About Us

Pure MDRN is a lighting studio creating modern designs rooted in mid-century form, with a focus on warmth, material texture, and calm geometry. Founded in San Francisco and now based in Houston, our work explores soft, sculptural lighting designed to live quietly and intentionally within a space.

Each piece is designed and made to order using a small-batch approach that prioritizes precision and material efficiency. Created layer by layer in our studio, we work with plant-based PLA, a durable bioplastic derived from renewable resources, chosen for its refined surface quality and low-waste properties.

Rather than designing for trends, Pure MDRN creates lighting meant to feel considered and enduring, defined by restraint, warmth, and clarity of form.

Designed & Crafted in house

Every Pure MDRN piece is designed in house and produced in our Houston studio. From concept to final form, our process combines modern production methods with an intentional, small-batch approach.

Sustainable Materials

We 3D print using PLA and PETG — two materials known for their low environmental impact. PLA is a biodegradable bioplastic made from renewable resources like corn starch, while PETG is a durable, fully recyclable plastic. Together, they allow us to create with intention and reduce waste without compromising on quality or design.

Founder & Designer of PURE MDRN

Founder & Designer

Pure MDRN was founded by Iliya, whose nearly 15 years of experience in interior and product design have shaped a deep appreciation for thoughtful, modern living. He co-founded two interior decor brands with reach spanning from Europe to Asia and participated in major design trade shows across Europe. With a hands-on approach and a love for the creative process, Iliya brings each Pure MDRN™ piece to life — from concept to final form — creating objects that have personality and become the focal point of any space.

Our products often spark questions from guests — and we know you’ll be excited to invite people over just to show off your new interior additions.

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  • Digital Gift Cards Are Here

    Digital Gift Cards Are Here

    Pure MDRN introduces digital gift cards — a simple, thoughtful way to gift modern lighting and décor. Delivered instantly by email and redeemable across our collection.

    Digital Gift Cards Are Here

    Pure MDRN introduces digital gift cards — a simple, thoughtful way to gift modern lighting and décor. Delivered instantly by email and redeemable across our collection.

  • Pure MDRN - Dune Sconce Lamp - material philosophy

    Why Our Lamps Feel Different — And Why the Mate...

    Pure MDRN lamps are designed with intention from the inside out. This article explores the modern, plant-based material behind our lighting, why it was chosen, and how it shapes light,...

    Why Our Lamps Feel Different — And Why the Mate...

    Pure MDRN lamps are designed with intention from the inside out. This article explores the modern, plant-based material behind our lighting, why it was chosen, and how it shapes light,...

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  • When Easier Isn’t Better (sometimes)

    When Easier Isn’t Better (sometimes)

    Why choose analog in a digital world (sometimes)? A quiet reflection on books, records, and the value of limits in modern life.

    When Easier Isn’t Better (sometimes)

    Why choose analog in a digital world (sometimes)? A quiet reflection on books, records, and the value of limits in modern life.

  • Analog Rituals: On Listening Slowly

    Analog Rituals: On Listening Slowly

    A quiet essay on listening slowly, foreground sound, and the analog rituals that bring intention and presence into modern interiors.

    Analog Rituals: On Listening Slowly

    A quiet essay on listening slowly, foreground sound, and the analog rituals that bring intention and presence into modern interiors.

  • The Modern Bedside Ritual

    The Modern Bedside Ritual

    A quiet reflection on the modern bedside as a place of transition - where warm, ambient light, visual calm, and simple evening rituals help the day gently come to an...

    The Modern Bedside Ritual

    A quiet reflection on the modern bedside as a place of transition - where warm, ambient light, visual calm, and simple evening rituals help the day gently come to an...

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