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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Solis Drum 36 Pendant Light in Black by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The new Solis Drum pendant is the latest addition to the elegant Solis suspension family. Featuring a uniquely engaging blend of light and shadow, Solis Drum is made of laser cut pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Halo, Brass, Hand Blown Glass, Contemporary Chandelier, 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. The design o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Facet Chandelier 1000mm / 39.25" in Polished Stainless Steel by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Groove Series Molecule Chandelier- Modern Handmade Lighting- Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Multiple component chandelier meant to mimic a simple molecular structure. The arrangement as shown is comprised of four (4) Groove Series Orb Pendants...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pauly and C°, Murano Fireworks Fountain Chandelier, Blown Glass, Multi-Coloured
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pauly and C°, Murano fireworks chandelier, blown glass, multi-coloured Multi-coloured blown and bent glass chandelier designed like a Firework...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging 80 Lamp Ivory chalky Gauze Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Amber Transparent Glass And Glossy Chrome Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Michael Anastassiades Mobile Chandelier 1
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mobile Chandeliers are delicate structures balanced in perfect equilibrium. Constructed following the principles of a mobile, these are arrangements of linear tubes, geometric li...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Facet Chandelier 1300mm / 51.25" in Polished Stainless Steel by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Facet Chandelier 900mm / 35.5" in Satin Gold by Tom Kirk, UL Listed
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Steel

VeniceM Spear Chandelier by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Suspended lamp with direct and indirect light. Light burnished brass, polished black nickel or matte black nickel structure. LED strip inside the arms. Specifications: Function: Wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vistosi Tread Pendant Light in Burned Earth Transparent Glass Matt Bronze Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The “technicity” of the metal element combined with the blown glass diffuser gives Tread an “industrial” style. An object reminiscent of vintage electrical equipment for its particul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Chandelier Composed of a Light Inserted in White Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of a light inserted in white glass in the particular shape of a flower with original colouring. The lights have an E27 type socket and are powered by 220V...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Brass and Alabaster Double Pendulum Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Double pendulum chandelier by Glustin Luminaires, made of a brass structure in light bronze finish and two alabaster globes diffusing the light.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Modern Pendant, Brass , 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

