Here’s a concise, curated list of top-rated modern lighting brands available in the U.S., grouped by price/market positioning and with a short note on what each is best for.

Luxury / Designer (statement + architectural)

• Flos — Italian high‑end, iconic modern pendants and sculptural pieces; widely sold in the U.S. through dealers and Lumens. (victoriousinteriors.com)
• Tom Dixon — design-forward, sculptural metal fixtures and pendants (strong modern, industrial vibe). (victoriousinteriors.com)
• Moooi — bold, sculptural contemporary lighting (statement/artistic pieces). (en.wikipedia.org)
• Roll & Hill — U.S. studio making contemporary, handcrafted fixtures for high‑end residential and hospitality projects. (victoriousinteriors.com)

High-to-Mid Range (quality design, good for most homes)

• Visual Comfort & Co. — designer collaborations and a wide range of modern fixtures sold through dealers and showrooms. (victoriousinteriors.com)
• Rejuvenation — well-crafted modern and mid-century inspired fixtures, popular for period‑sensitive modernism. (victoriousinteriors.com)
• West Elm / CB2 — mid‑priced modern collections (West Elm skews slightly more mainstream/mid‑century modern; CB2 is trendier/edgier). Good for coordinated room looks. (bhg.com)

Online Curated Retailers (great selection across price points)

• Lumens — specialist retailer for modern and designer lighting (excellent selection of brands from mid-range to luxury). Ideal when shopping for specific designer models. (victoriousinteriors.com)
• YLighting — another major U.S. dealer focused on contemporary and designer lighting (architect‑grade options).

Mass Market / Value (stylish, budget‑friendly)

• IKEA — Scandinavian modern design, very affordable for lamps, pendants, and sconces. Good for basics and trend pieces. (okelilights.com)
• Globe Electric — broad, affordable catalog of modern and industrial-style fixtures available at big‑box retailers. (okelilights.com)
• AllModern (Wayfair) — Wayfair’s modern label; budget-friendly modern fixtures and lamps. (okelilights.com)

Direct-to-Consumer / Specialty (innovation, LED focus, or handcrafted)

• Flos’s smaller studio/architect brands and O’Lampia Studio — handcrafted/architectural modern lighting from U.S. studios (O’Lampia is NYC‑based and known for bespoke lighting). (en.wikipedia.org)
• Brightech — DTC brand focused on modern LED floor/table lamps with good warranties; strong value for contemporary accent lighting. (okelilights.com)

Quick tips for choosing:

• For statement or architectural pieces, shop Lumens, YLighting or specialty dealers (they carry Flos, Tom Dixon, Moooi, Roll & Hill). (victoriousinteriors.com)
• For coordinated room design and affordable modern looks, West Elm / CB2 and AllModern are good starting points. (bhg.com)
• For budget LED task and floor lamps with long warranties, consider Brightech or Globe Electric. (okelilights.com)
• If you want handcrafted/custom architectural lighting, look at studios like O’Lampia and Roll & Hill. (en.wikipedia.org)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to your budget and room (kitchen pendants, showroom-quality living room chandeliers, outdoor modern lighting), or
• Pull top‑rated picks and representative models from 2–3 brands with prices and where to buy.