiling light.
Great d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Max Ingrand Table Lamp Mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental and rare Max Ingrand table lamp mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Reference: Fontana Arte Catalogue, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Double Arc Wall Lamp or Sconce in Black Enamel & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Double Arc is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design and is equally at home in re...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Large
Located in Torslanda, SE
Lilly is a contemporary chandelier that challenges the differentiation of room and object. Formed from solid brass milled petals, each LED light source contains a single crystal hemisphere, absorbing and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece.
Our large sized chandelier...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Jackfruit Table Lamp in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The lamp is made of polished brass, synonymous of elegance and preciousness. It is composed of two overlapping cylinders, the large stem supports an important lampshade decorated wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Rock Crystal Cascading Sconce
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous single rock crystal cascading sconce in polished nickel finish. Customization is available in different sizes and finishes.
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Nickel
Contemporary Ceramic Grey-Blue 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 l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Topaz 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
Brass
Etched Tears Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with hand blown Murano etched tears glass drops, mounted on chrome finish frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
10 lights / 9 in E26 or E27 type, max 60W each a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
E06 Black Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Habits Studio for Luceplan Italy
By Lucepan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
E06 is a family of adjustable luminaires with a cylindrical/tubular lamp body. Here a set of 3 in satin black. Designed by Habits Studio in 2008 and produced by the famous Luceplan b...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Echo One Sconce Pair/Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a pair of the Echo one sconce lights. They also work well as flush-mounts.
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures tha...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass, Metal
Signal Sconce, White and Nickel, from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern sconce or flush mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary 1 Globe Lenox Pendant by Astraeus Clarke Made in Brooklyn, NY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The scalloped design of the Lenox series was inspired by walks through Greenwich Village. A sophisticated and modern take on Art Nouveau, the metal tube bends around the shape of the...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Flash Your Lamps, Brass and Colorful Glass Chandelier/Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flash your lamps brass
Brass canopy deluxe and your selection of eight ballroom lamps (various color available).
Army green
Amber
Purple rain
Pink...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Odyssey LG Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey LG brass wall sconce by Schwung
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 38 cm
Materials: Brass, frosted glass
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polishe...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jud wall lamp by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 23, D 10, H 131
Materials: Resin and brass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Memphis Style Table Lamp, British 1980s
Located in London, GB
A lovely colourful table lamp - made in the Memphis style and bought from 'Products', 4-6 Northington Street, London, WC1 in the 1980s. This store was located in the heart of London'...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Henry Holland Studio Edison Green & White Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
he 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 spa...
Category
2010s English Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Vistosi Bicolore Murano Frost Glass Ring and Amber Globe Pendant 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Although much of the glass made in the 60's and 70's is white or translucent, works by Vistosi are best characterized by the incorporation of a wide range of vibrant colors, which st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large White/Bronze In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our bestselling Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Patio or Outdoor Modernist Glass Wall Light Sconce, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful outdoor sconce wall light made in the 1980s by a German Manufactory, in very good original condition. The fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tekna Ilford Battery-Powered Floor Lamp with Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic floor light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety-glass, supplied with rechargeable Li-ion battery at the top, good for a life span of 11 hours after full recharge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wide Brass Chandelier with Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Glustin Luminaires design, wide chandelier made of a square horizontal rod holding twenty two lights incased in opaline globes.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
“Pagodina” contemporary Wall Lamp, terracotta color, brass Silvered Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA
The inner peace
For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundation of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Dish Flush Mount, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dish Flush Mount designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Electronics...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Customizable 3-Globe Flush-Mount Chandelier in Powder-Coated or Plated Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The scalloped design of the Lenox series is a sophisticated and modern take on Art Nouveau. The metal tube bends around the shape of the globe light, creating a flow of movement and synchrony between the two parts. The fixture is completely customizable in finish, layout, and color — it can be made with 3, 5, 20, or as many globes as you want, scaling it up to any size.
The steel can be finished in a standard RAL color powder-coat (no charge), a custom-matched color powder-coat ($400 surcharge), polished-nickel or polished-brass plating ($3,200 surcharge), or a metal patina ($1,500 surcharge, color options shown in images). All surcharges are discounted 10% for trade accounts...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Lambert & Fils Dot Line Suspension
Located in Commerce, CA
The Dot Line Suspension combines the luminosity of exposed bulbs with the richness of brass in a geometrical distribution. The result is a collection of lamps inspired by a graceful ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
“Calder” table lamp, Enric Franch for Metalarte, Barcelona 1974.
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Calder” table lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1974.
Metallic mobile lamp with halogen light for desk with dimmer switch control and transformer on the base. Finish: black satin...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Custom Five-Arm Montague Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom five-arm Montague plaster fixture.
Please note that this fixtures takes (5) E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts each.