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

Materials

Metal

Black Sherwood Deer Chandelier by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.5ft Tall Black Sherwood Deer chandelier by Marcantonio Sherwood is an impressive 2-meter-high deer whose antlers become chandeliers decorated wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Lilac Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian sputnik chandelier with lilac Murano glass spheres, black enameled centre and canopy, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Amber Striped Glass And Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in three sizes and four rigadin colours, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the vertical installation of several gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Lambert & Fils Laurent Pendants
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Dallas, TX
Illuminate your space with a striking pair of pendants by Lambert & Fils. The Laurent 01 pendant features a sophisticated mix of brass, milk glass globes, and black metal, perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb two-tone lantern of stamped Murano glass. The glass alternates between a clear and smoke tone. The beautiful bell shape of the fixtures hangs from a brass rod concealed insi...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Trilly" Contemporary Pendant Lamp Jade Silvered Art Glass, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILLY The fairy fragrance of freedom The traditional know-how of our workshop dances to the rhythm of our creative days. Discover the story of the Maison Sabrina Landini, punctua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with smoky Murano glass shards spikes, mounted on natural unlacquered brass frame with black enameled centre, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Lt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Puppet Multipendant Light in Multicolor 3 Glass And Glossy Chrome Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Echo Chandelier - Linear 4A
Located in London, GB
A ring of delicate white glass orbs stacked on top of one another to create an echoed glow of light and the illusion of subtle reflections.
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Amber Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Striped Glass And Glossy White Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in three sizes and four rigadin colours, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the vertical installation of several gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Nodo SP25 Halogen Pendant Light in White by Pio E Tito Toso
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Freehand-blown element. Available in two sizes also for custom installations. Directional lighting downward and widespread in the ambient. Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Venini Rhythm 11-Element Pendant Lights in White by I M Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rhythm suspension lamp, designed by I M LAB and manufactured by Venini, is characterized by a single element that can be employed by itself or can be repeated infinite times. Each si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Manhattan Pendant in Brass with White Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This Margit Wittig pendant (ceiling light) features two pearl shaped and cuboid epoxy resin elements which are cast and hand patinated in her London studio. Each component is finishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Austrian Chandelier with six Arms in Brass and Silk Shades from Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant chandelier from Josef Frank produced in the 1950 ´s in Austria, probably by the company J.T. Kalmar. The lamp has been completely restored, which includes rewiring, hand pol...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Facet Chandelier 1000mm / 39.25" in Satin Gold, UL Listed by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individual...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Modernist Pagoda Chandelier in Hand Blown Murano Olive Green Tourmaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist chandelier was realized by our atelier in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- exclusively for us. It features a pagoda form composed of an abundance of Vistosi style discs with translucent perimeters and opaque centers in hand blown Murano glass in a smoked olive green tourmaline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vistosi Pendant Light in Old Green White Glass And Matt Steel Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Armonia Pendant Light in Terra Amber Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A collection with contemporary connotations that contains precious historical features: that of glass processings such as the “balloton” and the straight and twisted rigadin. Spec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Zero LED Small Fisherman Pendant by Mattias Ståhlbom
By ZERO Lighting, Mattias Ståhlbom
Located in Yonkers, NY
The handmade fisherman-cord nets that hold the round UV-stable polythene globes bring with the Fisherman pendant, designed by Mattias Ståhlbom, the fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Gaelle Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Italian chandelier shown in six tiers of clear Murano glasses cut into four points using Quadriedri technique, mounted on gold metal finish frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Swirl Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This refined ceiling lamp will be the focal point of modern or contemporary decor, showcased in a dining room, spacious entryway, or a spacious living room. Hanging from cables, the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swirl Ceiling Lamp
Swirl Ceiling Lamp
$5,095 / item
Giotto Burst (6.6) Chandelier in Oak and Brass Finishes By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giotto Burst is a modular chandelier inspired by 20th century space exploration. Tapered wooden arms cradle an array of hand blown globes available in smoke or clear glass. Material ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Brass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic sputnik was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a weal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Lee Broom - Pantheum Surface Light
Located in New York, NY
Pantheum is inspired by the distinctive concrete ceiling of Rome’s ancient temple, The Pantheon, as well as the clean lines and geometry of Brutalist architecture. Cast by hand in Je...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Facet Chandelier 1300mm / 51.25" in Satin Gold - UL Listed by Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individual...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

SLAMP - Clizia Suspension Large - Mama Non Mama Black - Transparent Wire
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Striped Glass And Glossy White Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in three sizes and four rigadin colours, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the vertical installation of several gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Cream & Silver, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Flat Cream & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: Exterior is powder coated in flat ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pyramides Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite chandelier effortlessly floats in the air like a mobile, with rods masterfully crafted from Plaster of Paris. Hand-finished plaster rods, fitted with voltage halogen s...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Authentic Venetian Classic Chandelier Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian classic chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, this chandelier is a tru...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Array Large Opal Pendant Light by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Array large opal pendant light by CTO Lighting Materials: bronze with satin brass details and opal glass shades Dimensions: H 105 x W 260 cm All our lamps can be wired according to ...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Bronze

Kinesis (M.12) Chandelier in Satin Brass and Smoke Glass By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kinesis chandelier is a modular lighting system featuring blown glass diffusers which are interconnected by solid brass components. The resulting fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Custom Handmade Crystal Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
Large custom handmade crystal Sputnik. Customization is available in different sizes and finishes.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Nickel

Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Chandelier by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Chandelier by Panorammma Materials: Steel, nickel plating, glass, led panel. Dimensions: D 20 x H 80 cm. Also available in 120 cm height. Single Pen...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Smoked Honey Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated Sputnik was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lafayette Brass Chandelier, Large by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Lafayette brass chandelier, large by Radar Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Brass, with LED base and brass bulb cover or with E27 base and visible bulb. Dimensions: Diameter 60...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Multicolor Glass And Matt Black Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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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