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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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:  Pink
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

Fringe Large Pendant, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic pendant lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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

Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Pink 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 pink, 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

Vistosi LED Riflesso LT 3 Table Lamp with Copper Base by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Peach 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

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

Lladro Belle de Nuit 24-Light Chandelier
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
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

Bola Halo 3-Piece Multi-Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lou Blass 24 Light Supernova Chandelier in Wild Fuchsia
By Lou Blass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Custom Supernova chandelier in powder-coated steel, original by Lou Blass. Offered in wild fuchsia finish with 24 lights with candelabra bases (ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bola Halo Pendant Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bola Halo 5-Piece Multi-Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italy Foscarini Supernova Suspension Twinkling Lamp Disc Pendant Fuchsia Pink
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Supernova Suspension lamp by architect designer Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini Made in Italy Light provides diffused illuminance in all directions 22.5 w x 20 d x 32.5 tall Fabulous Colors of Fuchsia Pink Coated Aluminum layered Metal...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fringe Small Pendant, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic pendant lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lover...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Axia Rose 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

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

Bola Halo 4 Piece Multi-Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stephanie, Brass, Hand-Sculpted, Contemporary Pendant by Kalin Asenov Studio
Located in Savannah, GA
Stephanie is a pendant light, part of the Posse collection, a system designed around the core ideas of collaboration and play. The pendant is created to give the customer freedom in tailoring their own expression. The design is centered around a common brass core and allows the client to choose a combination of colors and shapes of the sculpted rings. The choice is between rings already in production or a completely new and personal for the client idea to be developed in the studio. The final object is an expression of both the artist/designer and the customer. Conceived as a version of children’s stacking toys, Posse is designed to encourage open ended play and collaboration. The design is a juxtaposition of machined metal parts and sculpted sections; the light is built and sculpted entirely by hand in Kalin Asenov’s studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Plastic Matte Black Cherry Pendant Decorative Lamp
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
A simple and mysterious form that of cherry. With the generous strokes of Nika Zupanc's pencil, the fruit becomes a suspended ceiling lamp with an LED light bulb and flagship of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Stamen Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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

Bella Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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

Rectangular Disco Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with burgundy colored hand blown Murano glass discs mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame with decorative arch details, by Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6 lights ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 3 in Chrome Metal
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

Calla Rose Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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

Bell Jar Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Rectangular Disco Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with burgundy colored hand blown Murano glass discs mounted on 24 karat gold plated metal frame with decorative arch details, by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Zero LED Silo Trio Pendant by Note Design Studio
Located in Yonkers, NY
Who knew a grain silo could inspire such a kicky light fixture? That’s exactly what Note Design Studio used for inspiration for Silo Trio pendant, a Minimalist fixture that can only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pharos Rose Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Aurora Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Located in Beacon, NY
Conjuring the awe of the northern lights, the Aurora pendant’s distinctive shape captures the craftsmanship and artistry of hand-blown glass. Every single glass pendant light that co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Bell Jar Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 1 in Chrome Metal
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pod Rose Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Oculo Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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

Vistosi LED Riflesso LT 3 Table Lamp with Gold Base by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pharos Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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

Lladro Belle de Nuit Ceiling Lamp II
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Bola Halo Pendant Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 4 in Yellow Copper Metal
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Zero LED Silo Pendant by Note Design Studio
Located in Yonkers, NY
Who knew a grain silo could inspire such a kicky light fixture? That’s exactly what Note Design Studio used for inspiration for Silo pendant, a Minimalist fixture that can only be de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flower Power Magnolia Fuchsia & Clear Pipes Small Round Chandelier, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colors and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bola Halo Pendant Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Flower Power Magnolia Fuchsia & Clear Pipes Big Round Chandelier, Venice, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colors and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Toldbod 120 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits glare-free light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. Materials: Spun alu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Binary Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne
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

Flower Power Fuchsia Cascade Square Chandelier, Fuchsia Color, Venice, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colours and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Flower Power Magnolia Fuchsia & Gold Pipes Round Chandelier, Venice, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colors and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Ellipse Grand Rose Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Located in Beacon, NY
When paired together, the brilliant proportions of the Grand and Petite Ellipse pendants complement one another to create an elegant and distinctive design. Every single glass pendan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 3 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zoe pendant light in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in other colors, sizes and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Bola Halo 6-Piece Multi-Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 5 in Chrome Metal
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Solitaire Plum Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Flower Power Magnolia Fuchsia Square Chandelier, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colors and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bola Halo 12-Piece Multi-Light by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ellipse Petite Rose Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
Located in Beacon, NY
When paired together, the brilliant proportions of the Grand and Petite Ellipse pendants complement one another to create an elegant and distinctive design. Every single glass pendan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi LED Riflesso SP 3 Suspension Light by Chiaramonte
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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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