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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Small 'Triple Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Small 'Triple Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

Small 'Triple Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname

Located in Los Angeles, 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

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock
Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock

By Jasper Morrison, Flos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FLOS Glo-Ball Basic 1 Halogen Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo Ball Basic was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radian...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Timeless Floor Lamp Rough Steel LED
Timeless Floor Lamp Rough Steel LED

Timeless Floor Lamp Rough Steel LED

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

Floor lamp made of rough steel which is patinated. Inside covered with white chalk paint. Transparent led lamps inside.

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

Outstanding Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Manta"
Outstanding Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Manta"

Outstanding Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Manta"

By Matlight Milano

Located in Milano, IT

The Manta wall lamp is a unique and striking piece. The use of alabaster in the tubular element, combined with the contrasting finish of the surrounding screen, creates a dynamic and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Arc Dome 14"
Arc Dome 14"

Arc Dome 14"

$2,000 / item

Arc Dome 14"

By Allied Maker

Located in Glen Cove, NY

The Arc collection is designed with a focus on simplicity, emphasizing the high quality of the material and the balance of the form. The carefully shaped arc of the bent brass, turned hardwood top, blown glass...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason Large Table Lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano Glass, 1970s
Carlo Nason Large Table Lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano Glass, 1970s

Carlo Nason Large Table Lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano Glass, 1970s

By Carlo Nason

Located in Rijssen, NL

Carlo Nason parquet lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano glass, manufactured in Italy, 1970s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano white glass and chrome floor lamp. Featuring two hand blown opal wh...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Sculptural Fabric Collectible Chandelier from Studio Mirei, Supernova
Modern Sculptural Fabric Collectible Chandelier from Studio Mirei, Supernova

Modern Sculptural Fabric Collectible Chandelier from Studio Mirei, Supernova

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Mirei’s newest and most ambitious design to date debuted at Wanted Design / ICFF 2023 - In Stock Measures 39’’ H x 79’’ W Providing soft light in an organic and unique design, the...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Natural Fiber

Contemporary “Galba II” Wall Sconce, White Plaster, Handmade by Benediko
Contemporary “Galba II” Wall Sconce, White Plaster, Handmade by Benediko

Contemporary “Galba II” Wall Sconce, White Plaster, Handmade by Benediko

By Benediko

Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE

The Large “Galba II” Wall Sconce is a contemporary lighting sculpture and part of Benediko’s Galba Collection — a series of hand-sculpted lighting objects available in different col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s
Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s

Multi-Colored Murano Glass VISTOSI Chandelier, 1980s

By Vistosi

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Large Vistosi glass disk chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1980's. Chandelier with 64 multi-coloured glass disks, hand-made in Murano. White metal frame with ten E27 light sockets. Conditi...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture

Custom Plaster Lev Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Maison Jansen Gilded Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1970s
Maison Jansen Gilded Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1970s

Maison Jansen Gilded Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

A striking sculptural floor lamp attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970s. Designed in the form of three palm trees, the piece is executed in gilt metal with finely detailed ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, Nebula 60cm
Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, Nebula 60cm

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

Pair of Modernist Torchieres in Amber Handblown Murano Glass w/ 24kt Gold Bands
Pair of Modernist Torchieres in Amber Handblown Murano Glass w/ 24kt Gold Bands

Pair of Modernist Torchieres in Amber Handblown Murano Glass w/ 24kt Gold Bands

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of monumental torchieres were designed by High Style Deco and hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for its superlative glass pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

FLOS Ktribe S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck
FLOS Ktribe S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck

FLOS Ktribe S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Flos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A member of the Ktribe family of products, this inspiring table light provides diffused light through a transparent diffuser that gracefully moves the eye upward. The base, rod and d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Antique Brass and Ribbed Glass Sculptural Chandelier
Antique Brass and Ribbed Glass Sculptural Chandelier

Antique Brass and Ribbed Glass Sculptural Chandelier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The brass and glass chandelier Persephone is a striking study in balance and geometry, merging modernist architecture with sculptural artistry. It features a sophisticated framework ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tekna Spreaderlight 230V LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish

