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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
MANHATTAN 2-TIER Chandelier in Bronze, Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys.
The Manhattan 2-Tier Chandelier draws inspiration from the grandeur of the New York Public Library's...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Quadra Outdoor Wall Lantern
Located in Milan, IT
This wall lantern is a charming addition to both classic and modern homes. Its Minimalist silhouette is made of stainless steel treated with a cream-colored zinc and powder-based var...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Smoked Honey Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated Sputnik was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
SLAMP Diamond Floor Light Medium in White by Paolucci & Statera
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Sculptural, dynamic, and modern, inspired by the iconic works of Brancusi. Diamond’s geometric design allows the light to accentuate its various facets and angles. The luminous sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and Murano glass shells, six bulbs per sconce.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Clizia Suspension - PIXEL - Transp wire by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
The Shelley Light Sculpture, by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Shelley Light, by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken is artisanally made of recycled plastic. The triangular components constituting the pendant lamp create a captivating and faceted appearance, offering an intriguing visual impression. The lamp's three openings add a compelling three-dimensional aspect to its design.
Light diffuses uniquely from various angles, providing a dynamic illumination experience. An inner shade, crafted from the same triangular building pieces, shields the light source.
Our process involves collecting used household containers made of polypropylene plastics, commonly used for food containers. After thorough washing, a hand-driven punch is employed to meticulously cut out the triangular building pieces from these recycled plastic containers. This sustainable process gives new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded. Every lamp sculpture is unique because each one features different images on their inside.
CUSTOMIZABLE
If you’re interested in a variation or customization that is not currently listed, please inquire directly so we can discuss your specifications. Size, color and shape are variables that can be customized. The images displaying the smaller globular and pyramid shapes can give you an idea of the versatility of colors and shapes.
BESPOKE
We are open to designing and creating fully customized pieces. Please contact us if you'd like to learn more.
The two images displaying black and gold light...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
4 Module Umbrella Candy Chandelier with Hand-blown Glass and Brass
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verdigris Eltham Pendant Fixture by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A large Eltham Pendant designed by David Duncan, featuring a stunning verdigris finish. This fixture can The round metal frames have a ridged texture, and the upper tier and lower ti...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Civilised Primitives Curved Floor Lamp
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Civilized Primitives is an extraordinary unique collection that brings together natural elements and the old technique of bronze casting. The designer investigates the basic and func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Firmamento Milano Medium Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono suspension pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
DeCastelli Frame Mirror in Brass by Antonella Tesei
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frame is a mirror wrapped in a deep metal bezel. Drawing close is unavoidable for those who look in the mirror, enabling them to observe their image from c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lumica Brass Table Lamp, Spain, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large table lamp designed in 1970s by BD Lumica, Spain. Brass and chromed metal structure with three bulbs and original shade.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Striking pair of Murano glass table lamps layered with a pristine crystal clear glass outer layer, frosted glass interior, and 23-kara...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Bright Things Lamp in Aluminium & plaster
Located in London, GB
Beginning as a collection of doodles of creatures, Bright Things evolved into objects that are big enough to become their own character, open a small porthole into the fantasy world ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
SLAMP Bach Extra Extra Large Floor Light in Gold by Francesco Paretti
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Slim and refined, Bach is statuary, with elegant yet rigorous curves, bringing fluid, linear movement and illumination to any interior. Bach is available in various heights and sizes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Gwen Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass, Alabaster
Located in Torslanda, SE
Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Table lamp in blue opaline glass Design: Svend Åge Holm Sørensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Table lamp in blue opaline glass with brass mounted base and top.
Design: Svend Åge Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) for Kastrup Glasværk circa 1960.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Curved Crystal Chandelier by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano handblown clear crystal glass chandelier.
Fixture in plated chrome.
Diameter 80 cm
Height of the basket with glasses only is 40 cm
Total height with the chain is 100cm
It can...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Category
1940s Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Light object 014
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall light object.
Formed by basic geometric shapes: circle and a line. Elegant and simple, this light object is a true design masterpiece.
Lead time: 8 weeks
Dimensions: 80/60/40 ...
Category
2010s German Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hood Pendant in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette.
The Hood Pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
New York, Sculpted Contemporary Table Lamp, White-Resin with 24-Karat Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and features multiple white resin handcrafted spheres and semi-circles with organic surface textures. A si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Four Tiered Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This glamourous and inviting Modernist Four-Tier Opalescent Tronchi Chandelier originates from Murano Italy 21st Century. Featuring four tiers of stunning Tronchi glass featuring Fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Fold Table Lamp, Led Sculptural Modern Light, Aged Brass / Calacatta Viola
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Inspired by the angular architecture and dark moods of Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner, the Fold Table Lamp deploys folded aluminum fins to reflect an ambient glow forwa...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Crackled Green Ceramic with a Patinated Brass Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in crackled green ceramic with a patinated brass finish.
The green ceramic base is accented by a patinated brass finish. It is complemented by a linen shade with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hoodie Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
With opal glass and whimsical frame, HOODIE Table Lamp embodies an elf-like adventurer who is ready to brave the world and embark on its next adventure. HOODIE Table Lamp comes equipped with a splendid rotatable shade that allows you to adjust the light to that perfect direction. As a rechargeable light...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
John Richard Modern Single Horn Ovoid Desk Table Lamp 8288 30"
By John Richard
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage single horn Ovid lamp by John Richard. Square black and giltwood stepped base, brass column accented with a black and brown horn oval. Includes harp, brass orb finial and ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Horn, Giltwood
Dominici Floor Lamp, Mid-century Modern Brazilian Design by Enrico Furio, 1950s
By Dominici, Enrico Furio
Located in New York, NY
Dominici Iluminação Moderna, founded by Enrico Furio Dominici in 1934, began as a lighting store in Bologna, Italy, before he relocated to Brazil amidst wartime disruptions.
