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Style: Modern
Color: Blue
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Plass Suspension Lamp in Light Blue by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. The large transparent polycarbonate diffuser is achieved using rotational molding, a technique which makes it possible to create hollo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden
Located in London, GB
Michael Eden’s interpretation of ""Continuous Profile - Head of Mussolini, 1933"" using the profile of classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn is used for the Audr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they were letters from a non-existent alphabet.
The hand crafted process of glazing ceramics gives the collection a truly unique character. It is finished with brass elements.
Ceramic part size: H: 45 cm (13,7") x 35 cm (10,8"),
ceramic tubes...
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2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
6 Module Blue Ombre Umbrella Candy Chandelier with Hand-blown Glass and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Paan Pasand edition is inspired from the Indian Paan Pasand candy and comprises of Indian handblown glass with a Red and Green ombre to match the candy inspiration.
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Melt LED Pendant Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Melt is evocative of molten glass, the interior of a melting glacier or images of deep space. An imperfect, organic and naturalistic light that produces a mesmerizing hot blown glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Tora Ceramic Pendant Lamp, by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tora, a ceramic pendant lamp in matte pastel colors, draws its inspiration from Arab lanterns and old oil lamps. Designed to be used individually as well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Melt Mini LED Pendant Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Melt is evocative of molten glass, the interior of a melting glacier or images of deep space. An imperfect, organic and naturalistic light that produces a mesmerizing hot blown glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Modernist Sapphire & Translucent Handblown Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This monumental and striking chandelier realized in the manner of Vistosi, boasts 84 Murano glass discs in a rich sapphire blue- reminiscent of the eponymous shade created by Yves Kl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Artemide Giò Light Off Center Suspension Lamp by Patrick Norguet
Located in Hicksville, NY
With its aluminum body, Giò is first and foremost an instrument; functional, unobtrusive and most of all, a timeless suspension lamp. It fits both within domestic and public places. Either plain or in its different versions, Giò is an elegant and efficient object in space.
Available for purchase within the United States only...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Blue Burst Sputnik by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass spheres, cream enameled centre and canopy, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Molecule Pendant - Triple, Handmade Contemporary Glass Lighting, Blue
Located in New York, NY
The Molecule Pendant - Triple is a calculated arrangements of handblown glass orbs meant to resemble simple molecular structures. It consists of a 14" main sphere hot assembled with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Chavana Contemporary Glass Pendant Light in Lagoon by Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
Hand blown glass pendants. 7 glass columns on 42 cm round canopy.
The Chavana collection features pebble inspired glasses stacked along a 17W LED tube, lighting up to form a cascade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, tree Silk, Silvered Glass. Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lladro Belle de Nuit 24-Light Chandelier
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with handmade metallic chandelier design with twenty-four translucent white, engraved porcelain lampshades. Beauty of the night. Such is the name of the plant whose petals reflect the moonlight, thus acquiring the magical property of glowing in the dark. This striking species provides the inspiration for the Belle de Nuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Lladro Belle de Nuit 12-Light Chandelier
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with handmade metallic chandelier design with twelve translucent white, engraved porcelain lampshades. Beauty of the night. Such is the name of the plant whose petals reflect the moonlight, thus acquiring the magical property of glowing in the dark. This striking species provides the inspiration for the Belle de Nuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Ceramic Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to l...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Podgy Honeycomb Diffused Aluminum Dimmable Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a photographer’s use of light equipment, PODGY strives to create an accurate illumination that serves the needs of everyday life. By combining several classic elements fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Authentic Venetian Classic Chandelier Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian classic chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, this chandelier is a tru...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Range Small Pendant Lamp with Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Range small pendant lamp with blue glaze by WL CERAMICS
Design: Jonas Lutz
Materials: Porcelain, matte blue glaze
Dimensions: H25 x Ø18 cm
Also available: in different colors (...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Chandelier Composed of Two Lights Inserted in Truncated Cone Blue Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of two lights inserted in truncated cone blue glass with original coloring. The lights have an E14 type socket and are powered by 220V.
