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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Gold
FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Huge Bras and Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame gold-plated with cut crystal elements leafs and flowers decor. Fitted with 35(!) E14 sockets up to 60watts each. Made in Germany in the 1990s. Dimension 100cm (39.37") di...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Brass

Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Murano gold dusted and textured glass chandelier with 12 large feather form arm emanating from a large internal light bowl base suspended by a 2-tier swir...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

The Helix Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design,...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Modern Style Rock Crystal Tree Bronze Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite hand carved and hand polished rock crystal silver leafed Borghese bronze tree chandelier. Exhibiting a truly beautiful Modern style naturalis...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Polyedres Chandelier by Hubert Le Gall
Located in New York, NY
2006 Gold leaf or White gold leaf, steel H 56 x D 43 in (142 x 110 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 103cm/40.5” - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold

Foscarini Caboche Flush Light by Patricia Urquiola & Eliana Gerotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a bracelet of sparkling transparent pearls, the Caboche ceiling lamp embellishes any room with its extraordinary lighting effect, where each sphere reflects the image of the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Small Caboche Pendant by Patricia Urquiola & Eliana Gerotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Caboche lamps transform light into a sparkling composition of transparent spheres: a design gem resulting from an amalgam of technology and creativity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass struc...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Nautilus Chandelier in Natural Brass and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
NAUTILUS chandelier by blueprint lighting is an elegant piece of functional sculpture that emits a stunning candlelit glow. Featuring gracefully sp...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Montera Pendant Light by Blueprint Lighting featured an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single blown satin glass globe. Creates flattering indir...
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2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Modernist Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier with Organic Hand Blown Murano Shades
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- by High Style Deco. It fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Louis Poulsen VL56 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 56 Pendant for Folkets Hus, in Vesterbro Copenhagen. Originally designed and built for th...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Modern Pendant, Bronze Dark Patina Finish, Takara Collection
Located in Naarden, NL
The Takara, Japanese for treasure, is a sculptural and evocative piece of art that is at the same time functional. Casted in bronze, crafted by hand and created for generations to come.
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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Azores Chandelier, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Firmamento Milano Medium Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Cono suspension pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

SLAMP La Lollo Medium Pendant Light in Gold & Fumé by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
La Lollo is a tribute to the roaring 50’s, a series of graceful suspensions that reawaken images of divas in the spotlight. The patented techno-polymer cylinders, in varying shades o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Modelle Pendant
Located in Arcata, CA
Modelle Pendant Glass: Kiln Formed, Ivory Tiles Patina: Antique Bronze 24” x 24” x 11.5” 4-60w Includes first 48″ of overall drop. UL Listed 120v 220v available Title 24 JA8...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Olympic Chandelier
Located in Arcata, CA
The Olympic Chandelier is crafted from a plaster of paris composite base that is hand sculpted to perfect planar surfaces. After sculpting it is repeatedly sanded and primed to a mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bonnie Contemporary LED Large Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed
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 st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Britannica Chandelier Horizontal: Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier 78''
Located in New York, NY
Transferring traditional Murano glassware design and craftsmanship into a contemporary work of art, the Britannica Chandelier by Barlas Baylar is...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed, Handmade/finished
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 st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

FLOS 2097/18 Suspension Lamp in Steel and Brass, by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional mid-century chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary XL LED Bronze or Brass Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artist's newborn daughter's eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Valiant Chandelier ''Horizontal'': Elegant Bronze and Murano Glass Design 78''
Located in New York, NY
The spectacular Valiant Chandelier by Barlas Baylar is inspired by the resplendent natural forms of ancient flora. The Valiant Collection is rigorou...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vistosi Oval Giogali SP OV1 Chandelier with Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Lladro Belle de Nuit 12-Light Chandelier
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

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

LED Swirl Four Ring Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together. The height and tilt of each ring can be adjusted individually. 3000K 110 lumen / watt Finishes: Rose gold, poli...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Valiant Chandelier 'Horizontal': Elegant Bronze and Murano Glass Design
Located in New York, NY
The spectacular Valiant Chandelier by Barlas Baylar is inspired by the resplendent natural forms of ancient flora. The Valiant Collection is rigoro...
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel, Bronze

