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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Custom "Catch" Ceiling Fixture by Lindsey Adelman, 2012
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom "Catch" ceiling lamp by Lindsey Adelman, 2012. This one-of-a-kind fixture features a brushed bronze base/suspension and seven (7) hand-blown glass shades in clear, white and a...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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
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 Liminal Collection Vessel
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The Liminal collection is about the threshold between consciousness and unconsciousness, and also refers to the place between the bronze and glass. The state between liquid and solid, referring to both metal and glass, alludes to the place where two people meet and collaborate. Glass artist Michiko Sakano blows directly into Darcy Miro...
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
$3,420
H 22.5 in Dm 24.6 in
Beautifully Hand Carved wood Chandelier with Striking Alabaster Shade Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and striking design, early 20th century pendant. This antique, five-light chandelier from the Art Deco era is another one of our recent great finds. The wooden body and ar...
Alabaster
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. We curren...
Plaster
$3,300
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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
$458 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gigantic Murano Blown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Blown in a soft gold toned color this lovely extra large dome shaped ceiling fixture with finial is illuminated with 5 medium base lights, non UL please note weight of 36 lbs Origi...
Blown Glass
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E...
Plaster
$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
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
Organic Ball Light Fixture by Mazzega Italy Ceiling Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large midcentury organic pattern glass ball fixture by Mazzega, Italy. The Fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watts. Glass ball only is approximate 12" high. Ca...
Metal, Brass
Palmyra II Ceiling Fixture by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Egyptian prayer shawls, the Palmyra ceiling fixture emits light through stylized Deco patterns rendered in brass with an engraving ...
Metal
Eight-Sided Custom Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Eight-sided custom alabaster fixture This is a custom made piece. The turnaround time is between 8-10 weeks, however, we are happy to work with you on a shorter turnaround time if n...
Alabaster, Brass
Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Plaster Alard Three-arm fixture. This fixture is UL wired. One in stock. Please note this fixture is customizable. Lead time is 8-10 weeks. NOT...
Plaster
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
Sold
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
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
Lindsey Adelman Liminal Collection Vessel
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The Liminal collection is about the threshold between consciousness and unconsciousness, and also refers to the place between the bronze and glass. The state between liquid and solid, referring to both metal and glass, alludes to the place where two people meet and collaborate. Glass artist Michiko Sakano blows directly into Darcy Miro...
Bronze
Lindsey Adelman Liminal Collection Vessel
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The Liminal collection is about the threshold between consciousness and unconsciousness, and also refers to the place between the bronze and glass. The state between liquid and solid, referring to both metal and glass, alludes to the place where two people meet and collaborate. Glass artist Michiko Sakano blows directly into Darcy Miro...
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
Handblown Glass and Bronze Object Curiosity Vessels by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Chicago, IL
Small handblown glass vessel with brass water chestnut stopper by designer Lindsey Adelman. Charming and beautiful glass object for decorative use. Each vessel features a hand blown clear glass bottles with solid brass stoppers cast from “nature gone wrong.” Hybrid water chestnuts become curiosities...
Brass
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