Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
76.14 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
76.14 pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 50.8 x H 300 cm
Materials: white powder coated square canopy
Weight: 20.9 kg
Also Available in different dimensions.
All our lamps can be wi...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Ting Tong Medium Matte Nickel Ceiling Chandelier by Jean Pascal Levy-Trumet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ting Tong Medium Matte Nickel Ceiling Chandelier by Jean Pascal Levy-Trumet
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Nickel.
Available in three different sizes and si...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Ombre Meteor Effect Natural Uncut Crystal 210 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Meteor 210 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 25 x W 210 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Naturally uncut clear quartz crystals, naturally uncut smoky quartz crystals, aged brass....
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Lucy Large Linear Green Aluminum Contemporary Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Located in Geneve, CH
Lucy Large Linear Green Aluminum Contemporary Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Designed by Jasper van Grootel.
Dimensions: D 10 x W 200 x H 10 cm.
Materials: Anodized aluminum.
Handmade in The ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Candelabrum Purple Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisite antique crystal chandelier, a masterpiece that embodies the elegance of Italy.
At 100cm high (70cm without chain) and 55cm in diameter, this chandelier exudes timeless charm. It weighs approximately 6kg and features 6 E14 bulb holders that provide an enchanting glow.
Crafted from cut glass and crystal, this chandelier reflects the finest craftsmanship and exudes a sense of opulence and sophistication. The purple crystals make the chandelier a symbol of lifelong love.
The overall length is variable so the chandelier can be adapted to different spaces. Moreover, it works seamlessly worldwide, making it a versatile and adaptable lighting solution.
For safe transportation, the chandelier is carefully packed in a custom-made wooden crate to ensure safe delivery worldwide. This makes shipping hassle-free for everyone.
You can be assured that the chandelier is wired to work perfectly worldwide without modifications, even in the USA. It will be plug and light ready upon arrival.
Before shipping, the chandelier is thoroughly cleaned and missing crystals are carefully added to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
You are purchasing from a specialty chandelier store with years of experience and a true passion for these exquisite pieces. Don't miss the opportunity to own this finely crafted antique candelabra crystal...
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1930s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Unique Loop Linear Contemporary Brass Suspension Light by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva, sculptural brass light pendant by Morghen Studio.
Materials: Satin brass, LED light
Dimensions: 190 x 50 x 30 cm (variable)
Light source: 5m LED neon - 32 w - 3.000 k - 3.800 ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Helix Pendant Lamp by Rock and Soar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Helix Pendant Lamp by Rock and Soar
Dimensions: D 60 x H 150 cm
Materials: Brass, Stainless Steel, Anodised Brass Colour.
30 Wings, 3 Halo Lights.
About:
Founded by creatives...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Vetri Murano Swirl Pendant Lamp
By Vetri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swirled hand-blown glass pendant lamp with chrome and enameled metal details attributed to Vetri Murano. Hardwire, can be rewired at your own discretion. Ceiling canopy not included....
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
14.7 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
14.7 single pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 20.3 x H 300 cm
Materials: Brushed nickel
Weight: 14 kg
Adjustable lengths, Other materials and dimensi...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Light in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Sciolari, ceiling light, glass, metal, Europe, 1980s
This stunning ceiling light, designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1980s, features a polygonal ceiling fixture with three ...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Clear Extra Large Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear extra large big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte
Signed
Each pendant is unique
Dimensions: D 41 x H 110 cm
Materials: Mouth blown glass.
It can be purchased as an ensemble or individual, in different dimensions and colors.
Exact precise dimensions are not guaranteed, width is always different but generally can only reach 25-40% of the height. Please contact us.
The big bubble has already become the icon in Alex de Witte’s oeuvre. These light artworks...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Arsenale ARSSOV05 Chandelier by Mazzega 1946
Located in Geneve, CH
Arsenale ARSAPV02 Chandelier by Mazzega 1946
Dimensions: D 60 x H 65 cm.
Materials: Polished Chrome.
Diffuser: Pink.
Weight: 007 Kg.
The roots of Mazzega1946 are in Murano, a land...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Zip Noir Z05 Suspension Lamp by Coralie Beauchamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Zip Noir Z05 Suspension Lamp by Coralie Beauchamp
Dimensions: W 120 x D 120 x H 34 cm
Materials: Fiberglass with a weaving carbon, Epoxy resin with a...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hex 500 Pendant Lamp by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Hex 500 Pendant Lamp by Resident
Dimensions: W 55 x D 47 x H 6 cm
Materials: Aluminium, Acrylic.
Weight: 2.7 Kg.
About:
Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident i...
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Icicle-Shaped Natural Uncut Crystal Pendant Light 60 by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Stalactite 60 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 13.5 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Naturally uncut quartz crystals, brass.
Available in clear, smoky, or gradient quartz.
Avai...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Ring-shaped Dark Brass and Crystal Sphere Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Ouranos III Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 90 x H 44 cm.
Materials: Brass, quartz crystal sphere.
Available in small, medium, and large.
