Modern Lace

A modern take on lace.

Artful Glass At Vivre

A few artful glass designs from Vivre featuring a birdhouse, long hanging light, candle holder and oil lamp.

Pfeifer Studios

Surrounding yourself in natural elements compliments a modern interior. Wool, glass, linen, ceramic, wood, leather... all of these objects have a warm feel to them that make home a great retreat.

Bigoli Light

When illuminated, the incredible beauty of the Bigoli light comes to life with an array of curlicue mesh creating texture and playful design.

Christa Coconut Lamps

These Coconut Lamps from Christa have so much character in the coconuct wood and yet they sport a throwback shape to mid-century modern design. They come in a variety of sizes and shade options to suit any room. A beautiful way to bring an organic elemment into your modern space.

Airswitch 1

From the company that brought you the Lava Lamp in the 1960s, the Airswitch 1 operates without the user ever touching the lamp. Like its name says, the “switch” is in the air. Simply move your hand over the top of the flask to turn it on and off. Raise and lower your hand to adjust the light from very dim to bright enough for reading.

Modern Home

If affordability is a main concern, Modern Home may be a place for you to find some furniture to suit your modern tastes. I cant vouch for the quality but the prices are very reasonable.

Amazing Lighting From Luzifer

Luzifer Lamps present an amazing lighting collection that uses timber veneers, polypropylene and paper parchment in varying textures, colors and translucence. Luzifer Lamps invoke architectural forms through light and shadow, design, structure and finish, creating unique lighting for both residential and commercial environments. They're stunning and now available a 2modern.

Owls

I am a bird lover, real birds and otherwise. Here are three fun find with owls as the design focus from Jayson Home & Garden.

LightAir Ionflow 50 Series

LightAir IonFlow 50 Style is perfect for the home environment as it takes little space, is silent, has low energy cost, is easy to maintain, and of course efficient against all polluting and harmful particles. The decorative LED light at the base enhances the feeling of clean, healthy air, and the color of the LED can be easily changed to suit any mood or décor. LightAir has successfully bridged a gap in the air purifier market by offering consumers a device that not only enhances their health but their environment as well.

Rago Auction

Shopping with the big boys (and girls) for classic modern means shopping at auction houses where only the fortunate can afford to go. Sometimes nice pieces will go for prices that the rest of us can afford if we think of it as a true investment. But whether you can buy or not, looking through the upcoming or past auctions is a treat. You can discover designers and pieces you wouldn't find otherwise and enjoy wonderful examples of designer you already know and love. Here are a few interesting finds at Rago Art and Action Center's last modern sale in November.

Tosca Light

A table lamp with an interplay between the body of the lamp and its diffuser, giving an elegant shape and exceptionally well-balanced dimensions. Useful for housing and keeping small personal belongings in its large base. Diffuser is finished with a glossy blown glass. The base is interchangeable and available in opaque white , black or with a dark wood grain texture. Tosca by Foscarini is Designed by Designworks, 2007.

High End Gifts

I've been featuring very affordable gifts this month but I wanted to throw in some high end designs that I personally would be delighted to receive. These two Hanging lights are by Dominic Bromley and wound add a lot of style to any space. Congrats to anyone who can afford them!

Holiday Gifting, Affordable Lighting

A very stylish gift for under $50 from Wrappables

Slide Light

It's hard to know what to do with your cool old slides in this digital age. Well, here's a great idea, the Slide Light. In three lengths.

ABC, Something For Everyone

ABC of New York. The store that has everything, including a conscience.

J Schatz

Fabulous lighting from J Schatz.

Fun Fixture

This light design is modern and fun. a great addition to a child's space or and adult room. Imagine it projecting little dots of colored light above. Available at Helten Design Depot.

The Firefly

Enjoy the light of firefly dancing on the wall. Group several together and create a poetic light sculpture. Delightful in both indoor and outdoor settings. The firefly is designed by Chris Koens.

Floating Candles

Held on a plate with 4 steel wires, the Altar Candle comes in a set of two.