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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Johnnie Blackened Brass Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vistosi Novecento Pendant Light in Crystal Striped Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Balloon Small Floor Lamp by Brokis in Smoke Brown Glass and Brass Surface
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Balloon Small / Table Lamp by Lucie Koldova & Dan Yeffet Balloons, a collection of timeless lights embodying rudimental forms evoking images of hot air balloons, captivates with the...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vistosi LED Jube SP P Suspension Light by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Nymphaea Chandelier: Cool Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Fulmine Three Lights Aged Brass Floor to Ceiling Sculptural Lamp Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Somewhere between a suspension light and a floor lamp, Fulmine (thunderbolt) engages with gravity in an innovative and playful way. The central form, stretched from each end, seems t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modernist Murano Glass and Brass "Constellation" Chandelier by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist chandelier was designed by High Style Deco and realized in Italy by our atelier. It features a brass frame that appears to explo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Side Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Side Flush Mount in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. It can be used as a sconce or flush mount. Materials: Steel, Acrylic Finish: Black Electronics: 2...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Modernist Pressed Lucite Table Lamp in Fractured Gold and Amber
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist pressed lucite table lamp was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a volumetric rectangular form with an int...
Category

20th Century American Modern Lighting

Materials

Lucite

Toshiyuki Kita Italian Floor Lamp "Tomo" by Luci, 1985
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Fantastic lamp by Toshiyuki Kita "Tomo" This lamp was designed in 1985 for Luci Italia, Italy It is a "T" lamp in steel with a fusion base. The turning on / off is regulated by a ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Iron

Clément Cauvet 'IOTA' Table Lamp in Concrete and Steel for DCW éditions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Clément Cauvet 'IOTA' Table Lamp in Concrete and Steel for DCW éditions Paris. New, current production. IOTA borrows its name and shape from the Greek alphabet. A return to the esse...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Modernist Cylindrical Table Lamp, Nikel Plated Brass, Opaline Glass, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cylindrical table lamp, made of Nickel plated brass and opaline glass. Production time c. 10 weeks.
Category

2010s German Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Ada Table Lamp by Cesare Arosio
Located in Milan, IT
This astonishing Ada table lamp by Cesare Arosio combines ancient and modern elements in a design of timeless elegance and visual allure. The sculptural alabaster base supports an ex...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Tekna Stiffkey Ondine Wall Light with Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in brass with adjustable arm, lampholder B22 with safety switch and ornamental, hexagnal or spherical opal glass. Lamp LED B22 230V 4W 2700K Retro A60 included. Main powe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

FLOS Taccia Small Table Lamp in Bronze by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Castiglioni brothers often created designs that challenged our perspective, and the Taccia, which gives the illusion of an upside-down hanging lamp, is an inspired example of tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Flos In Vitro 2700K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Pale Green 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

Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in all directions. Perfect working lamp.
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Waterford “Lismore” Round Cut Crystal Table Lamp-Customized Shade, Brass Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Lismore” pattern cut crystal round shaped lamp marked Waterford on the socket. It has an off white shade with customized trim by Blanche Fields of Boston. The brass base is marke...
Category

1980s Irish Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

FLOS Tatou T1 Dimmable Halogen Table Lamp in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Modernist Ceiling Light With Three Plated Brass Shades, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Ceiling Light With Three Plated Brass Shades, Customizable.
Category

2010s German Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bloom Chandelier: Satin Brass/Rose Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bloom Chandelier renders an abstract Banana blossom in hand blown glass. An elongated teardrop is topped by three glass leaves in varied colors and capped by a crown of stacked ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Miniforms RIFICOLONA Floor Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rificolona Floor Lamp by Miniforms exemplifies the fusion of innovative design and sustainability through its playful and creative nature. The Rificolona Floor Lamp is an embodi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitche...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Medium Tera Table Lamp in Glazed Indigo by Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tera Lamp is Ceramicah’s signature table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes. The Glazed Tera Lamp in Indi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern Lamp 'Pars Cluster - 2' by Anour, Brushed Brass, White Onyx
Located in Paris, IDF
Modern Pendant Lamp 'Pars Cluster - 2 lamps' by Anour, Brushed Brass, White Onyx Dimensions : Approx: Ø 27,5 cm x H. 60 cm Model shown on main picture : Pars Cluster Pendant Lamp ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 40 Sapphire, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass
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

