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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Baroque
Contemporary Chandelier 'Nabila 552.12' by TOOY, Smoke Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Nabila 552.10 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY 12 lights UL Listed Compliant with US electric system Model shown: C2 + C48 + smoke Finish: Black chrome Color: Smoke glass Canopy: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gray Industrial Pendant Lamp, Minimalist Lighting by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, gray, tall. A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness of a cloud. These handmade ceiling lights have a unique character and bring a sense...
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2010s Lithuanian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Transcendence Suspension 3 Ango, Hand-Crafted Sculptural Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated sculptural pendant lighting piece, “Transcendence suspension 3” is made up of eight separate diffusers, each one handcrafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

'Cosmic Ore Chandelier 70' Handmade Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Composed of four carefully hand-spun brass pla...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Seashell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are beautiful, small and elegant pendant. Each fixture takes a single candelabra bulb shielded by 2 opposing shells. These work well as a single or hung in clusters. They are p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier. Stunning antique Italian Genovese gilt wood and crystal six arm chandelier. This lovely crystal chandelier has unusual ...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Grey'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Small Grey Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Brass Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant aged brass chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjus...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Handwoven Agave Fiber Sun Light Screen - Mexico City - León León Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This Handwoven Agave Fiber Sun Light Screen is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City. Henequén is the name for the Agave fiber...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN E1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN E1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 67 x 55 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Evolutionette by Ango, Silk Cocoon Hand-crafted Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A small globe pendant light, Evolutionette has been developed from “Globette-EV” Ango table light that won Design Excellent Award (DEmark), Thailan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
- Colour is customisable (Please see the colour chart). - Voltage can be set to 120V or 230V - If you require colour/material samples, please feel free to let us know. Ikigai is a large handmade sculptural pendant lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Domino' by Sylvain Willenz x AGO, Mud Gray
Located in Paris, FR
Domino Pendant lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Mud Gray - Single Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Small - Terracotta'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Small Terracotta Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6 W Color Temp. 2700 / 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made Sputnik chandelier/flush mount, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Terracotta'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup Ø 44,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Cotton' by AGO, Small - Deep Green
Located in Paris, FR
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Deep Green Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Large, Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup Ø 44,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Rare French Beaded Murano Flower Bells Blue Beads Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing six lights sitting in rare crystal bobeches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for rest of countries, ready to hang. Macaroni bea...
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1930s French Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Design Pendant by Studio Aqua, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Liana S. Pendant by Studio Aqua. Aqua creations are a small light making studio, their lamps are hand made out of dyed crushed silk which is supported by a me...
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Early 2000s Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed To MVM Cappellin
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed To MVM Cappellin. Stunning large hand blown Italian Murano glass twelve-light chandelier with gorgeous finial, circa 1940. This lovely Venetian gl...
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1940s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Custom Italian Green Turquoise Gold Murano Glass Brass Sputnik Globe Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Who says that a small chandelier cannot be TOTAL FUN?! A bespoke contemporary thirteen-light Italian half sputnik fixture, with Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handmade in Italy,...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric syste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Very Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful set of 3 very large mouth blown globe shaped pendants in a light gray with silver. The silver offers a subtle texture with speckling and light overall shimmery quality up...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Verdigris' Handmade Artisan Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Oxidium' Handmade Oxidised Patinated Brass Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Constellation 02 Mixed' Patinated Brass Ceiling Pendants
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Finished in Atelier001’s signature bronze gr...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Purion' Handmade White Piano Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Large, Terracotta'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Sol' Handmade Artisan Pure Satin Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Silk over Metal "Suuria" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Urchin shaped suspended light hand made from crushed silk on metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C4' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Teklan Edition
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C4 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek x Tekla Evelina Dimensions: H 25 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Ore' Handmade Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Aurum' Handmade High Polished Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Light Fixture Lost-Wax Bronze Vintage Finish Horsehair Tassels
Located in San Antonio, TX
MARATUS chandelier was designed for the Mol collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. A chestnut horse with a white tail is called Palomino, it is dashing and atypical. This lamp is an allegory of its sumptuous presence. The vintage finish accentuates the volumes and vigor of the bronze pieces that make up this skeleton with shiny translucent strands of natural horsehair. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to 18 years and saves 90% of energy consumption. Cast bronze with vintage finish pieces. 12 lights with horsehair tassels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Yellow White Blue Pastel Murano Glass Nickel Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colors, sizes and finishes. This is a contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a circular shape, an enticing modern happy design with a nickel structure composed of a cylindrical round core supporting jutting out satin nickel baguettes with a round section, each decorated with blown Art glass disks worked with a very special mixing technique in different sophisticated colors: variegated white, amber, opaline gold...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Floating World by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Rattan Pendant Lights
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elemental pendant light with the diffuser composed around a large flattened tetrahedron structure, which is then clad with superfine extruded rattan. A large piece requiring 7 day...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and made-to-order. 3-4 week lead time. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. Dimensions (as shown): diameter: 1'-0" height: 0'-9-1/2" The Biomorphic Pendant...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

