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Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Designed by Barlas Baylar for Terzani, the Atlantis chandelier is an iconic example of contemporary designer lighting. This sculptural chandelier is composed of hundreds of meters of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Willow 19, Blown Glass with Metal Dome Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere. Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant by Bocci All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Swirl Murano Glass Pendant UFO Shape Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian one light Murano glass pendant with brass fittings. Satin glass with white swirl elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Fixture require...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Beautiful multi Tiers Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini Style 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian single light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The canopy and r...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han. Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke chandelier, inspired by the organic forms and textured finishes reminiscent of Giacometti's plaster work, features an evocative design frame. With 16 opaline glass diffu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plaster

Chandelier, Large Model, Brass-Coloured Metal, Contemporary Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, brass-coloured metal, contemporary design. Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to conceal and expose the light source depending on the viewing ang...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier Designed by RBW Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form. The translucent shells soften the light and create a warm, ambient glow. Suspende...
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1960s Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Couronnes Chandelier, Model 3, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On this model of our popular chandelier, we have added paper shades with gold foil interiors which adds a Classic touch to the sleek fixture. The chandelier goes well in all decor sc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Venini Reticello Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
1940s Hand blown "reticello " Murano glass all surrounded with a cage of delicate caned glass. In beautiful excellent vintage condition, all original without chips or cracks. This l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but the ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Silk Pendant Lamp from the 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A silk pendant lamp from the 1930's, made in Austria. The metal has been chrome plated and is in very good condition. Unique to this design is that t...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is sh...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Honeycomb 19, Cast Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Honeycomb pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass is hand made laser cut to create the diamond shape. The inner design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Clizia Suspension - Mama Non Mama White - Transp Wire - by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a beautiful 'Ibiza' Chandelier from Eichholtz that will elevate your decor with its stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored ...
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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dew 22, Cast Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass creates a three dimensional effect at the bottom of each Dew drop that refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

One of a Kind Modern Black and Brass Industrial Chandelier, Hardwired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x one of a kind hardwired industrial chandelier in black & brass. The fixture has 3x E26 sockets (bulbs not included). The brass components on this fixture are ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Grande Modernist Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chandelier from the Veneto region with multiple ivory lacquered steel orbs connected with brass stems to the main body of the piece. This chandelier has been newly wired to...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Three Tier Palma Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist glass chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Couronnes Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This popular chandelier goes well in all décor schemes from modern to traditional. It is a twist on the classic candleholder design. It provides enough light to be the centerpiece of...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair 2 Tier Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount by Barovier Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blown clear palm leaves frosted in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Trapezi Chandelier Ten Lights in Brass and Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by Lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Muse Pendant in Brushed Brass with Mocha Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Muse collection is comprised of triangular bent brass tube hardware with hand blown glass shades. Elements can be suspended in both horizontal and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

SLAMP Avia Medium Pendant Light in Blue by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s visionary, fluid, and dynamic luminous architectural objects bring the designer’s revolutionary and iconic semantics to any domestic or public space, inspiring harmony b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Miniforms RIFICOLONA Suspension Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its discreet yet impactful presence, Rificolona exploits the art of contrasting a reference to tradition with a decidedly contemporary taste. The lampshade hanging from a wire a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitche...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain

Two Tiers Murano Leaves Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This elegant Murano glass fixture features two layers of glass leaves arranged in a circular design, elegantly complemented at the bottom by a matching bowl. It is illuminated by eig...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition. Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Polished Nickel, Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 12inch, Brutalist Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural s...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Tenfold Pendant 3TB 24inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 24inch by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vistosi Riflesso Pendant Light in Amber Transaprent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
In the Riflesso collection the simplicity and lightness of glass become the main features with three different sinuous shapes. The silhouettes of the diffuser are enhanced by the LED...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Disc Cobalt Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Made by artisans in Murano; Italy; each glass disc element has a wonderful cobalt blue hue and is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tenfold Pendant 3TB 32inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 32inch by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x G8 Socket,...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Copper 5 Pendant Cluster Chandelier with Black Accents, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 5x pendant cluster chandelier in a copper finish. Each pendant is approximately 16.5in tall (not including the bulb). As shown, the size of the cluster is rou...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Steel

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Find a broad range of unique Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Vistosi, DOOQ, Flos, and Artemide. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2 and tops out at $318,780 while the average work can sell for $3,426.

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