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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: USA
Style: Modern
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass -sub...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-sub...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cuore N.10 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light to create a piece that feels sculptural yet light and dynamic. The five shades are c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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

STACKED Illuminated Saucer Sculpture, Customizable, Shown in Bone White Maple
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring one of my existing designs to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely new. The beauty of Richard’s signatu...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal

Hanji Cassiopeia 7 V3: 4A3B Mobile Chandelier, handmade by 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

Modern Forever Chandelier, Aged Oak, Stainless, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Forever Suspension Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Forever modern chandelier is inspired by the art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper

'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. The Akaari pendant features three tiered glossy black diffusers. The bottom...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Moooi Valentine Baby Suspension Lamp in Blown Glass with Black Metal Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love at first sight! A magic mirror and the power of crystals transform a simple shell into an endless light bouquet of flowers. Love is in the air! The Valentine guarantees sparkles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Fabric Pendant Plain Light from Studio Mirei, Nebula 60cm, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

Materials

Steel

Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bouroullec Modern Black Hardwired Small Aim Light Hanging Pendant, for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS AIM Small Hardwired Pendant Light in Black by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Like the others in the AIM family created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM-Small ceiling light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Black Steel S1 Pendant Light for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights S1 Pendant Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights S balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of indu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

FLOS Medium Circle and Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Drop Up and Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Jasper Morrison Modern Sphere Glass Stainless Steel S2 Pendant Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball S2 Halogen Pendant Light by Jasper Morrison Marrying the functional with the otherworldly, the Glo-Ball S by Jasper Morrison is a remarkably ver...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

FLOS 2097/30 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 mid-century chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling lig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

FLOS 2097/30 Pendant Light in Brass by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional midcentury chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling ligh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Bouroullec Modern Black Hanging Pendant Small Aim Five Light & Canopy for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim Small Black Five-Lamp Light Set w/ Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bouroullec Modern Black Pendant Aim Three Light Set w/ Canopy for FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim Black Three-Lamp Light Set w/ Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most basic—an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Brass & Glass S1 Pendant Light for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights S1 Pendant Light in Brass by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights S balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of indu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Michael Anastassiades IC1 Modern Brass & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 1 Ceiling & Wall Light in Brass by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W lamp showcases designer Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

FLOS Zeppelin S1 Pendant Light by Marcel Wanders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a traditional shape magically recreated in the mind of Marcel Wanders: A glance at the Zeppelin reveals its inner self—a traditional chandelier—within the stunning cocoon that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

FLOS Taraxacum 2 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 powd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique chandelier has a plaster of Paris finish on it organic design frame. The light has 16 opaline glass diffusers. Light uses 16 candelabra base ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plaster

Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed nickel sphere. This piece is iconic and will be a show stopper in your home. This ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bakalowits & Söhne 1960s Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Sparkling like white large diamond 1960 crystal chandelier with nickel on bronze frame. Sixteen lights, 60 watts max each. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Modern Murrine Red and White Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and unusual modern two-toned Murano ceiling lamp is adorned with beautiful white frond elements, a scarlet red bulbous center column, and a brass finial. The prominent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish modern ceiling lights, the three smoked glass globes with brass fittings having pierced brass domed elements above shades. Circa 1970s. Includes new UL wiring
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bu...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s USA, 20th Century An exceptional design, this Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelie...
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20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moooi Serpentine Light by Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serpentine Light by Front is an airy suspension lamp made from elaborate twists and turns. The lighting design originated from twisting and turning a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cuore N.10 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light to create a piece that feels sculptural yet light and dynamic. The five shades are c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light to create a piece that feels sculptural yet light and dynamic. The five shades are c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass-s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Mid Century Modern Chrome 24 Bulb Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with timeless elegance and striking illumination courtesy of this Large Mid Century Modern Chrome Chandelier. With its sleek chrome finish and minimalist design, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing Tuscan alabaster diffuser. Available in 4 sizes and can be installed as a semi flush mo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moon Mandala Chandelier by Lorin Silverman
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass, patinated brass. gold foil. Teal-blue, blown glass bowls with white, sculpted blown-glass diffusers. Glass bowls embedded with gold foil. 8 x E12, (candelabra) sockets. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Foil

Sircle Pendant PH4
Located in Renton, WA
Sircle pendant PH4, a symbolization merged Square and circle, inspired by the East aesthetic philosophy, the circular light ball just like a soft tender mind lean...
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

DOME Pendant M 'Chrome, Copper'
Located in Renton, WA
DOME Pendant fuses simplistic ideologies with precision craftsmanship. Balanced with a clean classic silhouette, the DOME Pendant features a dramatic oversized lampshade...
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, 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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