Bola Disc 12” Pendant Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by mirroring its surrounding...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

SLAMP La Lollo Large Pendant Light in Gold & Fumé by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
La Lollo is a tribute to the roaring 50’s, a series of graceful suspensions that reawaken images of divas in the spotlight. The patented techno-polymer cylinders, in varying shades o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold

SLAMP Veli Large Suspension Light in Gold by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold

"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass struc...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Solitaire, Brass and Stained Glass Contemporary Pendant by Kalin Asenov, 2016
Located in Savannah, GA
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a team of artisans and manufacturers to prototype, and build all pieces in his studio. Asenov’s desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Gold Leaf, Brass, Nickel

Valiant Chandelier ''Horizontal: Elegant Bronze and Murano Glass Design" 60''
Located in New York, NY
The spectacular Valiant Chandelier by Barlas Baylar is inspired by the resplendent natural forms of ancient flora. The Valiant Collection is rigorou...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Muse Pendant by Avram Rusu Studio in Antique Brass with Charcoal Shades
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

Link Chandelier in Brushed Brass/White Ombre Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The link pendant combines hand blown glass with a dramatically scaled solid brass chain. Pendants can be used individually or clustered on a single ceiling plate as a chandelier. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

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

Branch D'or by Barlas Baylar 'Medium'
Located in New York, NY
Introducing you to our first 2023 design, Le Branch D’or Chandelier. A namesake, organic piece instigated by Barlas Baylar. Le Branch D’or embraces a sturdy ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Muse Pendant in Satin Nickel/Light Grey 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

Heavy Crystal Glass and Brass Lamp by Nachtmann
Located in Munich, DE
The company nachtmann is famous for it's glasses, but most people don't know, that they made some really high quality lamps in the last century. Here is one - quite heavy.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

2-Tier Counterbalance Chandelier in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Counterbalance 2-Tier chandelier, a smaller but equally stunning version of our best-selling Counterbalance. The fixture draws inspiration from French and Italian mod...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Hand Crafted Seraph Pendant Made in California
Located in Arcata, CA
The Seraph pendant is a hanging piece of modern art with handcrafted details and LED technology. Rotates 360 degrees to provide illuminated style. The S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Aura Pendant 36inch
Located in Arcata, CA
At the Hilliard studio we operate with a primary goal in mind: Create something useful, beautiful and cherished. We believe that fine lighting fixtures should be timeless in style and in materials. By using glass, bronze and stone we can ensure that our fixtures become the heirlooms of our next generation. Every Hilliard fixture is signed, numbered and dated. The unique and beautiful Aura is crafted from glass tiles that have been cooked in a kiln and then wrapped in copper tape. They are then soldered together on a mold and attached to the bronze frame. Designed by Noel and Janene Hilliard 2012 Made in Arcata, CA, USA UL Listed 120v 220v available Title 24 JA8...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Sapphire Dome Pendant 36 inch
Located in Arcata, CA
The 36" Sapphire Dome is elegant and striking in any environment. The Sapphire Dome pendant is available in 5 sizes! 20"/ 24"/ 30"/ 36" /44" Choose from lily white, ivory or blus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Contemporary Folded Brass Pendant in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
Located in Reading, GB
A Trio of folded brass shades, each one patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside surface to reflect the light. Supplied complete with Grey braided flex and fo...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Firmamento Milano Etoile Ceiling and Wall with Glass by Daniela Puppa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Etoile is a slim and light lamp that, like a ballerina, it hides under her tutu intimate and warm light LED strips. It is a lamp t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Modern Metal Gold or Silver Finish Cherry Pendant Decorative Lamp
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Hanging from the ceiling, the lamp blinks at the concept of desire: its attractive and plumpy shapes, the ability to reflect what’s around in the glam version/gold, suggesting the in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Contemporary 20" Gold Chandelier with Silver Chain by Tigermoth Lighting
Located in Reading, GB
Contemporary chandelier with three shallow tiers of delicate chain strands and handcrafted metalwork. Available in Bronze, Gold or Flat Nickel Metalwork with either Black or Silver d...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel, Gold

Melt Mini LED Pendant Light 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

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Other

Melt LED Pendant Light 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

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Blown Glass

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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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