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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Flora Floor Lamp by J.M. Szymanski, Hand-Blown Glass & Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a link between nature and the built envir...
Steel
$1,600 / set
Pair 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 1970s hand blown glass Murano sconces.
Steel
Pair of Dome Pendant Lights by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Pendant Lights in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x...
Steel
Dennis and Leen Formations French Crystal Primitive Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis and Leen Formations French Crystal Primitive Chandelier.
Crystal, Metal
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Italian Vintage Tole-Painted Sunflower Wall Sconce, 1960s Wrought Iron
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage sunflower motif tole-painted wall sconce sprouting stylized flowers lit by three candelabra-base bulbs for ambient lighting. The linear wrought iron fixture has a mod...
Metal
Onos 55 Double Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two nickel plated brass pendants suspended with t...
Brass, Nickel
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...
Brass
Trimonocle Pendant Brass Bronzed and Grated Glass by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant of 3 rings which are movable to each other, filled with ribbed glass, with leds. power supply placed on distance. Bronzed brass frame. diameter of each ring is 48 cm.
Brass
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bul...
Marble, Metal, Steel, Brass
La Murrina Vistosi Pink Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Vintage Italy 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant vintage Italian flush mount ceiling light, Glass shade made by La Murrina. The gold-plated metal fixture by Vistosi, circa 1980s or earlier. The fixture features a substan...
Metal
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture by J.M. Szymanski, NYC
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
Pair of Bunch Pendant Lights, Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Bunch Pendant Lights designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 5x G9 S...
Metal
Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Glass Lantern Pendant, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Murano glass pendant lantern by Barovier & Toso, Venice, Italy, dating to the late 20th century. The fixture is entirely composed of richly worked, vertically ribbed Murano ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and...
Brass
Onos 40 Double Pull White Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-40 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two white lackered brass polished pendants suspen...
Brass
$800Sale Price|69% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Natural Rattan and Vintage Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of natural rattan wall lamp with vintage brass finish, designed in a contemporary style with a warm, textured appearance. This wall lamp features a rounded woven rattan shade mo...
Stainless Steel, Iron
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Porcelain Hanging Lamp, In Stock
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
Pair of Bunch Sconces, Black, Research.Lighting, Wall Lamp, 3in Glass Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Bunch Sconces designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 5x G9 Sockets,...
Brass, Steel
Vintage BBQ Neon and Marquee Bulb Arrow Sign Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sign set pairs a large marquee-style arrow with a vertical neon panel. The arrow is formed from shaped metal sheeting lined with small incandescent bulbs that blink and emit a w...
Metal, Enamel
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensio...
Metal
Contemporary table lamp, Mohenjo Daro in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary table lamp, Mohenjo Daro in Brass & TNT Slub, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & TNT slub. Handmade in India. Echoes of brass rise from the Indus Valle...
Brass
Florentine Style Alabaster Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Murano glass flush mount produced by Massive Leuchten, Germany, in the 1980s. This elegant light features a stunning textured glass shade with a soft, marbled appearance ...
Metal
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
Set of XX Century Italian Venetian Style Brass Lanterns, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A lovely set of patinated brass glass encased oblong lanterns handmade in the mid 20th Century. The glass is hand-blown and curved to fit the multi-tiered, contoured frame. Sold w...
Brass
Curtis Jere "Lily Pad" Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural floor lamp by Curtis Jere, dated 1974, featuring two flattened cones and arranged asymmetrically. The lamp is composed of polished nickel-plated metal. To view more of ...
Metal, Nickel
Luxury Crystal Table Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
Spider Special 150 Zero Point 5 Ceiling Light Parchment by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Bespoke “Spider Special 150 Zero Point 5 A refined ceiling light featuring three handmade parchment shades mounted on a brass frame. Each shade is sewn by hand with ivory waxed threa...
Brass
Brass Floor Lamp, Under The Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Floor Lamp, Under The Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal Floor lamp in Brass & Linen. Handmade in India. Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence o...
Brass
$1,873 / item
Totem Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TOTEM TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a textured detailing, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature,...
Ceramic
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp shade. Handmade in India. With m...
Brass
$3,005 / item
Modern brass lamp, Patra, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern brass lamp, Patra, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to...
Brass
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180 Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colo...
Brass
$2,000 / item
FLO Pendant PR6
Located in Renton, WA
With a focus on form and flow, the FLO Pendant PR6 introduces softness to suspended lighting. Its smooth silhouette shapes light gently, allowing illumination to settle naturally wit...
Steel
$3,512 / set
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of wall sconces, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern, organic wall sconces features a han...
Brass
Plaster of Paris 12 Light Chandelier with Hand blown Glass Difussers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Avron Royal Chandelier is one of many chandeliers which make up our Plaster of Paris Lighting line. This large scale chandelier features two tiers of six lights. Which provide...
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Plaster
Chandelier LED Handmade by Ovature Studios, Solid Brass, Bonnie Config 6
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Decorative table lamp, Majuli in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Decorative table lamp, Majuli in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic f...
Brass
Globe Table Lamp, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble, Dimmable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
$1,264 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Parchment Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A striking bespoke ceiling light fixture titled “Spider Special 150.” This piece features six handcrafted parchment shades arranged on a brass metal frame. Each shade is meticulously...
Brass
$1,078 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
Oggetti D'Arte Crystal Floor Lamp, Totem Design, Fumè, green and yellow Crystal
Located in Calenzano, FI
This imposing crystal floor lamp, designed by Oggetti d'Arte srl, is a masterpiece of verticality and light, created for those seeking a furnishing piece that is both functional and ...
Crystal
21st-Century, Luxury pink and purple Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
21st Century, exclusive crystal and bronze pendant lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
This exclusive crystal pendant lamp, designed by Oggetti d'Arte srl, embodies the essence of contemporary elegance blended with noble crystalmaking traditions. Each element is carefu...
Crystal, Bronze
CADEN LARGE Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
$1,370 / item
Modern brass lamp, Leh, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern brass lamp, Leh, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in Brass & Linen. Handmade in India. Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays...
Brass
$1,078 / item
Papel Wall Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Ceramic
Tenfold Wall Sconce, Anodized Bronze, Aluminum Brutalist Wall Light, Perforated
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Anodized Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels. Mad...
Aluminum
ClassiCon Tube Light Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray in STOCK
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
NON-dimmable Floor lamp by Eileen Gray. Chrome-plated tubular steel with black plastic lamp socket for mounting light source. Floor plate chrome-plated metal with push-button switc...
Steel
Maison Jansen Style Brass and Chrome Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist floor lamp in the Maison Jansen style, combining a chrome and steel cylindrical stem with brass collar accents and a circular brass base. Triple bulb configuration accepts ...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Sconces in Frosted Smoked Topaz
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces embodies the rich tradition of Venetian glassmaking with a contemporary twist. The fluted glass design showcases a fros...
Brass
Italian Vintage Tôle Floral Wall Sconces, Hand-Painted Metal, 1960s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage pair of floral-themed tôle wall sconces sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and pale yellow flowers lit by three candelabra bulbs for ambient lighting in any room. ...
Metal
$1,077 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
$1,078 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
Plaster Chandelier with Opaline Glass- Republique Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed ...
Opaline Glass, Plaster
$2,455 / item
Brass Floor Lamp, Tiruppur, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Floor Lamp, Tiruppur, Viya by Vikram Goyal Floor Lamp in brass. Handmade in India. Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the ...
Brass
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