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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Linear Chandelier 1697mm / 66.75" in Polished Brass with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Linear Chandelier 1806mm / 71" in Brass-based Bronze with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Linear Chandelier 1261mm / 25.75" in Polished Nickel with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Seguso for Donghia Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chandelier created by Seguso for the Angelo Donghia showrooms. The piece center pieces in the main structure have a mercury silverish tone and the arms are a in a gray colo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Linear Chandelier 1370mm / 54" Brass-based Bronze with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Linear Chandelier 1915mm / 75.25" in Polished Brass with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Linear Chandelier 1806mm / 71" in Polished Brass with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Linear Chandelier 1588mm / 68.25" in Polished Brass with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Linear Chandelier 1479mm / 58.25" in Polished Brass with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Linear Chandelier 1697mm / 66.75" in Polished Chrome with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Shiny Camer Trihedrons Murano Glass Chandelier 1970s Venice
Located in Villaverla, IT
Shiny Camer Trihedrons Murano Glass Chandelier 1970s Venice Entirely handmade of Murano glass and steel in the 1970s, this luxurious chandelier is attributed to the Venetian glassma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Linear Chandelier 1697mm / 66.75" in Powdercoat Finish with Tiered Glass Profile
Located in London, GB
The Linear Chandelier, with its distinguished tiered-glass profile is the perfect solution for interiors that require a contemporary and functional source of light. It sits beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, 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

Late 20th Century Round Brass Chandelier w/ Light Green Textured Murano Glasses
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
4 E14 light bulbs inside directed toward the ceiling + 2 E14 Mignon LB spreading light horizontally at the bottom of the chandelier (underneath the round frosted glass disk). This st...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Config 2 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Small, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Pink and White Murano Glass Petals Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Italian chandelier made by 90 pink and white lattimo Murano glass petals supported by a brass frame by Galleria Veneziani. We can customize the frame, brass or chrome. Pric...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Fun Guy Stained Glass and Natural Aluminum Small Pendant by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy Pendant celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophisti...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Three Arm Six Sphere Chandelier by Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Six Sphere Chandelier Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Six Tala Sphere III Dim to Warm Bulbs. 2000K - 2800K 95CRI 3600 Dim to Warm Lumens Sphere III bulbs included Medium ø85cm Chandelier Inc Bulb Handmade in Hackney Wick by Lights of London.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

The Bakalowits world famous 1960 model Miracle chandelier
Located in Wien, 9
The famous Miracle chandelier designed by the owner Prof. Friedl Bakalowits in 1960 can be made in various sizes from 35 cm until 3 meter. Any surface colour is possible and it still...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Honeycomb Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with Murano glass globes, mounted on lacquered polished brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 12...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Contemporary Crystal Pendants Attributed to Swarovski Schonbek
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful set of three Swarovski crystal pendants having two tones of blue and clear crystals stainless steel and halogen bulbs.
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Burst Sputnik by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian sputnik chandelier with green 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

Blue Burst Sputnik by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass spheres, cream enameled centre and canopy, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - long
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Magena I Pending Lamp by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Magena I Pending Lamp by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 13 cm. Materials: Blown glass, linen cable, brass piece and turned wood ring. Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Also...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
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 m...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fun Guy Stained Glass and Blackened Aluminum Large Pendant by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy Pendant celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophisti...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1970s Murano Chandelier
Located in Montréal, QC
Stunning large Murano chandelier. Beautiful spotted white opal glass with brass trimmings. 60-100 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. ...
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1970s Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fun Guy Stained Glass and Natural Aluminum Large Pendant by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy Pendant celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophisti...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Red Sphaerae Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red sphaerae pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 20 x H 180 cm Materials: brass, metal, glass. Also available: different finishes and colors available. Only one homogenou...
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2010s Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, Medium Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Size: Width x height x length (mm) 300 x 163 x 300, 0.9 kg Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun Guy Stained Glass and Blackened Aluminum Small Pendant by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy Pendant celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophisti...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set of three hand-crafted Murano amber hanging fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Set of three hand-crafted Murano amber hanging fixtures Dimensions of largest piece: W 12" x H 42.5" x D 1" One set is currently available. Can be custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Embleme 3 Pendant Lamp by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Embleme 3 pendant lamp by Lea Ginac Unique piece. Dimensions: diameter 45 cm Materials: handmade ceramic. Technique: hand-modeling. Available in two other designs. All our lamps c...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted plaster, Calla Lily Light Pair, White Plaster Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand-sculpted in white plaster or textured in black or red, you can select from a single element or a pair of Calla Lily allowing for endless possibilities to create your own composi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Magena IV Pending Lamp by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Magena IV Pending Lamp by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 13 cm. Materials: Blown glass, linen cable, brass piece and turned wood ring. Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Als...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Flush Mount Construction of Brass Rings with Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant is a construction of 4 brass rings with flexible led tubes in the rings. The rings are connected to each other and hang over and next to each other. Measures: There is ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II14 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Metal

Magena III Pending Lamp by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Magena III Pending Lamp by La Lune Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 22 cm. Materials: Blown glass, linen cable, brass piece and turned wood ring. Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Al...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted plaster, Calla Lily Chandelier, Black Plaster Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
For a large space in need of a signature lighting object, the Calla Lily Chandelier is a good option. It sets out to dominate through its sheer size and form. Hand-sculpted in plast...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Murano Glass Floral Sputnik Chandelier in White Glass & Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Murano renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an organic orbital form with a wealth of handblown Murano stylized floral shades in Milk Glass with Brass Fittings. This chandelier represents a rare variation on a classic and iconic Mid Century floral Italian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Vertical II10 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Lunae Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal I03 in Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Inspired by the lunar phases, Lunae is a subtle luminaire oscillating between two lighting moods. New Moon. Waxing crescent. Full Moon. The spotlight mode emits bright and confident ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal I06 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II04 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II10 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Kadur Drizzle 1, 4" Dia Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 1 glass pendant on 6" Round Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lunae Luminaire / Chandelier Vertical I04 in Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Inspired by the lunar phases, Lunae is a subtle luminaire oscillating between two lighting moods. New Moon. Waxing crescent. Full Moon. The spotlight mode emits bright and confident ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Lunae Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal I04 in Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Inspired by the lunar phases, Lunae is a subtle luminaire oscillating between two lighting moods. New Moon. Waxing crescent. Full Moon. The spotlight mode emits bright and confident ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Lunae Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal I05 in Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Inspired by the lunar phases, Lunae is a subtle luminaire oscillating between two lighting moods. New Moon. Waxing crescent. Full Moon. The spotlight mode emits bright and confident ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Kadur Frost 1, 6" Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 1 glass pendant on 6" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measures: 6" The center orb of each Kadur Frost...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II06 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Vertical II06 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Metal

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II06 in Matte White
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Horizontal II08 in Matte White
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Small Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Odeon ceiling light by RADAR. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, Plaster of Paris, fiberglass. Dimensions: W 46 x D 46 x H 15 cm Also Available with a double layer...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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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