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Our Story — Est. 2001

About ModernNest — Authorized Italian Design Retailer Since 2001

ModernNest was established in 2001 with a single goal: to bring the world's best designer lighting and furniture directly to design-conscious homes across North America. We work directly with manufacturers in Italy, France, Japan, Denmark, Spain, Australia and the Netherlands — building close relationships that give our customers access to authentic, authorized products with full manufacturer warranties. Our collection spans over twenty-five brands including Akari by Isamu Noguchi, Artemide, FontanaArte, Lumina, Oluce, Luceplan, Serge Mouille, Magis and Driade. Every product we sell is sourced from the original manufacturer — never from third-party distributors.

2001
Year established
20+
Authorised brands
USA
North America — US / Canada / Mexico
Our Mission

Modernnest was founded on a single conviction: that the objects in a home should be as considered as the architecture itself. Good design should not be the exclusive preserve of boutiques in major cities — it should be accessible to anyone, anywhere in the country, who cares enough to look for it.

Over two decades, that conviction has not changed. What has changed is the depth and breadth of what we are able to offer — a catalogue that now spans lighting, furnishings, and accessories from more than twenty authorised brands, each chosen for the integrity and longevity of their work. We do not carry products designed to be replaced.

How We Source

Our close working relationships with manufacturers allow us to develop products and maintain standards that consistently meet our exacting criteria. We work directly with ateliers across Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, France, Denmark, and beyond — ensuring every product arrives authentic, fully warranted, and correctly configured for the US market.

We also search local markets around the world and select existing products that are well designed, innovative, and consistent with our high standards for design and product performance.

Who We Work With

Modernnest serves homeowners, interior designers, architects, and commercial specifiers across the United States. Our client projects range from single-room updates to large-scale commercial, hospitality, and workplace installations.

Past and current clients include DreamWorks, Latham & Watkins, AT&T, Hewlett Packard, Deutsch, CrownPeak, M3, Square One, and Freedman Tung & Bottomley — among many others.

Additional Services

Our team offers interior design consulting on request. We routinely help clients locate hard-to-find products — often with speedy results — and can advise on scale, finish, lead times, and specification compatibility across our full catalogue.

If you are looking for a product that is not listed on the site, or if you need help navigating a complex multi-brand project, contact us directly. We are always happy to accommodate.

Reach our team at [email protected]
or call 1 (949) 945-0137  ·  Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm PST

Our lighting specialists are available to advise on scale, finish, placement and compatibility with your existing interior scheme. Whether you are furnishing a new build, renovating a single room, or sourcing for a hospitality project, ModernNest provides the product knowledge and personal service that online retail often lacks. Free shipping on most orders across the United States.