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Glass Rectilinear Totem Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of refined modernist table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

FLOS Toio Floor Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its designers named it for the English word for “toy,” for good reason: This inventive lamp inspires the imagination, blending an industrial style with a timeless and whimsical desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Chandelier from Studio Mirei, Nebula Grande 1.5
Located in New York, NY
Providing soft light in an organic and unique design, the Nebula Pendant Chandelier draws its inspiration from the interstellar clouds of dust and gas. Entirely handcrafted of Banaca...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Natural Fiber

Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster blocks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Modernist Chrome Flush Mount Chandelier w/ Handblown Murano Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist chandelier was hand fabricated in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Link Medium Clamp Table Lamp in Silver by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

'Block Double' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Block Double' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Two-Petal Gold Wall Light Fixture by Mammini Candido
Located in Milan, IT
Hailing from the Petal collection, this gorgeous pair of lights composing this contemporary piece are true to their name, as they are shaped like two large petals. This composition w...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is sh...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lilac Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian sputnik chandelier with lilac Murano glass spheres, black enameled centre and canopy, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 40 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 40 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Mea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Jube Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

1990s Huge ' Anemone ' Pendant from Lumen Center, Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Spectacular suspension by Francesco Giannastasia for Lumen Center Italia . Powder coated thick metal structure . Extremely well made , sturdy construction . One E26 size s...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Listoni Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair is made of hand-blown glass pieces held in place on the brass structure with brass finials. Each piece has a lovely le...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Silver / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
Category

2010s Oceanic Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain

Solferino Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Solferino Chandelier, a blend of plaster of Paris and aged brass, is a testament to French elegance and design sophistication. Its articulated structure allows for both upward a...
Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Continuum 127 Chandelier: Charcoal and Taupe Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum Collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure utilizes custom bent tubes that can be connected and arranged in a variety of ways to produce a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

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

Marc Wood Case Wall Luxury Light XL, Opal & Smoked Glass with Brushed Brass
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category

2010s British Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Continuum 64 Chandelier: Slate, Dove, Grey Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum Collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure utilizes custom bent tubes that can be connected and arranged in a variety of ways to produce a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Azores Chandelier, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold

Pair of Plaster Lamps with Raffia Shades
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of plaster lamps and custom-made raffia shades Name of model: "Palma" This production is inspired by the plaster lamp created by Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank in the 30's. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Lighting

Materials

Raffia, Plaster

Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Soft' Large Round Pendant Showing a more neutral side of Tom Dixon, the 'Soft' shades produce a warm, diffused and flattering glow. These large-scale pendants are inspire...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel, Other

Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Silk over Metal "Morning Glory" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty 2003
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Silk over Metal "Morning Glory" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty 2003 Handmade Creme-colored silk over white metal frame, two-bulb tall floor lamp made in Israel c. early ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold 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 expe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Small 'Triple Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Triple Block' Model #145 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

Charming Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Nun 'Drape' Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Nun 'Drape' Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau The Nun 'Drape' floor lamp is the double sided carved wood base version of the Nun floor collection. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster mounted with black oxidized steel brackets onto a dark walnut base with satin finish. Also available in other wood finishes. This ultra-refined design adds a sculptural element and focal point of incomparable beauty. Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities as well as in table and desk lamp versions, please see our separate listings. This listing is for the 'Nun Drape' floor lamp with black hardware and walnut wood. Accommodates one standard medium base US bulb and is compatible for US electrical. TCP Dimmable 2700K G-16 Globe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Rectangular Disco Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with burgundy colored hand blown Murano glass discs mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame with decorative arch details, by Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6 lights ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Floor Lamps Adjustable a Pair Danish Mid-Century in Brass and Leather
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stylish and well-preserved pair of adjustable floor lamps by renowned Danish design firm Lysberg, Hansen & Therp. These elegant lamps feature solid brass construction with rou...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

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