Venturesome Manhattan lighting designer Lindsey Adelman creates dramatic chandeliers, pendants and decorative objects that draw on natural forms and frequently see an integration of blown glass, porcelain and vintage brass.
Having already earned her undergraduate degree in English, Adelman worked as an editorial assistant at the Smithsonian museums until she met a woman carving french fries out of foam for an exhibition. This chance meeting proved to be a turning point in her life, as Adelman decided to pursue a career in design.
Adelman began to work for a manufacturer in Seattle that produced hand-blown glass lighting fixtures after earning a degree in industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design during the late 1990s. She determined that she would focus on lighting design and moved to New York City.
In Manhattan, Adelman cofounded a lighting studio called Butter with designer David Weeks in 2000. Six years later, she opened her own eponymous firm. The studio’s inaugural design was Adelman’s Branching Bubble chandelier, an elegant, sculptural fixture that features hand-blown glass spheres created by Brooklyn artist Michiko Sakano. It gave way to a collection of other chandeliers, pendants, sconces and floor lamps.
Adelman’s work, which is inspired by poetry, nature and art by the likes of Alberto Giacometti, has been exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. She served as a judge for the 2015 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award and led design workshops for kids that were hosted by the institution. Her provocative Catch collection of pendants was exhibited at the Nilufar Gallery in Milan.
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Lindsey Adelman Hammered Bronze Table Desk "Cricket" Lamp TL.01.01
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a TL.01.01 Hammered Table Lamp from the Branching Disc collection by Lindsey Adelman--it embodies the union of two seemingly disparate aesthetics—industrial precision and org...
Metal, Bronze
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Lindsey Adelman. Custom Wood chuck Pendant Hanging Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
Malachite, Bronze
Bronze Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Rochester, NY
High quality bronze pendant light. Verdigris patina. Interior with six candle lights and one down light. Six feet of matching bronze chain, early 20th c...
Bronze
Orrefors Crystal Chandelier and Etched Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous chandelier with handblown crystal teardrops and etched striped glass pendant bowl on a brass stem. Designed by the famed glass house Orrefors c. 1950.
Three ...
Crystal, Brass
$3,300
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in a natural, earthen coloration (Pantone ...
Brass, Steel
Kalmar 'Hase TL' Table Lamp of Brass & Leather
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table lamp model 'Hase TL' by Austrian Kalmar Lighting. The freestanding lamp 'Hase' from 1954 is another exemplar of the Wiener Werkbund. Using simple metal t...
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 22.38 in D 22.38 in
Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Chrome Hanging Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Unusual mid-century Danish modern burl wood & chrome hanging chandelier. The height of the chandelier without the chain is 14.75". A few phot...
Chrome
$2,800 / item
+ 1 moreH 24 in W 60 in D 1.75 in
Up & Down Pendant Contemporary Minimal LED Linear Pendant w/ Custom Patina, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and minimal, the up & down features bi-directional lighting for a variety of applications. The up-lights and down-lights can be wired as ...
Aluminum, Brass
$265
H 26.38 in Dm 14.18 in
Hanging Single Chandelier with Spherical Lampshade in Classic Style, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful vintage chandelier. 1960s. Germany Hanging single chandelier in classic style. Brass fittings, white plastic shade wich gentl...
Plastic
$898
H 22.84 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Antique Desk Lamp / Table Lamp Empire circa 1900, Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique desk lamp / table lamp Empire circa 1900, gold-plated bronze. Solid bronze, fire-gilt, France circa 1900. Table map with 2 sockets, elect...
Bronze
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Period: 1970s Style: midcentury modern design Colour: white, black Material: metal, plastic Condition: original vintage condition with slight traces ...
Metal, Aluminum
Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01
Located in New York, NY
Lindsey Adelman 18-Bulb Drop System DS.15.01 chandelier. Originally custom ordered for a New York City residence. Circa 2010. Available for immediate delivery.
Brass
Custom Sculptural Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms
Located in New York, NY
Custom sculptural brass chandelier with eight arms. This chandelier is custom made. The turnaround time is 8-12 weeks.
Brass
Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage table lamp Colour: Red Material: Metal Period: 1980s Style: Midcentury.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 39 in W 64 in D 21 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Five Globe Chandelier by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist chandelier by celebrated designer Lindsey Adelman showcases a harmonious blend of industrial elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. Featuring five hand-blown t...
Bronze
Lindsay Adelman Hammered Bronze Branching Disc Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular Mobile-Like creation from New York Artist and Designer Lindsay Adelman. Dynamic and striking mixed Metal brushed hammered bronze branching ...
Metal
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H 22 in W 80 in D 29 in
Lindsey Adelman Branching 7 globe chandelier in Brushed Brass w/ grey glass
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Vancouver, BC
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing handblown glass with machine-made metal parts. BB.07.45 with structure in oil rubbed bro...
Brass
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H 22 in W 80 in L 22 in
Lindsey Adelman Branching 7 globe chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze w/ clear glass
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Vancouver, BC
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing handblown glass with machine-made metal parts. BB.07.45 with structure in oil rubbed bro...
Bronze
8-Arm Smoked Glass and Bronze Branching Bubbles Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large branching bubbles 8-arm chandelier with hand blown smoked glass bubbles. Finish: oil-rubbed bronze. Bubbles diameters range from 7"-9". Rod is 42" ...
Bronze
Lindsay Adelman Agnes Chandelier - 14 Bulbs for Roll & Hill
By Roll & Hill, Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Agnes is a modular metal structure composed of anodized aluminum hardware and white glass shades. Articulating joints allow the bulbs to orient in various ways, ranging anywhere from...
Aluminum
Lindsey Adelman Custom Branching Bubble Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2013, produced circa 2013 handblown glass with machine- made metal parts. Excellent condition. Suspension can be 36" or 72" stem. Measure: 18" H x 68" W x 23" D x 4 L...
Brass
Lindsey Adelman Custom Woodchuck Pendant
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
Malachite, Bronze
Branching Bubble BB.10.24 by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubbles BB.10.24 explores the visual tension that results from mixing hand-blown glass with machine-made metal parts. Lindse...
Brass
Branching Floor Light by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing hand-blown glass with machine-made metal parts. Lindsey Adelman and her team design and...
Brass
Branching Bubbles by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9-globe branching bubble. $2500/bulb - includes white or clear glass globes and pods, porcelain discs, walnut shades and 6"x8" hammered bronze shades, a...