'Pendant Duo Seleno 70' Handmade Steel Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Pendant Duo Seleno is composed of three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Egg White'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modernist Italian Murano Glass Silver White 24-Carat Gold Leaf Round Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bespoke Venetian sphere sputnik chandelier with sunburst organic design and Hollywood Regency glamour, entirely hand crafted in Italy, composed of a sensual cluster of i...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Spotlight Volumes, Pendant EB (vanilla)
Located in Paris, FR
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, pendant lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight Model shown: EB Compositions – Up light: A, B, C D, or E – Down light: A, B, D, or E Inspired by spotlights, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO' Rail + 3 Spotlights
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Measures: 120cm Rail x3 spotlights (charcoal) AGO is a Korean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Contemporary Chandelier, Sculptural Collectible Design "Bosei" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
- Colours are customisable both on the interior and exterior (Please see the colour chart). - Voltage can be set to 120V or 230V. - If you require colour/material samples, please fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by The Urban Electric, Made in the USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by Steven Gambrel for The Urban Electric, proudly made in the USA. This exceptional piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B2' by Pani Jurek, Blue Cobalt
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 30 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, White'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Italian 8-Arm Crystal Murano Glass Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist modern creation of the traditional Venetian Chandelier, 8 lights, in artistic blown crystal Murano glass, entirely hand-crafted in Italy. This lighting fixture in Murano g...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Iron

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 18 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric syst...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud Modern Pendant Light Within the Jewellery Series of Lighting by Ango
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Cloud design creates lightness and hope and this collection is offered in different sizes, especially so that multi cloud installations can be easily formed that will bring about beautiful multi diffusions of light. Cloud is created in free form by hand welding the connecting points of the structure and in each piece the multiple nodes of light refraction are apparently suspended in space, with differing degrees of color and complexity. The Cloud modern chandelier collection is offered in different sizes and finishes (nickel silver, brass and copper), and was first seen as a special customisation within the Ango jewellery series of lighting with the installation in 2019 over the central section of the elegant Lakorn restaurant within the Rosewood Hotel, Bangkok. Cloud ceiling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Cotton' by Sebastian Herkner x Ago, Small, Charcoal
Located in Paris, FR
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Charcoal Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 300...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Large Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
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Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Link" Bronze Chandelier by Niamh Barry, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Link Chandelier Ireland 2013 Niamh Barry: 1968- Introducing the "Link" Bronze Chandelier by Niamh Barry, a limited edition chandelier that will transform any room. This stunning cha...
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2010s Irish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Italian Oval Black Crystal Green Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style lantern chandelier, part of a Venetian geometric modern series with 4 shapes as per image, entirely custom made in Italy, here with brass hardware, the organic emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Large, Grey'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Red
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 18 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system ________________...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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