Reflect your modern side with these sphere table lamps from West Elm. Each lamp is $99.00, and you can choose between a clear grey base, or a reflective silver base. The light will bounce off these circular lamps and hit every crevice of your living room. With just the right balance of style and sophistication, you can add subtle charm or use one of these lamps as the centerpiece on your living room table. Because of their understated color, these lamps are sure to match any home decor.

Iconic fashion returns to contemporary design. This lamp was an instant classic the moment it was introduce to the public in Italy, 1964. To this day it maintains its retro design, but with a lasting and sophisticated appeal. It was designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, and since its nascent stages it has been a hit in both personal homes and museums of design. Bring some groovy simplicity to your livingroom with this pendant lamp from Nova68 for only $399. You can combine it with two other sizes and a Terra ground lamp if you want to encapsulate the 60s era within a single room of your house.

Shape your fantasy with one of the most unique lighting additions from Artecnica. These Garland Lights are not only beautiful, they are malleable works of art. The Garland works with any lightbulb, and can be molded into a nearly limitless number of shapes and positions – the design limited only by your imagination. If you’ve ever wanted to add a touch of ethereal fantasy to your livingroom or bedroom, this is for you. This unforgettable lighting fixture can be made to stand out even more by entwining a second garland into the first, and creating a larger, more complex design. These light fixtures have a touch of prestige as well, because they are part of the permanent collection of MoMA New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum London. You can get your Garland Light from Design Public for $ each, and check out the other great fantasy-like designs from Artecina while you’re there, for design ideas and matching items.

Dewdrop lighting. Bring a little magic from the faerie realm into your living room with this Cora floor lamp from Prime Furniture Source. For $635, this lamp can brighten your room and add its simplistic style to your home. It comes with a sturdy marble base, that can be modified to either black or white marble. The 16″ stainless steel shade seems to pull down on the thin stainless steel pole with just the amount of weight that a dewdrop would have on the tip of a leaf. This is only an appearance of delicacy however, as the lamp is anything but fragile. It is strong and sturdy, and its inspiring glow is reminisce of a mixture of modern style with ancient echoes of faerie dust.

IT’S ALL IN THE SMALL DETAILS.  Creating a beautiful modern and contemporary space need not focus primarily on the furnishings, paint, fabrics, and finishes.  Careful consideration should also be made to the accent lighting, as well.  Consider adding the Paper Cloud – Sunflowers Lampshade for a whimsical, yet contemporary twist to your decorating challenges.  Because it features a dark chocolate backdrop, it is possible to mix this lampshade into many color palettes, as well as incorporating numerous finishes, patterns, and textures as well.  You can purchase this modern, whimsical, and contemporary lampshade for between $98.00 and $148.00 from 2modern.com.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITH INDOOR FLAIR.  There really is something to be said for the perfect lighting piece, be it indoor or outdoor.  In this case, we are talking about the Havana Outdoor Floor Lamp.  Because it is constructed with either a white or a creamy yellow shade, these lamps create an ornamental and luminous feature in gardens, along pathways, and flanking patios.  Enrich the look of your outdoor rooms, decks, and gazebos with these fixtures.  These lamps are currently part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art’s permanent design collection.  You can purchase these lamps from ylighting.com for $672.00.

UNIQUE LIGHTING FOR YOUR PAD!  Why have just a boring side table when you can have one that lights up?  That’s exactly what pad-dwellers can expect from the Gus Modern Lightbox.  This unique lighting option is not only a conversation piece, but it is multi-functional.  Because it is constructed of sturdy plastic, it can easily serve as a side table either when it is lit up or when it is not. Let your imagination go wild and use this as a stool or as part of a art sculpture display.  You can purchase this modern lighting choice from allmodernlighting.com for $325.00.

SHED SOME NEW LIGHT ON THE SITUATION!  Through use of the X & Y Light Pots, there is no doubt you will be creating a statement in your modern decorating. Not only do these pieces light up, but they al serve a purpose.  The design features a double walled feature to keep the water separate from the light source.  Functionality and design go hand in hand with two different sizes and styles to choose from.  Enhance your plants, as well as the room’s décor, with Giuseppe Colonna Romano’s subtle and stunning designs.  You can purchase these lights from gnr8.biz for $279.00.

CONTAINER GARDENING WITH A TWIST.  It is more than a modern and contemporary light fixture.  It is a piece of art.  The Flos Skygarden S1 Suspension designed by Marcel Wanders is a unique and stylish lighting solution designers and dwellers will not want to pass up.  Its simplistic design, featuring intricate latticework detailing, can work as accent lighting in kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms.  Available in black, white, gold, and rust finishes, the Flos Skygarden S1 Suspension can be coupled with most any design feature and color palette.  You can purchase this modern lighting fixture from Lumens.com for $1,940.00.

DESIGN WITH MODERN EYE-CATCHING LIGHTING! When was the last time you saw a chandelier that mirrored more of a piece of art, rather than a lighting fixture?  This is the case when it comes to the Confuzion 12-Light Chandelier.  The bendable stainless steel arms allow for a lot of design fun and versatility with this whimsical chandelier.  Do not be afraid to experiment!  Enhance your style even further with the option between frosted glass and colored lights.  The satin nickel finish brings in subtle touches of elegance and beauty.  You can purchase this eye-catching chandelier from AllModernLighting.com starting at $792.00.

IS IT ART OR IS IT A LIGHT?  What is it?  It is actually both.  Lighted wall art is all the rage in modern design both in terms of function and beauty.  This piece of art literally lights up home interiors, while creating a sophisticated focal point.  Garnish walls in living rooms, family rooms, and home offices with a piece that certainly will be a conversation piece.  Designed by Jedeisgns, the Leguna Lightbox 2 features digitally created paintings.  These lightboxes are available in custom size and a part of a limited edition.  You can purchase the Leguna Lightbox 2 from 2Modern.com for $1,500.00.

 

LIGHT UP YOUR LIVING AREA LAVISHLY!  The Galileo Mini Pendant Lamp not only serves a functional lighting purpose, but it all dresses up the space with much needed sparkle and pizzazz.  Constructed of a highly reflective resin and shaped perfectly to create softness, rather than a harsh glow, these pendant lights are perfect for over islands, over dining tables, to showcase artwork, and for over conference tables.  Do not stop there, create a look with these lights this is all your own.  You can purchase this fixture through ylighting.com for $1,702.50.  (As of this writing, this fixture is on sale for $908.00, quantities available for a limited time.)