The coloring is v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Kiki Ceiling Lamp in Creamic Structure, by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you shown Kiki ceiling lamp in ceramic structure. This Ceramic lamp available in white, antracite, coral pink, giallo, red, intense blue gold or copper. Kiki, a ceramic pendant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An essential lamp which is characterized by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in blue, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the cut-o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Ballroom XL Blue Pendant Light
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Globe Pendant. The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand painted glass with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bell Jar Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell Jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Cone Pendant, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic pendant with charm, finesse and an elegant, solid brass ring, designed in the 1950s by the internationally renowned lighting designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen. The rigorous expression means that the cone pendant can hang beautifully alone or as part of a group, above the dining table or kitchen worktop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Blue Diablo Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Brass Disc, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Diablo - hourglass shaped hanging light with center brass disc. The bottom shade in made from blue enameled aluminium and the top from piercet steel. Anonymous Italian maker/design -...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Kartell Small FL/Y Pendant Light in Sky Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FL/Y pendant light small in sky blue. It is a collection of pendant lamps designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002.
Dimensions: Shade height: 11 in.; Diameter: 15 in.; Unit weight: 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Zero LED Hoop Pendant by Front Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Hoop pendant incorporates a metal cage-like frame made up of eight wires. Inside the frame, a globe-shaped glass diffuser rests at the bottom. The minimalist design and organic shape of this fixture is achieved by having the electrical wire fed inside one of the eight wires that make up the exterior frame.
Anyone who has been immersed in the upper echelons of the design world has been hearing the buzz about Sweden’s avant-garde Front Design for a while now. Sofia Lagerkvist, Charlotte von der Lancken and Anna Lindgren are the members of the talented trio racking up awards as fast as they can complete new designs. Their portfolio is chock-full of accolades—Red Dot awards, Elle Decoration International Design Awards (EDIDA), Wallpaper Design Awards, “Best of the Best” awards, A&W awards, and a “Design of the Year” award from the Design Museum of London. Their designer statement says their works are based upon common discussions, explorations and experiments that they undertake as they begin the process of creation.
It is the story of this process itself that they hope their objects will communicate—the materials used and the conventions within the design field, for instance. But they also reach into more mystical realms, creating objects from witnessed explosions; designing products that serve as an homage to animals, computers and machines; envisioning robotic furniture; and dreaming up objects inspired by their fascination with magic. Global Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Oculo Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The robust frame of the Oculo pendant light garners undivided regard and praise in any environment. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handblown by real human ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Leucos Glo Pendant
Located in Edison, NJ
The Leucos lighting Glo' suspension adds a splash of downlighting and drama to a room with its extraordinary illusion of an illuminated, elongated drop of water. Designed by Danilo D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and hand blown glass chandelier. 48 Aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass accents. 4 Candelabras base sockets.
Custom sizes available.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Steel Blue Comet Pendant from the Boa Lighting Collection
Located in New York, NY
Richly textured and uniform in color, these boldly-hued pendants bestow luxurious lighting throughout a space. The sleek silhouettes of our Boa collection seduce the eye and add a chic element to any interior. The organic fractures in the glass offer subtle movement and divine detail, highlighting the uniqueness of each light.
Comet pendant from the Boa Lighting Collection. This lighting pendant comes with 5” Canopy and 4 ft. of electrical cord included. Wattage: 60W; 120V. This lighting fixture is handblown in NY and designed by Joe Ginsberg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Teal Summit Pendant from the Boa Lighting Collection
Located in New York, NY
Richly textured and uniform in color, these boldly-hued pendants bestow luxurious lighting throughout a space. The sleek silhouettes of our Boa collection seduce the eye and add a chic element to any interior. The organic fractures in the glass offer subtle movement and divine detail, highlighting the uniqueness of each light.
Solaris pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in acrylic & brass
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Astro Pop Contemporary Design Pendant Lamp design by Cristiana Bertolucci
With a 70's style, The Astro Pop Pendant has a 70's style with a modern twist. The product can be produced i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Juno Pendant in Steel Blue from the Vesuvius Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Steel Blue Juno pendant comes with 4 ft. of electrical cord and a 5” Nickel Canopy. Wattage: 60W; 120V. This pendant was designed by award-wining New ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Orbit Pendant Steel Blue
Located in New York, NY
The orbit steel blue pendant is handblown in New York and comes with a 5” Canopy and 4 ft. of electrical cord included. Designed by designer Joe Ginsberg. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Dent Large Ceramic Lamp with Solid Beech Insert, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dent large lamp is made out of ceramic and a solid wood beech insert. The available colors are window grey, intense blue, jade and beige-
red. The shown large suspended ceramic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 3 in Chrome Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
When French interior designer Florence Deau featured Jacco Maris’ new Benben pendant on her blog FLODEAU, she copped to having an “absolute crush on the finishes, the graceful forms ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Gople Classic Max 22W E26 Ceiling Light in Blue Sapphire
By Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gople Lamp is the latest product in the ongoing collaboration between Artemide and Bjarke Ingels Group. Gople is crafted of a pill shape, the glass is blown according to ancient Venetian techniques in Murano. The shape of the glass helps the light to diffuse a soft glow throughout, creating a comfortable ambience.
