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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Jorge Pensi Long Drop Aluminium Telescopic Halogen Chandelier, 1988, Spain
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Minimalist, modern powerful halogen chandelier made of extruded polished aluminium. Drop is ajustable from 35 to 39 inches. Contain two regular R7S 118 mm dimmable halogen bu...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Rone Contemporary LED Pendant in Blackened Bronze and Nickel, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and every part is painstakingly milled or spun before ha...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Steel, Brass

Leaf 4 Lights Chandelier by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chandelier is inspired by nature and features a light and eclectic structure in hand-forged iron with a polished copper finish that has been accurately researched. It do...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

A ceramic chandelier signed Accolay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique ceramic lamp signed Accolay
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass pendant designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales," f...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves. Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This beaut...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp art glas Silvered, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Brass & Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture, Prometheus I 600 by Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
Brass and Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture - Prometheus I by Christopher Boots. Prometheus stole fire from the Gods of Mt Olympus and gave it to hu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Brass

Aura Pendant Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Aura pendant light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Dimensions: 15" x 3" x 18" (15" Aura) Materials: Copper, brass, wire, cord Finishes: Blackened steel, brass, copper All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Socket/lamp: E26/E27; Bulbs: G25/ G125 recommended watt/volt: max 60w; line voltage to 300v Ladies & Gentlemen Studio is a multi-faceted design studio based in Brooklyn's Red Hook...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wire, Copper

Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ash, Bentwood

Etched Tears Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with hand blown Murano etched tears glass drops, mounted on chrome finish frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 10 lights / 9 in E26 or E27 type, max 60W each a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large KD62 pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi designed for Kartell in 1965
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi model KD 62 designed for Kartell in 1965. The lamp has a white acrylic orange and white shade and is finished with metal details. This ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pagoda-Style Amethyst Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Made to order amethyst Murano glass disc chandelier in "Pagoda" style. Custom orders are available for difference glass colors and finishes.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rock Crystal Ceiling Light by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb ceiling light in brass and rock crystal plates. Creation by Studio Glustin.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Solis 24 Pendant Light in Brown by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solis is an innovatively simple and elegant suspension lamp that can be used as a pendant, hung from a wall, or as a freestanding portable luminaire to create a distinctive ambiance....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Emilia Outdoor Lantern
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by traditional street lights, the Emilia Outdoor Lantern is an opulent touch to any traditional doorway, garden or deck. Crafted in zinc-plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Lyndon' Chandelier by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, Italy 1977
Located in Chicago, IL
An original ‘Lyndon’ chandelier, designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce in 1977. This Modernist fixture features a candelabra-style body with a chrome-plated finish, extending to enc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Contemporary Joni Config. 1 LED Chandelier with Crystal and Páua Shell
Located in Torslanda, SE
Taking inspiration from the necessity of light for life, the Joni range is a portrayal of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to food. Within each leaf-l...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Fine E. F. Chapman Modern Globe Polished Nickel Pendant Visual Comfort Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful E. F. Chapman modern white glass globe & polished nickel sputnik pendant by Visual Comfort.
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20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Large
Located in Torslanda, SE
Lilly is a contemporary chandelier that challenges the differentiation of room and object. Formed from solid brass milled petals, each LED light source contains a single crystal hemisphere, absorbing and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece. Our large sized chandelier...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ballroom Amber Pendant with Brass Edge Gold Socket Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from design by Us The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini, white opaline luster, black glass, circa 1960, Italy.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Venini, white opaline luster, black glass, circa 1960, Italy. Height 87 cm, diameter 70 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Vistosi Minigiogali Pendant Light in Crystal Amber Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The small size version of Giogali, which allows the use of glass hooks for smaller, standard or custom-made wall installations. Specifications: Material: Glass, Metal Light sour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Flos Mayday Outdoor Pendant in Black with Polypropylene Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Mayday Outdoor Pendant in Black with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic Multipurpose lighting appliance suitable for installation outdoors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Etna Chandelier Swarovski Crystal Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Etna Chandelier, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The combination of brushed and hammered brass with handmade crystal chains creates a noble shining...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Meridian, Brass, Marble, Handblown Glass Contemporary Pendant, Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a team of artisans and manufacturers to prototype, and build all pieces in his studio. Asenov’s designs are driven by narrative; every object is an expression of a story. Ancient tradition and modern digital technology influence the design aesthetic, resulting in objects that are both practical and artistic, traditional and contemporary, personal and universal The design inspiration in Meridian comes from Chinese Bi disks, ancient jade artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Vistosi Rina Pendant Light in White Murrina Glass And Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Rina is inspired by the dandelion, of which it recalls the pappus, thanks to the light texture of the surface, made with the traditional technique of murrine. It is available in diff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary ring pendant cupper nickel plated with led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant in ring form is made of cupper and nickel plated. Arms and canopy in brass chemical blackened. Flexible silicone leds inside of the ring, 16watt/meter, 1800lmn per met...
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

