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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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

FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powder coated internal steel structure is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - nickel - 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, Nickel

"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

6-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the Dendera Temple. This customizable pendant light...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the Dendera Temple. This customizable pendant light...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ballroom Diamond Cut Clear Glass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With attention to the details the original mouthblown glass has been decorated with handmade facets. This gives the lamp a refined and crystal similar appearance. Gold painted edge,...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Bride Pendant Large White-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for 'Mammalampa”. The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this traditional lamp material in an unusual solution. As lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Groove Series Orb Pendant, Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Groove Series Socket Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Grande Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. Comes in 55 inch an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Glass Light: Semazen Spiral Drop Pendant Grey Lamp
Located in Ulcombe, Kent
This new lighting collection is cast in optic crystal and inspired by A.M. radio waves and whirling motions of Sufi dancers. The dynamic between the inner and outer form encourages v...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II10 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Meissa V Grand Nickel Chandelier with Art-Deco Vibes for High Ceiling Space
Located in London, GB
Miessa is a contemporary chandelier with the presence to be a centrepiece in any generous, high-ceilinged space, including atriums and stairwells. Light i...
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Vertical I04 in Matte White
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II06 in Fluorescent Yellow
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal I02 in Matte White
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Charming Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Plaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted with care in New York, USA, our minimalist plaster pendant light fixture adds a touch of modern elegance to any room. This handcrafted piece is designed to blend seamlessly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "EDI", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of one G...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #12
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #07
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is sh...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #03
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cuore N.3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades sp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Antares X3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper
Located in New York, NY
The Antares X3 ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first images show the fixture ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Trapeze Pendant by Jette Scheib
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple trapeze pendant by Jette Scheib Dimensions: 37.5 x 152 x 28 cm (Ø) (cord length: 300 cm) A chrome version is also avail...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Oculus Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Murano Glass and Bronze 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

Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-premium finishes have a 10% upcharge: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vento Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Vento ceiling light is composed from three or more of our Brezza Murano glass elements hanging from a single canopy. Each hand-blown glass has a bubble infused core and a texture...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Iris N. 3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris N.3 ceiling light is designed around three expansive acrylic shades with hand carved glass centers. This versatile fixture can be installed on a stem or as a flush mount. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #11
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Serpente Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Polished Nickel and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Serpente ceiling light features a gently winding frame to which are mounted six organic shades. Each shade cradles one of our Sfera glasses on the inside and a clear molded glass...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

LED Versa Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal organic shaped rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Standard soft white 3000K, 106W, 9500 lumens. Warm white 2700K available. Stand...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rose Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Rose Glass and Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Piccolo ceiling light is the smallest member of the Rose family, distinguished by its branching frame ending with clean and modern shades. With the option to customize the c...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eclissi Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Brass and Satin Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Eclissi ceiling light is designed around three pairs of eclipsing shades bound by a series of brass rings and a distinctive triple stem. The first images show the fixture in our ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Perla Grande Ceiling Light - Satin Brass Interior and Bronze Exterior
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Grande features an organic brass or copper shell nestling our sfera glass handblown in Murano. Shown in three different finish combinations. Starting from $4,500.00. See ou...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines. The first images sh...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oculus Articulating Ceiling Light-Polished Nickel Finish and Carved Glass
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 configurat...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

OCTA Pendant - Solid brass chandelier handmade by Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
OCTA’s pendant originates from the intersection of two octahedral shapes. A brass shade and a frosted diffuser. The latter floats below the mirrored surfaces of the shade; shapes are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Magnets

Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronzo Nuvolato Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first image shows the fixture in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Maillon LED Horizontal Pendant Light 6
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 75 watts – 110 lumens / watt, dimmable. Finishes: Rose gold, polished or brushed Gold, polished or brushed Champagne gold, polished or brushed Chrome, polished or brushed Black nickel, polished or brushed Dimensions: Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Serpente Tre Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Serpente Tre ceiling light features a gently winding frame to which are mounted three organic shades. Each shade cradles one of our Sfera glasses on the inside and a clear molded...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

LED Oval Rings Four Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual oval rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together. We offer four standard sizes with 3, 4, 5 or 7 rings. Height and tilt of rings can be adjusted. Can be customized ...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maillon 3A Led Pendant Light
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 3 oval metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 31 Watts – 110 lumens / watt Dimmable. Can be customized. Standard finish options available. Dimensions: Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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