This item is customizable to y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Dimensions: W 28.6 x D 28.6 x H 137 cm
Materials: Brass, frosted glass
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Moooi Heracleum Endless Suspension Lamp in Nickel with Polycarbonate Lenses
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Heracleum Endless, by Bertjan Pot, is a perpetual blossom of new branches that multiplies by the meter. Starting out as an experiment and inspired by its namesake flower, the Her...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Black Stratos Big Capsule Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stratos big capsule pendant light by Dechem Studio
Dimensions: D 20 x H 28 cm.
Materials: aluminum, glass.
Also available: different colours available.
Different shapes o...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Style Coromandel, Malachite Lacquer & Brass Inlaid Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Style Coromandel, Malachite Lacquer, and Brass Inlaid Table Lamp
A stunning Karl Springer-style Coromandel, Malachite Lacquer, and Br...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1341 5-Lights Ivory Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This is a majestic chandelier characterized by its ivory-colored metal structure that is further enhanced by details in gold leaf. It provides a fantastic and uniform illumination with 5 lights...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Modern Steel plastic Chandelier Atomic by Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Switzerland modern satin steel and white plastic details large vertical Chandelier Atomic by Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s
Elegant and fan...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Scaled Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made a of a single bent piece of Murano Glass with an interesting scaling pattern on the surface.
Three lights per sconce.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
FLOS Mod 265 Wall Lamp in Black by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seeming to defy gravity, the Mod 265 wall lamp by designer Paolo Rizzatto is in a category all its own. The lamp head—which rotates 360-degrees so that it can ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Echo Six Flush Mount in Brass, from Souda, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Garnet Conical Murano Glass & Orbital Drop Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and powerfully scaled Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Conical Sconces in Smoked Garnet w/ Orbital Drop & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cluster 5 Mix Chandelier in Solid Brass by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Cluster 5 Mix Chandelier in Solid Brass by Schwung
Dimensions: W 62 x D 72 x H 315 cm
Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes
Ceiling plat...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mod Chrome Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mod Chrome Globe Ceiling Fixture from the 1970s. 4 frosted globe bulbs are mounted onto a chrome flush mount fixture. 1970s USA.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury brass Tutankhamun pharaoh Signed Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative Tutankhamun pharaoh table lamp in brass. The detailed cow horn beard makes me think of the work of Fernand Dresse. He often used the same...
Category
20th Century European Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Eight Tier Amethyst Handblown Murano Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 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 conica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vistosi Rina Pendant Light in White Murrina Glass And Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Rina is inspired by the dandelion, of which it recalls the pappus, thanks to the light texture of the surface, made with the traditional technique of murrine. It is available in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Cream Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting 2019
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
MILA CHANDELIER - Modern Octagonal Walnut and Gold Leaf Chandelier
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
MILA CHANDELIER - Modern Octagonal Walnut and Gold Leaf Chandelier
The Mila Chandelier is a modern and elegant lighting fixture that features an octagonal design. Its sleek and sop...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Walnut Alpine Table Lamp by ASTRAEUS CLARKE Made in Brooklyn, NY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born of nostalgia, the Alpine Lamp echoes natural forms and mountainous contours. The natural wooden base grounds the piece in earthy materials, evoking th...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Candy Mobil Bullseye Light with Handblown Glass and Brass
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A captivating blend of whimsy and sophistication, this unique fixture combines handblown glass elements with Brass finishes to create a stunning visual centerpiece. Crafted with prec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Molle Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear and white stripe Murano glasses hand blown to produce elegant swirls, mounted on chrome finish frame / Made in Italy
21 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 6...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey LG Sconce by Schwung
Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 38 cm
Materials: Brass, frosted glass
Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass
Schwung is a German word...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces.
Four bulbs E27 by sconce.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Alabaster Large Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of large but short table lamps made of a base and and shade all in alabaster, shaped like mushrooms. One source of light per lamp, located in the foot, giving a gradient enlight...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Contemporary ring pendant cupper nickel plated with led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant in ring form is made of cupper and nickel plated. Arms and canopy in brass chemical blackened.
Flexible silicone leds inside of the ring, 16watt/meter, 1800lmn per met...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
FLOS Romeo Moon S2 Pendant Light by Philippe Starck
By Flos, 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
Fortune light
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Illuminate your space with the ethereal glow of the Fortune Glass Blown Pendant Light, a stunning testament to the artistry and skill of Palestinian artisans. Each pendant is meticul...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Italian Leaf Form Murano Glass / Brass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Italian wall light sconces made of brass base decorated with handmade Murano glass leaves. Murano glass is semi-transparent, light yellow-white color with inlaid gold...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Terracotta, Sand Colour and Brushed Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in terracotta, sand colour and brushed brass.
Pair of table lamps in terracotta, sand and brushed brass.
D: 79cm H: 102cm
Shade: Ø 80cm H. 36cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Vistosi, Artemide, Flos, and DOOQ. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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