Tekna Spreaderlight 230V LED Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall light in sand casted brass with frosted glass. For outdoor use (IP43). LED module 230V 4,3W 2700K 145lm. Main power 230V 50Hz.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Laurameroni "Satellite CG 50" Modern Arc Floor Lamp in Burnished Brass
Laurameroni "Satellite CG 50" Modern Arc Floor Lamp in Burnished Brass

Laurameroni "Satellite CG 50" Modern Arc Floor Lamp in Burnished Brass

By Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Rotating floor lamp in dark oxidized burnished brass with a double-plug LED bulb. FINISH: Burnished brass The simple, refined and at the same time modern and creative design, is co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Single Block' 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

Pair of Modernist Fluted Amber Hand Blown Murano Lamps on Square Vitrolite Bases
Pair of Modernist Fluted Amber Hand Blown Murano Lamps on Square Vitrolite Bases

Pair of Modernist Fluted Amber Hand Blown Murano Lamps on Square Vitrolite Bases

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of modernist lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd

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

Tekna Marquesse Reading Lamp in Lacquered Dark Bronze Finish

Tekna Marquesse Reading Lamp in Lacquered Dark Bronze Finish

Located in New York, NY

Reading lamp with a rectangular weighted base, vertical arm and a vertical placed tube on knuckle joint, 350° turnable, 90° adjustable, with GU10 lampholder, 2 meter cable, plug and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lighting

Materials

Gold

Casa Bed Light
Casa Bed Light

Casa Bed Light

$1,070 / item

Casa Bed Light

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CASA BEDSIDE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sha...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink

New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink

$470Sale Price / item|20% Off

New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink

By Design By Us

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge. Gold base, black fabric electrical cord. Danish design from design by Us Light bul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture

Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Plaster

CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium
CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium

CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium

By Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria

Carved + Cast = CARST. The Carst Pendant is made through a unique process where hand-carved blocks of stone are used to create a cast in solid aluminum. After the raw cast is forme...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptionally Large and Rare Custom Made Murano Stairway Chandelier, Italy 2006.
Exceptionally Large and Rare Custom Made Murano Stairway Chandelier, Italy 2006.

Exceptionally Large and Rare Custom Made Murano Stairway Chandelier, Italy 2006.

Located in Rome, IT

Modular construction made of cylindrical cullet elements. The set includes different sizes, which can be connected with a strong, load-bearing steel cable through the centre of the M...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

FLOS Serena LED Table Lamp in Aluminum by Patricia Urquiola
FLOS Serena LED Table Lamp in Aluminum by Patricia Urquiola

FLOS Serena LED Table Lamp in Aluminum by Patricia Urquiola

By Flos, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

At first glance, Serena appears to be in motion—it is a leaf blown by a gentle breeze, dancing through a current of wind. Inspired by the simple beauty of nature, this piece features...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Tatou S1 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
FLOS Tatou S1 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola

FLOS Tatou S1 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Flos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of the Tatou family, this exceptional style gets its name from the French for “armadillo,” a tribute to the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Like the other pieces in this collection, designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this pendant lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-S offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The socket accommodates either a compact fluorescent or a halogen lamp bulb. 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

'Block Double' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'Block Double' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'Block Double' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau

Located in Los Angeles, 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

De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light
De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light

De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light

By Jonathan Amar

Located in Paris, FR

The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modernist Glitterbox Chandelier in Crystal and Polished Chrome by Swarovski
Modernist Glitterbox Chandelier in Crystal and Polished Chrome by Swarovski

Modernist Glitterbox Chandelier in Crystal and Polished Chrome by Swarovski

By Swarovski

Located in New York, NY

This jaw dropping chandelier was realized by the illustrious crystal company Swarovski- one of the world's premiere luxury brands- in Austria circa 2009. The piece features a volumet...

Category

Early 2000s Austrian Modern Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order

Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order

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...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery

Modern Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Floral Motif and linen shade
Modern Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Floral Motif and linen shade

Modern Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Floral Motif and linen shade

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A modern collectible, this one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp merges sculptural form with refined craftsmanship. The spherical base is hand-built in red stoneware clay, then finished w...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Appuntito Ceramic Light

Appuntito Ceramic Light

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bonnie Config 1 Medium, Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass
Bonnie Config 1 Medium, Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass

Bonnie Config 1 Medium, Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass

By Ovature Studios

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 ...