The Gople family is enriched with new versions available in a smaller size. Gople is now available as a table and floor lamp, in addition to the suspension. The new additions feature the same pill shaped diffuser crafted of handblown glass. Gople Mini is available in a suspension, table, and ceiling version. The basic form of the Gople Lamp enhances the beauty of glass, hand-processed according to an ancient Venetian technique that gradually turns white glass into crystal glass by combining both upon blowing, thus making each piece unique. More innovative finishes are added, including silver or copper vacuum metallization.
The silver, bronze, copper, and blue finishes are made with an innovative and sustainable metal vacuum deposition process. From the point of view of environmental-friendliness, “sputtering” is the absolutely cleanest coating technology for the type of metal used and because all emissions are abated, in particular those into the atmosphere of sulfuric acid and cyanides produced by galvanic processes. Solid paint with up to 5% of solvents (compared to 75% of traditional products) is employed for the secondary protective clear coat phase. The process generates very little waste and the resulting finish is particularly resistant over time. In any of these cases, glass finishing is designed to ensure the best relationship with the emitted light, screening the source and maximizing direct emission through transparency. The most basic version with the traditional E26 or E12 joint is designed to provide different performance levels compared to the more innovative RWB version, where colors can be combined with each other to create the desired lighting scenario.
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Materials: Chrome metal canopy and diffuser in handblown glass
Color: Transparent (Diffuser), Chrome (Canopy), Blue (Gradient...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Shake Chandelier in Shades of Blue Resin by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
While working for the family business, Jacopo Foggini discovered the versatile nature of methacrylate, a material generally used in the production of car reflectors. Enchanted by the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Bella Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming. Every single glass pendant light th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Delinea Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Unique to the Crystalline series, the Delinea pendant light features a dynamic shape and vibrant colors. Pairs easily with the Trove, Axia, and Calla pendants that also comprise the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 1 in Chrome Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
When French interior designer Florence Deau featured Jacco Maris’ new Benben pendant on her blog FLODEAU, she copped to having an “absolute crush on the finishes, the graceful forms ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pinch Cielo Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Blending the elements of shapes and hues, the curvaceous Pinch pendant brings playful balance and to any space. Every single glass pendant light that com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Moooi Statistocrat Suspension Lamp in Pastel Blue Powder Coated Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This futuristic lamp is a three-dimensional elaboration of the data structure that rule and define the city’s well-being, dressed in the sleek slenderness of an efficient aluminium b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Giò Light Cluster Suspension Lamp by Patrick Norguet
Located in Hicksville, NY
With its aluminum body, Giò is first and foremost an instrument, functional, unobtrusive and most of all, a timeless suspension lamp. It fits both within domestic and public places. Either plain or in its different versions, Giò is an elegant and efficient object in space.
Available for purchase within the United States only...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Axia Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Located in Beacon, NY
Unique to the Crystalline Series, the Axia pendant lights explore defined edges and a dynamic range of vibrant colors. Pairs easily with the Trove, Delinea, and Calla pendants that a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stamen Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The first design that inspired Niche, the Stamen pendant boasts a voluptuous body that tucks into itself unexpectedly. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Artemide Gople Mini Max 7W E12 Supension Light in Sapphire Blue
By Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gople Lamp is the latest product in the ongoing collaboration between Artemide and Bjarke Ingels Group. Gople is crafted of a pill shape, handblown glass diffuser.The glass is blown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Artemide Gople Mini Max 120V 7W E12 Ceiling Light in Sapphire Blue
By Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gople Lamp is the latest product in the ongoing collaboration between Artemide and Bjarke Ingels Group. Gople is crafted of a pill shape, the glass is blown according to ancient Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, aqua color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lladro Belle de Nuit Ceiling Lamp II
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with handmade porcelain design. Beauty of the Night. Such is the name of the plant whose petals reflect the moonlight, thus acquiring the magical property of glowing in the dark. This striking species provides the inspiration for the Belle de Nuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Glass & Chrome Pendant, Attributed to Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two-tiered white Murano glass and chromed metal pendant lamp by Gino Vistosi. 14 unique glass prisms hang from chromed hooks. Each glass measures 9.5" by...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 4 in Yellow Copper Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
When French interior designer Florence Deau featured Jacco Maris’ new Benben pendant on her blog Flodeau, she copped to having an “absolute crush on the finishes, the graceful forms ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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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