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
$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
$2,400
H 21.5 in W 13 in D 7 in
Elegant Bronze & Art Glass Table Lamp, or Desk Lamp, by Enos Co. ca. 1900
By Enos Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very unusual and attractive lamp was done by Enos Company of New York, and ca. 1900. The highly detailed bronze base has a perpendicular arm extended which holds a period art g...
Bronze
Kalmar 'Hase TL' Table Lamp of Brass & Leather - 2 PCS IN STOCK
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
$2,044Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze hammered brass & glas shade 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze with hammered brass shade and glass inlay. Yellow golden frills. France ca. 1900
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Hammered Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Metal, New Shade Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shade Dimensions: 21.50”H x 8”W x 8”D Shade: 9.25"H x 13"W x 13"D
Metal
$884
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
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique French Art Nouveau bronze desk lamp. This is stamped beneath the base made in France, and is signed with the initials A.R. It is of wonderful quality, the bro...
Bronze
Moderne Desk Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury Danish modern walnut desk lamp with stylized body and base with inset metal. Measurements: Height 19" Width 12.5" Base 5" ...
Wood
Semi Antique Arts & Crafts Style Hand Hammered Bronze Table Lamp Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Arts & Crafts Period hand hammered bronze table lamp with tapering standard crowned with a conforming circular frame that would support an 11 ...
Bronze
Cylindrical Tall Bronze Patina Hammered Metal Lamp, Floor or Table
Located in Miami, FL
Cylindrical Tall Bronze Patina Hammered Metal Lamp for Floor or Table Offered for sale is a tall cylinder table of floor lamps that gives a mood ...
Metal
Bronzed Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A spot-on addition to modern interiors, this table lamp diffuses a charming and functional light through the horizontal, grooved shade in opaline white glass. The light is provided b...
Metal
French Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French desk lamp with tole shades. Measurements: Height: 23" Diameter: 13”.
Bronze