Available in differe...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
14.7 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
14.7 single pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 20.3 x H 300 cm
Materials: Brushed nickel
Weight: 14 kg
Adjustable lengths, Other materials and dimensi...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mayu 02 Pendant Light by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Mayu 02 Pendant Light by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 34 cm
Materials: White mesh fabric on transparent backing.
Weight: 2 kg
Standard fixtures included
Pendants:
1 x 80mm...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Leather and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Contain
Dimensions: D 185 x W 185 x H 300 cm (custom length).
Materials: Alabaster, brass and ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Set of 2 Halos Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Halos Pendant Lamps by United Alabaster
Dimensions: D 120 x H 150 cm (Adjustable Height)
Materials: Alabaster
Halo with a minimalist structure, fully illuminated to appreci...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Medium Monika Pendant Lamp by Naomi Paul
By Naomi Paul
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Monika pendant lamp by Naomi Paul
Dimensions: D 80 x H 100 cm
Materials: Metal frame, Egyptian cotton cord.
Color: Ecru with Green Gold lower.
Available in other colors an...
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2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
TRN ceramic light, model F2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they were letters from a non-existent alphabet. Available in 14 colors, Every single element available in one of 14 colors.
The hand crafted process of glazing ceramics gives the collection a truly unique character. It is finished with brass elements.
Lamp Size: 55 cm (21,65") x 82,5 cm (32,48").
Ceramic tubes...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
LL2 Moss Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Located in Geneve, CH
LL2 Moss Pendant Lamp by +kouple
Dimensions: D 126 x W 9 x H 5 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, aluminum and plastic.
Available in different color options. The rod length is 200...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 2 Haumea Amorph Silver Smoke M/L Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Haumea Amorph silver smoke M/L pendants by Eloa.
No UL listed
Material: glass, steel, silver, LED bulb
Dimensions: D27 x W39 x H30/ D30 x W32 x H27 cm
Also available in dif...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 8 x H 16 cm
Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal.
A series of lamps molded in a lively, imperfect, and organic ceramic texture, in con...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Single-Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier 60 cm
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier is a beautiful hand made light piece. A chainmail web hugs the lamp’s canopy, as the knit gets tighter the chainmail envelopes into a rope which hangs to finally suspend a glass globe. All the while the lamp’s warm light source remains hidden. In Chainmail Droplet Chandelier there is an evident contradiction between material and form as the chainmail takes on an organic cocoon like appearance.
When conceiving the first piece in this collection; I sought to create a design that supported the idea of a body that is open to different forms of expression; ultimately seeking to express and question our wish for constraint.
An object that through industrial materials knits into a soft light nest...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
21.1 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
21.1 pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D11.6 x H300 cm
Materials: brushed nickel, round canopy.
Weight: 0.5 kg
Also Available in different dimensions.
All our lamps can be wired ac...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
1970's 18" Bent Lucite Ribbon Chandelier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Exceptional extra large vintage Hollywood regency gold lucite ribbon loop chandelier. In the style of Carlo Nason this curved clear lucite prism chandelier...
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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
TRN lighting D1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The D1 lightning fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Garofalo & Davide Dall’Osso 1+1 light Milano ceiling light, Italy 2011
Located in London, GB
Part of the Abissi series, the ‘1+1 light Milano’ was designed by Davide Dall’Osso, an Italian sculptor and former prose actor, and Marcello Garofalo, a light designer with a backgro...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Asmall Piramide Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Asmall Piramide Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 37 cm.
Materials: Pleated or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure.
About: An established part of the hand...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Linen
21.50 Porcelain Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
21.50 Porcelain chandelier lamp by Bocci
Dimensions: D 75.5 x W 75.5 x H 300 cm
Materials: Porcelain, borosilicate glass, braided metal coaxial cable, electrical components, brush...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 48 cm.
Materials: Pleated or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure.
...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah 'Garbo' Chandeliers in Metal and Nylon
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mariyo Yagi and Studio Simon for Sirrah, 'Garbo' chandeliers, metal, nylon, Italy, 1976.
Enchanting 'Garbo' fringe chandeliers designed by Japanese designer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Iris Deca Linear Array Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Iris Deca Linear Array Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 60 x W 152 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Brass, alabaster.
Available in Aged Brass, Brushed Brass, Hand Rubbed Brass,...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Single-Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier 80 cm
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier is a beautiful hand made light piece. A chainmail web hugs the lamp’s canopy, as the knit gets tighter the chainmail envelopes ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bello Mio! Chandelier by Valentina Giovando
Located in Geneve, CH
Bello Mio! Chandelier by Valentina Giovando
Dimensions: D 125 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Iron, Fiberglass, Galvanized Iron Mesh.
Valentina Giovando, Lives and works in Sarzana, in Lig...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Artemide pendant " Capsule " model, Ross Lovegrove for Artemide, 2010 Italy
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
White glass pendant " Capsule " designed by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide. Italy 2010
Designed and launched in the 2010, as the name implies, this design treasure is made of a capsule of light that extracts a new form from the process of manual glassmaking, designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo landing on the moon.