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

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Plaster

Ceiling Lamp Metal Struct Polished Black Nickel Champagne Decorative Blown Glass
Located in London, GB
Suspension ceiling lamp, a design object suitable for any environment, from the living room to the bedroom, with metal and blown glass structure. Materials Ceiling lamp made with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doge suspension lamp, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1925 and 1930. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 50 cm, H 120 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Firenze suspension lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Venini, features handmade blown glass colored elements and crystal color discs. Numbered edition. Indoor use ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Big Pendant Lamp “Delta” by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Big Pendant, Delta model, by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s. Steel structure, stepped arch cover, main shaft that supports a circular upper cap maintaining a large ovoid element in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

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

Materials

Brass

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bauhaus Groove Series Cube Pendant in Blue, Handmade Modern Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Primary shapes in primary colors: this new series of Groove Series pendants is inspired by the Bauhaus movement and features even cleaner lines with these simpler forms.  Like all of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Pendant - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Pendant - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma Pebbles are reminders of exceptional moments or favorite places. Their diverse shapes and colors inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Mezzo Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 15 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 35.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Black Cord, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery

2022 Bertjan Pot for MOOOI Heracleum III Suspended Large Lamp in Nickel 3x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are six (sold separately) Heracleum III Suspended lamps made of metal wire frame, polycarbonate lenses, ultra thin suspension wire. The lamp was designed by Bertjan P...
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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Contemporary Alabaster Pendant in Antique Brass by Tigermoth Lighting
Located in Reading, GB
A stunning individual pendant light hewn from solid alabaster. When lit, the alabaster shade offers a stunning diffuse light and displays a fascinating marbled texture. Each alabaste...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Shell Pendant, Large
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass

DAWN Pendant P1
Located in Renton, WA
A metaphor of the sunrise, emitting the first light from the ocean’s horizon, DAWN Pendant P1 brings a new day and a new lighting experience. Beneath what appears to be seemingly simple, exists an optical zoom lens, allowing you to make your own luminaire statement. Material: steel, alumnium Color: matt black + champagne gold ring...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Vistosi Bicolore Murano Frost Glass Ring and Amber Globe Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Although much of the glass made in the 60's and 70's is white or translucent, works by Vistosi are best characterized by the incorporation of a wide range of vibrant colors, which st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large White/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our bestselling Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

White Ceramic Pendant Light, Organic Modern, Handmade, drop pendant, lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series one-of-a-kind Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain pendant light in an unique and organic form. Translucent porc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Ceramic, Clay

1341 5-Lights Ivory Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This is a majestic chandelier characterized by its ivory-colored metal structure that is further enhanced by details in gold leaf. It provides a fantastic and uniform illumination with 5 lights...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Black Leather Modern Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant 14" Drum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah can be customized with the drop height that is right for your space and the pipe can ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
Located in Milano, Lombardia
USA, 1960 circa Akari edition for Steph Simon Mulberry tree skin frame, paper and bamboo shade Availability: 1 Literature: similar examples reproduced in: Sam Hunter, "Isamu N...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Rone Contemporary LED Sculptural Brass Table Light, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lee Broom - REQUIEM RING
Located in New York, NY
Requiem is an ethereal series of limited-edition pieces. Each sculpted by hand, by Lee Broom in our London factory. The collection takes inspiration from the marble drapery on ancien...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Opaline Glass, Plaster

Laur Large Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass, Handmade/Finished, Art, Sculpture
Located in Torslanda, SE
Inspired by the three states of matter, Laur combines semi-precious elements of brass, onyx, and hand blown white glass in playful interconnecting arrangements, some with functional ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Custom Murano Honeycomb Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano honeycomb glass chandelier in 24" diameter. Customization available in different sizes and frame finishes.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Continuum 85 Chandelier: Brass/Ultramarine and Navy Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum Collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure utilizes custom bent tubes that can be connected and arranged in a variety of ways to produce a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

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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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