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Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 3
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in White 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

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...
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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

"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - satin brass - crystal
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 crystal, illuminated by LEDs, creates suggestive refra...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

"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

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - nickel - 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

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Brass

"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - nickel - 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

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Brass

"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - 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 struc...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Perle 1 Pendant in Aged Brass with Handblown Glass Ball by Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Perle 1 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Groove Series Cylinder Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting - In Stock
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

Modern Three Axis Hanging Light Fixture, Dimmable LED, Adjustable Geometries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hanging Axis Light is a modular lighting fixture that relies on its center of gravity to maintain equilibrium. The brushed brass connector holds each dimmable LED tube in place...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputik style pendant fixture embodies the same orgaic qualities and elegance as it's larger count...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Ottone-subsequent p...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Satinated Brass and Alabaster Spiral Shades Ten Arms of Light Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of satinated brass with new spiral shaped alabaster diffusers. the two sized arms are alternated on the structure for a symetrical look.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-subsequent pic...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Brunito Nero (Black Bronze...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Alpine Green and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Alpine Green and satin bra...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Ottone-subsequent p...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in polished brass-subsequent ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in polished brass-subsequent ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-subsequent pic...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-subsequent...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Brunito Nero (Black Bronze...
Category

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

Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Alpine Green and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Shown in the primary images in Alpine Green and satin bra...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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-...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in satin brass-s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel 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 nickel -su...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Ottone...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, 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

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...
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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 ...
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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

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.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-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

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

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Decorative Chandlier Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pendant lamp model "Bukè S4", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, Bukè, takes origin f...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brass Ring Pendant Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass in ring form with flexible led strips, power supply either on distance, or in the ring itself or in the canopy. Overall height can be chosen.
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant, Brass with Onyx Marble Spot Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant made of blackened brass profiles with onyx marble sheets which are translucent, filled with leds and below a hole with a MR16 spot light led. Power supply on distance. Overal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Tenfold Chandelier Light 3TA 32inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 32inch 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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

STACKED Illuminated Saucer Sculpture, Customizable, Shown in Walnut
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

Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers-for-Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per piece. A collection of hand blown Murano for Venini large crystal flowers with chrome accents. Hand blown Murano crystal. Fits Venini Esprit Crystal X-Small Chandelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Ceiling Light In Dark Patinated Brass, Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of dark patinated brass and etched opal glass, customizable.
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lee Broom - Altar Wall Light
Located in New York, US
Altar is an exploration into the angular forms of Midcentury churches and altars, which often looked to warmer natural materials for fonts and pews. Altar’s elegant, fluted form is...
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2010s British 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...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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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