Dominic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Pillar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Antique Brass, Marble by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Pillar is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Black and white marble base, fluted column, supporting a brass dome. Antique brass, lacquer finish. The table lamp is part of the Meridian ser...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Transparent Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with 16 Lights, 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Venetian Murano glass chandelier with 16 lights, 21st century.
Superb example of the finest Venetian art, and of the best Murano glassblowing tradition. A total of 16 arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Clear and Frosted Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being clear and ridged and the one above frosted with this characteristically V shape.
Four lights per s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Architectural Fragment Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Experience the fusion of old-world charm and contemporary flair with this exquisite pair of lamps. Crafted from antique architectural fragments, they stand atop sleek lucite bases, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic wall sconces by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of a central curved piece which hold other geometrical shapes.
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and d...
Category
2010s French Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Vale 12-P', Anthracite by AND
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
'Vale' Pendant Chandelier 12 - P
Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light
Materials
– Aluminum body
– Cast acrylic
Dimensions
102 x Ø 103cm / 40” x Ø 40.5”
Electrical
– Voltage:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gucci Silk Indian Tribal Headdress Lampshade
By Gucci
Located in Søborg, DK
A stunning lampshade handmade from an original silk Gucci Indian tribal headdress scarf.
Striking colors and with an iconic printed pattern this shade w...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lighting
Materials
Silk
Alba Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Rose Glass and Bronze
Located in New York, NY
The Alba ceiling light, inspired by a warm mediterranean sunrise, plays with the concepts of translucency and transparency. This piece alternates clear or tinted glass, with transluc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spherical and adjustable brass sconces by VINGTIEME, France.
Handcrafted in Paris at "Electrolyse du Marais" workshop with high-quality brass polished and varnished. The inner face ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Minigiogali Pendant Light in Crystal Amber Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The small size version of Giogali, which allows the use of glass hooks for smaller, standard or custom-made wall installations.
Specifications:
Material: Glass, Metal
Light sour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Steel Wall Lamps, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Price is per wall lamp; two available.
Pair of stainless steel wall lights with mirrored finish.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Firmamento Milano Stick Wall Lamp by Cino Zucchi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The wall version evokes the light quality and the elegance of stick floor. One version provides for a direct flow of light, the other offers both an indirect and a direct lighting opportunity.
Born in Milano in 1955, Cino Zucchi earned a B.S.A.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Mass.) in 1978 and a Laurea in Architettura at the Politecnico di Milano in 1979, where he is currently Chair Professor of Architectural and Urban Design. He has been Visiting Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2013. He is regularly invited to give lectures and sits on architectural juries both in Italy and abroad. He is the author of the books L’architettura dei cortili milanesi 1535-1706 (Electa 1989), Asnago e Vender...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modernist Satin Brass and Hand Blown Frosted Murano Acqua Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic modernist chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elio Resin Smart Table Lamp in Lychee by Soft Geometry, Small
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elio lamps are stacks of translucent, tubular cast-resin that create a diffused glow, with frosted sugar jellies as a visual reference. The lamp's singular bend is a small ode to Eileen Gray’s Bibendum...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Resin
Pair of Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves.
Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy.
This bea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Fun Guy Stained Glass Floor Lamp by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fun guy floor lamp is equal parts whimsy and grace.
Drawing on the forms and luminescent coloring of wild mushrooms and fungi, a chunky aluminum base is...
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
ARCHER Mega Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
ARCHER is one of the brightest constellations in a summer night. The solid bow arm is constructed with beech. The bowstring is conveniently created for easy adjustment in the lamp’s ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Trois Rivages Fixture in Brass and Earthenware by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Previously available as wall sconces, the Rivage design by Françoise Bergaglia is now available as a fixture in three parts at various height, associated with shiny brass.
Each of t...
Category
2010s French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Custom Murano Honeycomb Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano honeycomb glass chandelier in 24" diameter. Customization available in different sizes and frame finishes.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Y Pendant Light, Small, by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Light, small, designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass
Finish: Raw Brass, This finish will tarnish over time ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cuore N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades sp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions and weight:
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Small Munega Table Lamp in White by Luciano Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of blown glass, freehand-modelled lamps that create an iconic Vistosi shape.
Specifications:
Light source: E12
No of bulbs: 1×40W E12
Dimmer: DIM 4.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Alexandrite Iridescent Petal Table Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical petal table lamps in rich Alexandrite iridescent glass. Strung like leaves on stalk of antique brass, the shimmering petals turn deep hues of purple and pink as light ref...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Quartz Crystal Floor Light - Archimedes by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Brass and Quartz Crystal Floor Light - Archimedes by Christopher Boots
The Alchemical symbol for fire is a triangle, point rising like a flame.
Channeling the soarin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Lighting
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Small Modern Single Suspension Light in Glossy White Glass G9, Nodo by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Freehand-blown element. Available in two sizes also for custom installations. Directional lighting downward and widespread in the ambient.
Spe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Painting the Light nos One to Four by Ango, Handcrafted Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Imagined painted forms, incarnated in light and rendered as freeform sculptures in four colours.
Each piece is created in three dimensions to be hung in a sequence of unplanned enchantment with each part referring to and reinforcing its neighbour.
Using recycled plastic waste material, these indoor / outdoor pendant lights demonstrate a high degree of sustainable design, and are powered by a low energy/low voltage light source. At the end of its life cycle, all the components that have gone into each Painting the Light can easily be disassembled and recycled for further reuse.
Paint the Light won DEmark in Furniture 2024
Paint the Light
Type : Mains voltage Indoor / Outdoor ceiling light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
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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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