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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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.
Style: Modern
Color: Blue
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
Vertigo Chandelier in custom pastel colors 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Being an homage to 17th century chandeliers, it serves as a lyrical reference to those graceful forms while placing itself squarely in the 21st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 5 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Contemporary Floor Lamp 60 Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Sabrina Landini selects the most beautiful materials and assemble them to create home decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medusa model A Chandelier in White and Green 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Kartell Easy Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On its own or with its two sisters, easy enchants and excites with plays of color and light once turned on, the transparent polycarbonate enhanced by a myriad of reflections. Easy is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Trove Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Unique to the Crystalline Series, the Trove pendant light merges defined angles with bold colors. Pairs easily with the Delinea, Axia, and Calla pendants that also comprise the Cryst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Terra Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The allure of the abundant terra is the presence of four bulbs at the pendant’s centre, radiating rich, ambient light. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Solitaire Petite Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Brought to our line by popular demand, the Solitaire Petite pendant is the smaller version of Niche's Classic spherical silhouette. When coupled together, the bulb at the center of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Artemide Giò Light 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
The Sisters Medium Aurora Pendant
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for "Mammalampa".
The Sisters in the Mammalampa collection are characterized by refined and nuanced painterly color relationships. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper, Canvas
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
Solitaire Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The Edison bulb at the centre of the signature Solitaire pendant and the cylindrical shape of the glass body harmonize to accentuate enduring quality and beauty. Every single glass p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Marquise Petite Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Available in three sizes, this versatile series is comprised of Niche's newest shape, the Marquise. Pendants can be clustered in multiples to create stunning visual arrangements and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Confetti Sapphire and Aqua Chandelier by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti glass chandelier features handblown glass discs in a variety of color palates with a choice of metallic accents. Pictured: ultramarine, sky blue, emerald, aqua, grey, go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vertigo 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Calla Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Unique to the Crystalline series, the Calla pendant adds a softness to the grouping with its delicate frame. Pairs easily with the Delinea, Axia, and Trove pendants that also compris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Binary Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The allure of the Binary pendant is the presence of two bulbs at the pendant’s centre, radiating rich, ambient light. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is handbl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pharos Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Paying homage to ancient towers of light, the Pharos pendant is sleek enough to stand on its own and simple enough to shine in tightly grouped bouquets. Every single glass pendant li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vertigo Chandelier in Green and 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Vertigo Chandelier in Transparent and 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Solitaire Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Imbued with timeless style, the striking Solitaire chandelier showcases sophisticated metal finishes, a Classic, handcrafted silhouette, and the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Quill Sapphire Aurora Handblown Modern Glass Matte Black Chandelier Light
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The refined frame of the Quill chandelier accentuates the handcrafted silhouettes suspended from its bold body. With several signature glass and metal finish options available, the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Foscarini Twice as Twiggy LED Suspension Lamp in Indigo by Marc Sadler
By Foscarini, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large suspension lamp with direct and indirect up light. Diffuser made of fiberglass-based composite material and liquid coated. The lamp body consists of a large painted aluminum co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Confetti Sapphire, Turquoise and Aqua Chandelier by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Confetti glass chandelier features handblown glass discs in a variety of color palates with a choice of metallic accents. Pictured: ultramarine, sky blue, turquoise, emerald, aqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Marquise Grand Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Available in three sizes, this versatile series is comprised of Niche's newest shape, the Marquise. Pendants can be clustered in multiples to create stunning visual arrangements and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Chrome Murano Chandelier with Cerulean Blue and Clear Discs
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and bold chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features ten t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Pod Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
The distinctive handcrafted tuck defines the Pod pendant and draws the eye down the silhouette's long, cylindrical frame. Every single glass pendant light that comes from Niche is ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Marquise Condesa Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Available in three sizes, this versatile series is comprised of Niche's newest shape, the Marquise. Pendants can be clustered in multiples to create stunning visual arrangements and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Curious blue four arms Murano glass chandelier with chrome finishes.
Perfect vintage condition.
Four E 14 light bulbs.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Helium Hand Blown Glass Pendant Light with Leather Straps Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful mouth blown glass piece elegantly held by leather straps.
Leather straps length made to order.
One 60 W
Glass color options: Ice blue, red, smoke, opal or clear
Leather ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pod Sapphire Handblown Modern Glass Polished Nickel Chandelier Light
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
A statement piece designed to attract attention to the brilliant Pod pendant, this chandelier captivates as it suspends elegant hand-blown shades. Every single glass light that comes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Pendant Light in Turquoise Glass by Jeff Zimmerman, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Crystal illuminated sculptural pendant in hand-blown turquoise glass. Designed and made by Jeff Zimmerman, USA, 2016.
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
SLAMP Medusa Pendant Light in Blu Gel by Nigel Coates
By Slamp, Nigel Coates
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Medusa is a dramatic collection that marked SLAMP's evolution of stylistic production just after the turn of the century. The radial structure easily connects to the central Cristalf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Glass Pendant by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Glass pendant lamp by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy circa 1961, exterior shade in green glass with white glass interior diffuser, with hardware in brass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
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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