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s
Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s

Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

The Papillona produced by Flos, is an iconic floor lamp designed in 1975 by Tobia Scarpa. Its essential and elegant style perfectly embodies the minimalist and innovative taste that...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ceramic Grey-Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Contemporary Ceramic Grey-Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

Contemporary Ceramic Grey-Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

By Paola Paronetto

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

Foscarini Plena Suspension Lamp in White by Eugenio Gargioni & Guillame Albouy
Foscarini Plena Suspension Lamp in White by Eugenio Gargioni & Guillame Albouy

Foscarini Plena Suspension Lamp in White by Eugenio Gargioni & Guillame Albouy

By Foscarini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large in size but light and dynamic, Plena provides dual lighting: reflected on the surface below it, and spreading towards the ceiling. An intriguing light, of special charm, to com...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ceramic Peach SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Contemporary Ceramic Peach SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

Contemporary Ceramic Peach SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

By Paola Paronetto

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

Elegant Mid-century Pendant Lamp in Brass with Three Shades from the 1950's
Elegant Mid-century Pendant Lamp in Brass with Three Shades from the 1950's

Elegant Mid-century Pendant Lamp in Brass with Three Shades from the 1950's

Located in Vienna, Austria

An elegant pendant lamp from the 1950's in brass with three shades. This is a beautifully composed lamp made up of just a few elements. It has been completely restored including new ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Light Grey/Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Contemporary Ceramic Light Grey/Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

Contemporary Ceramic Light Grey/Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

By Paola Paronetto

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

Tubetop Table Lamp in Yellow by Pablo Designs
Tubetop Table Lamp in Yellow by Pablo Designs

Tubetop Table Lamp in Yellow by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting
Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting

Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow. Please inquire about any customization requests including cust...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Jacco Maris LED Mrs.Q Floor Lamp in Leather
Jacco Maris LED Mrs.Q Floor Lamp in Leather

Jacco Maris LED Mrs.Q Floor Lamp in Leather

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

Handmade in Holland not only has a nice “ring” to it, it means Jacco Maris’ fixtures exhibit exemplary quality and jaw-dropping style only a lover of experimentation could achieve. I...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lighting

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Ceramic Green SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Contemporary Ceramic Green SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

Contemporary Ceramic Green SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture

By Paola Paronetto

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

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Reverse Dome Form Brushed Brass Sconces
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Reverse Dome Form Brushed Brass Sconces

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Reverse Dome Form Brushed Brass Sconces

Located in New York, NY

This pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces embodies the timeless allure of Italian craftsmanship and design, creating a harmonious fusion of sculptural artistry and funct...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Square Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Square Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light

Square Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light

$528Sale Price / item|20% Off

Square Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel painted frame fitted with two E27 bulbs for max. 100W each covered with two elements made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s. It is possible to put several piec...

Category

1960s Czech Vintage Modern Lighting

Materials

Steel

'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere

'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere

By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality European alabaster sphere...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal

De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection
De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection

De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection

By Jonathan Amar

Located in Paris, FR

The DE.LIGHT is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops a cylinder fabric shade or an opal glass di user and the directional stem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base

Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel

CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium
CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium

CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium

By Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria

Carved + Cast = CARST. The Carst Pendant is made through a unique process where hand-carved blocks of stone are used to create a cast in solid aluminum. After the raw cast is forme...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

KYLE PT2 - solid brass wall lamp
KYLE PT2 - solid brass wall lamp

KYLE PT2 - solid brass wall lamp

Located in Saonara, IT

*This model is customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted wall lamp model "KYLE pt2", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into mod...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bell Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Factory 2nd
Bell Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Factory 2nd

Bell Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Factory 2nd

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Bell Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a factory 2nd. There are a few blemishes on the glass and the bottom rim has some mino...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vistosi Puppet Multipendant Light in Crystal Transparent And Glossy Chrome Frame
Vistosi Puppet Multipendant Light in Crystal Transparent And Glossy Chrome Frame

Vistosi Puppet Multipendant Light in Crystal Transparent And Glossy Chrome Frame

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

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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