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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Price: $3,600 and up
Style: Modern
Late 20th Century Multicolored Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This colorful pendant chandelier fit almost any kind of modern environment and it is perfect for staircases as well. The mix of brass, multicolored Murano blown glass diffusers give ...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers providing an impressive amount of ambient light as well as up lighting. The shades ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Tall Black Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, totally waterproof and IP65 certificated. Bold and el...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass, Plastic

Contemporary, Sculptural Chandelier with Yellow, Red & Turquoise Components
Located in London, GB
This contemporary 21st century four-tier, twelve arm chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all shapes are cast individually and...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tekiò Circular P8 Pendant Lamp by Anthony Dickens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tekiò circular P8 pendant lamp by Anthony Dickens Dimensions: D 140 x H 25 cm Materials: Metal, Washi japanese paper shade. Canopy: Circular. Availa...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arc Well Pendant Lamp, Ombre Glass Brushed Brass by Allied Maker Set of Three
Located in Glasgow, GB
Set of Three ‘Arc Well’ Pendant Lamps by Allied Maker, USA Brass and Handblown Glass. This trio of contemporary glass pendant lamps by Allied Maker pr...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

FERRER Metal and Glass Large Linear Pendant 001
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pendant fixture designed and produced by FERRER, inspired by mid-century Italian and 1970's French precedents. Side panels in burnished solid aluminum, dark bronze brack...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Solferino Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Solferino Chandelier, a blend of plaster of Paris and aged brass, is a testament to French elegance and design sophistication. Its articulated structure allows for both upward a...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Taco De Luz Grande Hammered Brass Pendant Light by Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A formidable piece of lighting design that can also grace any space as a streamlined sculptural object when not illuminated, Taco de Luz Grande is a fully custom-designed studio edit...
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2010s Greek Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

FLOS 2097/50 Pendant Light in Chrome by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional midcentury chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 20th Century Brass Double Tier Chandelier with Marbled Murano Glass Boules
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Magniificent classic brass double tier chandelier with 34 white marbled Murano glass globes suited for any statement entrance or hotel lobby. The glass globes are kept in place from ...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Conical Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom conical plaster fixture. Please note this fixture is customizable. Production Lead time is 8-10 weeks. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Italian Tiered Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in the 1950s, this Italian Murano glass chandelier embodies the artistry and innovation synonymous with Archimede Seguso. Composed of cascading textured glass drops, this ch...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb two-tone lantern of stamped Murano glass. The glass alternates between a clear and smoke tone. The beautiful bell shape of the fixtures hangs from a brass rod concealed insi...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Foliage Brass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom foliage brass fixture. Please note that this fixture is customizable with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. It can be made in a variety of finishes, ie. bronze, chrome, painted metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 18 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 of this Item. Measures: Diamet...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

XL Size Green, Amber Murano Glass Butterfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale majestic sputnik chandelier featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in tones of green, gold and ambers. Two differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy by Fa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s. This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Customizable Pendant Lamp 'Y-Model' by Anour, Browned Brass
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Pendant Lamp 'Y-Model' by Anour, Browned Brass Dimensions: H: 5,3cm x Ø80 cm Technical details: - 240V / 120V (available with Switchex) - Illumination LED - Wattage: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Three Tier "Palma" Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass w/ Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly sophisticated Modernist Three Tier "Palma" Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier in smoked W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Extra Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

