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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Workstead Lodge Linear Sconce XL
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LODGE LINEAR SCONCE XL is an elongated vertical gesture capped at each end by a porcelain LED bulb. A lithe but powerful presence makes this fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,625 / item
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Opalescent 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
Sculptural Fabric Collectible Light by Studio Mirei, Cassiopeia from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Cassiopeia Sculptural Fabric Collectible Sconce or Table Lamp by Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design
Dimensions: 14" Dia x 10" H as shown.
Inspired by the constellation ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Vincennes Primo Sconce, By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Vincennes Primo Sconce, a masterpiece of lighting design that transcends mere illumination to become a work of art. This exquisite wall...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
$2,200 / item
Modern Ceramic Handmade Wave Form Table Lamp in Green by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wave Form table lamp is a sophisticated approach to our Wave Form signature collection, as it stresses the simplicity of its primal melodic fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scorpio Ceramic Cantilever Table Light by Farrah Sit
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Defying gravity, this cantilever table light is a simple repetition of form and displays dynamic views from
all sides. This table light is slipcast in ceramic and sits atop a satin ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / item
Mod Tube 14 Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 14 glass pendants on 18" x 36" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$3,201 / item
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
An elegant study in clean lines and graceful curves, Piega is truly a go-an...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
Italian Murano Blue Leaf Palm Chandelier with Brass Globe Base, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid-century Italian chandelier features a dramatic arrangement of vibrant cobalt blue Murano glass leaves, meticulously shaped and textured to resemble palm fronds. Eac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants ( D 40 cm) suspend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Starburst Brass and Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass Sconces
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
FLOS Serena LED Table Lamp in Aluminum by 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
Jack & Jill Pendant Large 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Stylised Bronze Table Lamps by Nicolas de Waël for Fondica 1990s
By Nicolas de Waël
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Modern Stylised Bronze Table Lamps by Nicolas de Waël for Fondica 1990s
Pair of table or bedside lamps in matt black lacquered bronze, signed on the base.
The shank has a s...
Category
1990s French Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze with Black Granite Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in patinated bronze with black granite base.
This table lamp reveals its sophistication. Its patinated bronze finish blends elegantly with a refined shade in mix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Rare Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, circa 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Atlanta, GA
Willy Daro designed these stunning modernist table lamps. The pieces were crafted in France circa 1970. These rare lamps boast giant seashells mounted on a large square polished bras...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "KYLE con tige", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flos Bellhop Floor Lamp in Red Body with White Diffuser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with indirect light. Stem in painted aluminium: shiny white, brick, cioko, green. Reflector in shiny opal white and grey blown glass. Electrical cable of 270 cm usable len...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Clessidra 20° + 20° Outdoor Wall Lamp in Deep Brown by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the shape of the hourglass, the Clessidra lamp from Antonio Citterio emits diffused direct and indirect light. This stunning wall light has a body made of die-cast alumin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Rindo Bedside Table Lamp
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
From a small collection of lighting styles, the Rindo bedside table lamp is characterized by its quirky chic style. Featuring walnut veneer with a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,921 / item
Serpentine XL Vertical Stone Wall Sconce
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$6,000 / item
SLAMP Aria Extra Large Pendant Light in Black Shade by Zaha Hadid
By Slamp, Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
SLAMP -Clizia Ceiling/wall Medium Mama Non Mama Gold designed 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
FLOS Parentesi Pendant Light in Red by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UL Listed and Dimmable
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modern Fabric Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light from Studio Mirei represented by Costantini Design
Dimensions are 8" Dia x 26" H as shown.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
By Bruno Rainaldi, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Ceremony is an opulent lamp, an ode to femininity that conjures up the image of the brush of a skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over techn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Bellhop Dark Brown Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Dark Brown by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Case - Pendant Small
By Marc Wood
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
$1,393 / item
Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Case - Wall Small
By Marc Wood
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
$1,393 / item
Deco Sconce, Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
DECO SCONCE washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. DECO SCONCE provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$840 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.15” H, 3.2” W, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
"Celestia" ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa, made by Flos in the 1980s.
