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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Contemporary Ceramic Coffee SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Marc Wood Case Pendant Luxury Light, 3 Piece Opal & Smoked Glass with Brass
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Burgundy, Blush and Powder Pink Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a brass structure with three levels, enlightened with LED strips running all the length. Each level is covered with Murano glass plate as if it was folded aro...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Tiffany Green Murano Glass Spheres, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 30 Tiffany Green Glass Spheres. 30 lights bulbs.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Custom Sabine Chandelier by Oly Studio.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate the ambiance of your space with the exquisite Custom Sabina Chandelier by Oly Studio. Crafted with a sleek metal frame and adorned with a luxurious fabric shade, this stunnin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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Brass

Lee Broom - REQUIEM GLOBE
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

Contemporary Ceramic Sand SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 12" - Juniper Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceramic Bowl Chandelier with Custom Chain by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Olivia Cognet's take on the classical bowl shaped fixture, this chandelier is made of a large and deep ceramic bowl with abstract embossed decors and opening to let the light go thro...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, 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

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Brass

Bloom, Handblown Clear Glass, Bronze Finish, Chandelier by 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 clear org...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

SLAMP - Clizia Suspension Large - Mama Non Mama White- Red Wire by A. Rachele
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 interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Architectural Plywood and Coral Color Ball Chandelier by David Trubridge
By David Trubridge
Located in New York, NY
Architectural sphere form ball chandelier designed by David Turbridge, made in New Zealand. The large ball form is constructed of thin bent plywood pieces, in natural finish on its e...
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bulb (included) Suspension: 5" D Black Canopy, 8ft Black Cable, Trimmable On Site...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Gervasoni Large Silver Suspension Lamp in Nickel Plated Brass by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of suspension lamps with a refined and contemporary language, made from a thin plate in nickel-plated brass with lunar reflections, available with a delicate curvature in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Lou Pendant - Small - Clear Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Lou Pendant uses a locally sourced blown glass shade offset by a hand-forged brass chain. The natural brass of the chain will over time produce a warm patina that is a living fin...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Florian Schulz XL Brass Pendant Lamp or Ceiling Fixture
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality brass pendant lamp or ceiling fixture by Florian Schulz. The light has an opening at the bottom for a round diffuser out of glass. It is 80 cm in diameter and radiates a...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 8 Pendants and Plated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier Designed by RBW Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Large & Tall Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Glass Chandelier for Foyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive tall chandelier circa 1980's and probably Italian. It features gold-plated brass framing with art glass shades in a spiral form. Tested and working. Takes 12 ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Felci Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with four tiers of clear hand blown Murano Felci fern glasses mounted on bronzed finish metal frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 31.5 inches / Height: 27.5 inc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 58cm, Sun Silk lampshade , satin Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with attenti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Retrofuture Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier by Olivia Cognet from the serie Retrofuture, taking classical shape and infusing them with modern (and futuristic) details and decors. Here is an example where the...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Organic Hand Blown 1 Glass Boules Eye Light Fixture, Made to Order
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This model is a nod to the 1970s, yet has a distinctly modern allure. The stunning hand blown light sphere is nestled in a massive brass frame and can shine in an upwards or downwar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Gold, Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Plaster Bowl Chandelier with Inner Lighting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Bowl shaped fixture made of a metal frame covered in plaster with four inner lights. The holding rods are wrapped with natural fiber rope.
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Plaster

Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy by Fa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 12" - Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Solstice references the prehistoric monument Stonehenge and its spiritual rituals around the Summer and Winter Solstices. The illuminated opaque glass globe of Solstice alludes to th...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

21st-Century, glass and brass 8-light chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
8-light chandelier in golden brass and clear glass. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be combined with the 1-light ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Modern Mold Blown Glass and Bass Polaris Chandelier and Flushmount
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the Polaris chandelier is part of Bianco light and Space Tessellation series, a sculptural investigation...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

British Contemporary Aluminium & Borosilicate Glass Edison 'Fuse' Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Redefine your space with an industrial style linear ceiling light from the inaugural Fuse Collection by Temper. A testament to British design and manufacture. This industrial style ...
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2010s English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage Murano Glass Tube Chandelier Venini – Large Italian Mid-Century
Located in Seaford, GB
A striking 1980s Murano hand-blown glass chandelier attributed to Venini, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and sculptural elegance that made Italian lighting of this era so iconi...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Groove Series Amber Molecule Chandelier Customizable Modern Handmade Lighting
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

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Blown Glass

Rodolfo Dordoni Musa Murano Pendant Light for Artemide Italy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Rodolfo Dordoni Musa Murano pendant light for Artemide, Italy . Handcrafted white and green Murano glass elements from 1994. The top socket takes ...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Cuore Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore Grande with its large organically styled shade is designed to be unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. The shade diffusers can be Alabaster for a natural look or ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky 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

Long Brass Chandelier With Rectangular Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long and narrow chandelier, ideal above a dining table, made of a brass structure and covered with Murano glass panels. The structure has a surprising shape with 90 degres angles sy...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian coast. We've made quite a few lamps out of antique parasols...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Integrated Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Moooi Dear Ingo Suspension Lamp in White Powder-Coated Steel by Ron Gilad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So familiar and yet so imaginative. Designed by Ron Gilad, Dear Ingo is a top-class eye-catcher that begs to be played with. Dear Ingo can be put in various ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Fun Guy Stained Glass and Blackened Brass 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

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Brass

Earthenware Suspensions by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Earthenware suspensions made by the french contemporary artist Françoise Bergaglia, these pieces are each made of a single layer of material folded around a light source. Each piece...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Earthenware

Foscarini Plena Suspension Lamp in White by Eugenio Gargioni & Guillame Albouy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large in size but light and dynamic, Plena provides dual lighting: reflected on the surface below it, and spreading towards the ceiling. An intriguing light, of special charm, to com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Established & Sons S4 Ellipse Filigrana Pendant Light by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Harnessing a technique that dates back to the 16th century, the technique is an art form passed from generation to generation. The range of suspension lights are handmade from Veneti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Droog Design Chandelier 85 Lamps by Rody Graumans, 1995
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate Your Space with Iconic Design Introducing the first 1995 edition of the “85 Lamps” ceiling lamp by Rody Graumans, an extraordinary piece that ...
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1990s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

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

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Brass

Wavy and Streaked Green Murano Glass Suspension
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass suspensions on which are placed different shaped Murano glass slabs streaked and tinted in bright green.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Braid

Vega Linear Six in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vega chandelier is a modular lighting system fabricated from geometric metal components that support cast glass diffusers. Arranged in a linear form w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Monumental Venini Tiered Clear and Amber Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Venini tiered clear and amber Tronchi glass chandelier. A few glass pieces have minor chips or cracks. There are 20 sockets total.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

FLOS Splugen Brau Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invoking the busy, bustling energy of a beehive, the Splügen Braü—a creation by the famed Castiglioni brothers—feels both charming and decidedly powerful....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Serge Castella "Cage" Chandelier, circa 2020, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Serge Castella "Cage" Chandelier Custom-made. Signed and numbered. Metal and plaster. France, circa 2020. Very good condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, Design an...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Moooi Flock of Light 21 Suspension Lamp in Bronze Wires with Brass Cups
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flock of Light, by Studio Toer, transforms from a light and airy artistic design piece at daytime to a swarm of bright warm lights at night. A swarm cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Grey, Orange and Pale Yellow Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a brass structure with three levels, enlightened with LED strips running all the length. Each level is covered with Murano glass plate as if it was folded aro...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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