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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Planetary Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
The Planetary Wall Sconce is a timeless variation on the Pendant design and is equally at home in hallway and reception areas, or as bedroom luminaires. The Planetary collection st...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Emerald green color Murano glass consists of 24 large hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Nine E27 lights bulbs spread a magical light. Wattage 4-6 W...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Azores Chandelier, Oxidized Brushed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon and freezes a moment of contemplation. Born in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

On The Wing 6M
Located in London, GB
On The Wing is an enduring part of the Nulty Bespoke brand. Having made solely custom versions of these suspended compositions for a number of projects o...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Petite Barovier Toso Pendant Light Chandelier Murano Glass Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite hand blown Italian Barovier & Toso pendant light with brass fittings. Clear ribbed glass elements. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulb, up to 60...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Beautiful Eight Light Brass & Glass Shade Chandelier, Honsel Leuchten, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Delicate eight-light brass chandelier with glass ball shades. Works as intended with eight E14 / 110 volt light bulbs. Can hold up to 40 watts per bulb. Beautiful brushed metal chand...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Triclinio Chandelier Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1961
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vico Magistretti's Triclinio Chandelier for Artemide, from 1961, is an emblematic work of Italian design. Its bold and innovative structure, composed of curved and sinuous elements, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Futatsu Small Suspension Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Futatsu Small Suspension Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 56 x H 200 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different fi...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Enkō Brushed Black Metal Ceiling Light by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Enkō Brushed Black Metal Ceiling Light by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 34,5 x H 9,2 cm. Materials: White alabaster and brushed black meta...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Futatsu Large Suspension Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Futatsu Large Suspension Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 105 x H 200 cm. Materials: White alabaster and metal. Available in different ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Demetra Round 90 Copper Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Round 90 Copper Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 200 cm. Materials: White alabaster and copper. Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze,...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Copper

Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pendant Light from Josef Frank, 1930's in Brass and Walnut
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful five arm pendant lamp from Josef Frank in brass and walnut. The wood and brass elements exhibit a lovely patina giving the lamp a visual w...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 4 x D 39 x H 96 cm Material: brass, acrylic tube, LED lights Weight:2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs Suspension: DIA 1 cm / 0.4 In brass stem in match...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Conical chandelier in green fiberglass and wood, 1980s Chandelier in sage green fiberglass and wood. The conical lampshade is made of semi-transparent green fiberglass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass, Wood

Barovier & Toso Chandelier Mod. "Fireworks" Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Light Object 015 ARC by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Object 024 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 4 x D 165 x H 4 cm Material: brass, acrylic tube, LED lights Weight:2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs Suspension: DIA 1 cm / 0.4 In brass stem in match...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hanami Pendant Large Red Wire by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, available in two sizes, as well as an applique version that redefines the traditional ceiling lamp concept. Hanami’s unique, delicately coloured illumination is distributed throughout hand-folded flowers made of Lentiflex®, a noble material that recreates diamond-like reflections. Size: 96 x 60 x h. 26 cm / 37-3/4” x 23-1/2” x h. 14-1/4” maximum cable length: 140 cm / 55” Colors: Prisma Materials: Technopolymer / Lentiflex With: Red wire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, 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 ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Pendent Lamp, Model Kiri, from Josef Frank, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful mid-century chandelier from Josef Frank. This six arm lamp is made of brass with walnut accents. The combination of the walnut with the brass makes this piece very subli...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop chandelier bronze by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L155 x W91 x H21 cm Materials: bronze; lampshade & ceiling cup:100% Iron, with...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Iron

Ceiling Lamp Metal Frame Spheres Pyrex Glass in Different Color Led Lighting
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

20th Century Ingo Maurer Chandelier model Birdie in Metal and wings diffusers
Located in Turin, Turin
Ingo Maurer worked first as a printer between Germany and Switzerland, he completed then his graphic design studies in Munich in 1958, he lived between New York and San Francisco wor...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Flower Power Phalaenopsis 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Santa Fe Porcelain Ceiling Lamp USA 110Volts, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the Santa Fe Porcelain Ceiling Lamp with US wiring accessibility, designed in 1985 by Matteo Thun. The Lamp is made in porcel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain

Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Puppet Multi Suspension Light Murano Blown Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specificati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

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

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Glass

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

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Steel

PH 2/1 Stammekrone Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
PH 2/1 Stammekrone chandelier by Louis Poulsen Designer Poul Henningsen The PH 2/1 Stammekrone chandelier was created during the hectic few months of the winter of 1925-26 for a larg...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

PAIR OF ITALIAN TALL LAMPS 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ITALIAN TALL LAMPS 20th Century in brushed steel. With lampshade. Dim. Height: (total) 161 cm. good conditions
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

SLAMP Veli Large Suspension Light in Opal 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

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Plastic

SLAMP Gemmy Pendant Light in Arlecchino by Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco & Wijffels
Located in Pomezia, Rome
This versatile and dynamic collection was inspired by the polyhedric facets of desert gems. The lamp’s geometries create an intriguing contemporary and refined kaleidoscope effect th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

SLAMP Clizia Large Pendant Light in Orange by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

SLAMP Aria Medium Pendant Light in Transparent by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

SLAMP Drusa Pendant Light in Velvet by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Drusa draws inspiration from crystals poking out from crevices in the rocks; they exhibit an ever-changing, poetic and multiform kaleidoscope when hit by the light. The contemporary,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Ecru by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Iconic Contemporary Eye Pendant with Maple Acrylic and Glass
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' Eye Pendant is the abstracted form of an eye, hanging free in space. It is surreal yet contemporary creating an elegant and iconic design. The tapering maple eye lid provides many different shapes and forms...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Acrylic, Maple

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Black by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modern Round Pendant Light Carrara White Marble Polished Paolo Ulian for Dilmos
Located in Milan, IT
Suspension light made of White Carrara marble designed by Paolo Ulian in 2023. The light is called NEST, due to the shape of the lampshade. The peculiarity of this lamp is that all ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Vieux Rose by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Bordeaux Red by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Pastel Turquoise by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Turquoise by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" Grey by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Suspension "Audrey" White by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nos...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PH Louvre Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
PH Louvre chandelier by Louis Poulsen PH Louvre chandelier by Louis Poulsen. Designer Poul Henningsen Poul Henningsen designed his first lighting fixtures in 1925-1926 for a salon i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Graceful 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. This light fixtur...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

VL56 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VL56 pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen VL56 pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen in polished brass or chrome. Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen Please note that brass surfaces are not treated. This m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

"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

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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

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Round Chandelier D600 by Louis Poulsen Patera is composed of a series of alveoli whose angles are carefully calculated to produce t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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PVC

Alabaster and Brass Globes Pendant
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, these very elegant and simple pendant made of patinated brass stem holding an alabaster globe.  
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Patere Oval Chandelier by Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patere Oval chandelier by Louis Poulsen Patere modern chandelier by Louis Poulsen. Patera Oval is beautiful to look at from any angle, its structure based on the Fibonacci sequence...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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PVC

Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Round Chandelier D450 by Louis Poulsen Patera is composed of a series of alveoli whose angles are carefully calculated to produce th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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PVC

Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Rond D300 Chandelier by Louis Poulsen Patera is composed of a series of alveoli whose angles are carefully calculated to produce th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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PVC

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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