21st Century Margherita Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A flowery bouquet. A traditional metallic structure hosts a string of transparent pearls enriched with daisies in Murano’s blown glass: handmade, they maintain the naturality given b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Custom Plaster Chandelier with Brass Chain
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster chandelier with brass chain. Please note that this fixtures takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts. Production Lead Time is 8-10 weeks. N...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Austrian Crystal Starburst Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order Austrian crystal starburst Sputnik with polished nickel arms, bronze sphere and bronze clusters with polished nickel sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Rainbow Leather Meander Chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our Meander Chandelier in glorious ROYGBIV colors. Seven flexible leather wrapped arms allows for playful poses and creative customization. As show...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hervé van der Straeten Bronze Chandelier Model No. 47, France, 2006
Located in New York, NY
Hervé van der Straeten exquisite chandelier or pendant light model No. 47 consisting of patinated hand-wrought bronze structure and bell-shaped diffuser with hanging small and large ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modernist Handblown Murano Frosted Pink Hue Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well balanced Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Frosted Pink Hued Shades & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The lamp has an opaline glass cylinder diffuser with an elegant copper shade with twin dot perforations. The lamp is marked by I...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Tenfold 5T Chandelier Brushed Bronze 18inch, Brutalist Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking perforated metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Chavana Contemporary Glass Pendant Light in Lagoon by Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
Hand blown glass pendants. 7 glass columns on 42 cm round canopy. The Chavana collection features pebble inspired glasses stacked along a 17W LED tube, lighting up to form a cascade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Grand Aperture 4
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture 4 chandelier, this fixture was build for grand spaces. Four large glass domes encircle a 4-globe geometric light source to ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian modern Chandelier Pentaclinio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Glass chandelier Pentaclinio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Iconic and vintage ceiling lamp or chandelier mod. Pentaclinio with five opaline glass diffusers. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy by Fa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Musa Pendant Handblown Glass Sculpture Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handblown glass sculpture by Jason Bauer & Romina Gonzalez.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Ring Chandelier 900mm / 35.5" in Brass-based Bronze with Tapered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The magnificent five-tier Ring Chandelier combines a mesmerising arrangement of light and pattern. This special light is available in four different diameters ranging from 750mm to 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ring Chandelier 1000mm / 39.25" in Brushed Brass with Tapered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The magnificent five-tier Ring Chandelier combines a mesmerising arrangement of light and pattern. This special light is available in four different diameters ranging from 750mm to 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ring Chandelier 750mm / 29.5" in Brushed Brass with Tapered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The magnificent five-tier Ring Chandelier combines a mesmerising arrangement of light and pattern. This special light is available in four different diameters ranging from 750mm to 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ring Chandelier 750mm / 29.5" in Polished Nickel with Tapered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The magnificent five-tier Ring Chandelier combines a mesmerising arrangement of light and pattern. This special light is available in four different diameters ranging from 750mm to 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Linear Chandelier Thin 1445mm/58.75" in Brass-based Bronze/Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
For interiors that require a more minimal luminaire, the Linear Chandelier Thin is a great lightweight alternative to the Linear Chandelier. It works equally well suspended in open-p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Outstanding Glass Chandelier, Italy 1980s
Located in London, GB
Monumental over sized Italian designed chandelier with white Murano glass elements mounted on a brass fixture
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall White Sherwood Deer Chandelier by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.5ft tall white sherwood deer chandelier by Marcantonio Sherwood is an impressive 2-meter-high deer whose antlers become chandeliers decorated wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Monumental Crystal Esprit Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental crystal Esprit Sputnik chandelier. Customization available in different sizes and finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Modernist Handblown Translucent Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This luminous modernist glass chandelier features numerous handblown Murano translucent glass polyhedral shades. Each glass polyhedral shade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Tom Dixon Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Tom Dixon designed chandelier for Swarovski for the Crystal Palace collection. The chandelier is composed of a polished chrome fi...
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Early 2000s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based on the original Taraxacum created in 1960, the Taraxacum 88 reflects the iconic design’s 1988 update and includes a mixture of deep incandescent lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Facet Chandelier 1000mm / 39.25" in Satin Gold by Tom Kirk, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individual...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Facet Chandelier 700mm / 27.5" in Satin Gold by Tom Kirk, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Monumental 'Zeus' Alabaster Chandelier by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Zeus' Alabaster chandelier by Denis de la Mesiere. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Hanji Cassiopeia 7V3/ mobile brass chandelier handmade Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanji 7 V3: 4A2BC - is a mobile chandelier with 7 glowing, handmade Hanji paper polyhedron shaped shades arranged in size order. We can make a Hanji fixture in any of our mobile configurations- Cassiopeia, Ivy, or Constantin. Hanji Paper is an extremely durable, high-quality paper, made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. The surface has a natural look, with random texture from the paper fibers. An old Korean saying states that Hanji paper lasts a thousand years, outlasting silk or hemp by 500 years. Our unique mobile chandelier system can be extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly for their projects. Utilizing 3D models...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nucleus Blush/ Brass, Onyx, Stained Glass Contemporary Pendant/ Kalin Asenov
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 designs are driven by narrative; every object is an expression of a story. Ancient tradition and modern digital technology influence the design aesthetic, resulting in objects that are both practical and artistic, traditional and contemporary, personal and universal Nucleus is a large-scale pendant in Pink onyx and glass made to order by Kalin Asenov studio...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf

Established & Sons S20 Bunch Torch Pendant Light by Sylvain Willenz
Located in London, GB
With its tactile, PVC dipped polymer the torch light reveals its references to the shape and material of the typical torch, while the diamond-textured diffuser cleverly references the glass of a car headlight. It’s easy to create a fun, vibrant look by combining different colors and sizes within the same space or to state your style by choosing the Torch Light bunch, an ultra-modern feature chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Lladró Mademoiselle Strolling through Blossoms Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
Handmade hanging ceiling lamp in brightly colored porcelain and floral decorations with twenty-four engraved translucent white porcelain tulips. The Mademoiselle collection is inspired by Lladró's romantic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Quartetto Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant chandelier shown in white ribbed Murano glass globes, mounted on polished brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 4 lights / E26 or E27 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Chandelier with Alabaster Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, very elegant chandelier made of brass with tall alabaster sconce on each of the eight arms of light.  
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Oculus Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Murano Glass and Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurations. The brass constructed frame ca...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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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