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigevano, PV
"Celestia" ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and made in Italy in 1982. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated molded aluminum body. Steel diffuser positioning rods.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Palm Beach Modern Table Lamp, Blush
By Currey & Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Elegant Currey & Co. table lamp.
Featuring a blush pink ceramic base adorned with sculptural ribbed detailing for a sophisticated, tactile appeal. Topped with a classic tapered linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
"Case Study" metal floor lamp
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The design of Supaform's "Case Study" floor lamp draws inspiration from industrial and mechanical technologies. It incorporates components salvaged from idle machines and mechanisms,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
$3,500 / item
Modernist Faceted Mist Gray & 24k Gold Murano Glass Hourglass Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Modernist table lamps exemplifies the expert craftsmanship and timeless artistry of Murano glassmaking. Designed in the 21st century and crafted in Italy, these ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold
Two Tiers Murano Leaves Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This elegant Murano glass fixture features two layers of glass leaves arranged in a circular design, elegantly complemented at the bottom by a matching bowl. It is illuminated by eig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,640 / item
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
$1,566 Sale Price / item
10% Off
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Orange by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful Orange table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover.
Collectors now have a new reason to cherish the Snoopy table lamp by Achille an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Steel
Passementerie Handcrafted Fringe / Tassel Hanging Light - Large
Located in Cairo, EG
This handcrafted pendant light is a joyful celebration of color, texture, and movement. As Shewekar’s debut lighting design, it revives the age-old art of passementerie; a traditiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Lighting
Materials
Thread
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Green by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover.
Collectors now have a new reason to cherish the Snoopy table lamp by Achille and Pier Gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Steel
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle workers. The handwoven rattan shade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Gio Ponti 12-Arm Chandelier in Multicolor by Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
99.80 Gio Ponti glass chandelier, designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Venini, is one of the most innovative chandeliers ever to emerge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Milk Glass Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Montréal, QC
Fontana Arte milk glass wall sconces. 40 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Verified E-26 Edison medium base socket. Hard wire.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$1,250 / set
FLOS Noctambule Floor Lamp with 4 Cylinders and Base by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Noctambule LED dimmable floor lamp short cylinders with small base is a flamboyant-yet-functional lighting fixture crafted by the world-class designer Konstantin Grcic for FLOS. An i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Vintage Murano Gallery 1980
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exceptional Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Vintage Murano Gallery, Circa 1980
This captivating chandelier, crafted by the renowned Vintage Murano Gallery around 1980, is a testa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Coquete Floor Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
COQUETE FLOOR LIGHT, designed in 2025.
Large artisanal floor light made in Project 213A's own workshop. This piece has a hand-crafted base that is either finished in wood or ceramic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
$4,965 / item
Modernist Brass & Handblown Iridescent Murano Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Deco Sconce, Gold Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Deco sconce washes the wall with a gentle glow of indirect light. Its striking form was inspired by the bold, geometric lines that defined the Art Deco movement. Deco sconce provides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$840 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Oceanic Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collec
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired (110v), Oceanic Table Lamp made in metal and glass, designed in 1981, by Michele De Lucchi. EU Version 220v availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes from the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
CHIME 23 Vertical Geometric Modern LED Sconce Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
CHIME 23 sconce is inspired by the harmonious sound of resonating bells. CHIME features two parallel bars of soft warm light floating over a disc backplate. Available in two sizes, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, 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, Metal, Gold Leaf
$6,825 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Italian modern table lamp Tecla by Noti Massari for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos, Noti Massari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Tecla by Noti Massari for Leucos, 1970s
Table lamp model Tecla with a round base in white glass.
It features a decorative red glass ring and a white plastic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Cortina Floor Lamp by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The timeless Cortina 60" lamp is architectural simplicity. Its stoic clear acrylic shade features a sensual translucent mesh fabric diffuser to shield the lamp’s dimmable light sourc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
$625 / item
Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tazebao Grand light sculpture suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is created with flat glass plates in handmade glass. Indoor use only.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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