Two units available:
Capsule: Height: 93cm diametre 45cm. Height glass capsule: 33cm
Materials: etched blown glass diffuser; silicone rubber lamp...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Silicone
1970’s Flush Mount Chandelier w Lucite Tube Bulb Elements
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 1970’s fixture having ( 53 ) lucite rods that are suspended from the rectangular metal box, which mounts directly to the ceiling. Some lucite tubes contain a filliment, m...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tryst Six Chandelier by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tryst six chandelier by Paul Matter
Materials: Brass and porcelain finish glass
Dimensions: D205.7 x W111.7 x H 182.8 cm
Wight: 30 kg
Tryst chandelier explores the relationship...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Chandelier Blown Murano Glass Postmodern Italian Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp produced in Italy in the 1980s.
The suspension lamp was made of multicolored and wavy hand-blown Murano glass with traditional Venetian techniques .Please watch the v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s.
Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
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Early 1600s German Antique Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Fleur Anfora 5 Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Anfora 5 Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Metal, Murano glass, and balloton crystal.
Different finishes are available. All our lamps can be ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Medium Line, 4 Circles, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Line, 4 Circles, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Dimensions: D 20 x W 89.5 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Brushed brass, white glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each countr...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Komorebi Small Round Green Aluminum Contemporary Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Located in Geneve, CH
Komorebi Small Round Green Aluminum Contemporary Pendant Lamp by JSPR
Designed by Jasper van Grootel.
Dimensions: Ø 144 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Anodized aluminum.
Handmade in The Nethe...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Light No. 65 by Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 65 by Milla Vaahtera
Dimensions: W 103 x D 55 x H 70 cm
Materials: Glass, brass
In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made out of brass and hand blown glass.
"I have focused on mobile art work for the past few years and this series with light is a natural continuum of that work. These lights are all unique and made by a very intuitive process. Glass parts are made in collaboration with a team of glass blowers from Nuutajärvi Glass Village.
The creative process of joining methods of art to traditional areas of craft is the most important thing to me in my work. Traditionally craft has been an area where professionals avoid failure. Lack of failure makes them good. I'm revolutionary in embracing failure in the craft process. I always find new techniques via failure. Failure is not opposite to success, it's a necessary part of it. When I find the flow of “not giving a shit” in my work, I find freedom and fun, and achieve the best work. Embracing failure shuts up the critical comments in my head and I’m liberated. I´m inspired by everything and find influences all around me. I find leaving some tool marks to the brass and "the mistakes" refreshing. With glass, the pieces where you could see the moment of melt in the final work are always my favorites. And I felt that now I work in dialogue with glass. I learned to use improvisation at the moment to maintain the wild nature of glass. Glass is like me, spontaneous and organic. "
Glassblowers: Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Otto Koivuranta, Jukka Viuha, Penna Tornberg and many other glassblowers from Nuutajärvi.
The metal parts: Silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera
Electric work Ullanlinnan sähkö
Vaahtera began to work on this series in May 2017 together with glassblowers Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Pauli Vähäsarja, Henni Eliala and Jonas Paajanen of Nuutajärvi. The metal parts were prepared by silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera. The method was based on dialogue with the glass artists, improvisation and intuition.
The ethereal pieces are a revival of the mobile tradition that emerged in the 1930s.The heavy glass parts and the delicate brass seek a balance with each other, thus creating tensions within the works.
Milla Vaahtera (born 1981) is a designer and an artist working in Helsinki. The themes of her works extend from body image and sexuality to intuition and dialogues in the creative progress. Vaahtera has graduated as a Master of Arts in 2010 from Aalto University, the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She did her BA studies in Lahti Institute of Design in 2008. Her work is featured in several exhibitions at galleries and museums including the Design Museum Finland, Lokal gallery and UU Market...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Strikha Pendant Lamp by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Large strikha pendant lamp by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: Willow, steel frame
Dimensions: D 150 x H 52.5 cm
Cable length - 3m
Cable type - 2x0.5
Steel wire ro...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bavovna L Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Bavovna L Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Dimensions: D 70 x W 160 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Cellulose.
Cellulose is a recycled material that was once forest. A high-quality, durable...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Plattya Smuzhka Med 35 Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Plattya Smuzhka Med 35 Pendant Lamp by Yalanzhi Objects
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Cellulose.
Cellulose is a recycled material that was once forest. A high-qual...
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Copper 3 Pendant Lamp by United Alabaster
Located in Geneve, CH
Copper 3 Pendant Lamp by United Alabaster
Dimensions: W 100 x D 18 x H 200 cm
Materials: Alabaster, Copper (Satin Copper Finish)
Also Available: Black...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Sculptural Light No. 68 by Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 68 by Milla Vaahtera
Dimensions: W 30 x L 85 x H 60 cm
Materials: Glass, Brass
In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of un...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 70s, the chandelier is composed of sixteen cylindrical cannuoli and a blown glass disc, the structure is in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ombre Meteor Effect Natural Uncut Crystal 120 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Meteor 120 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 25 x W 120 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Naturally uncut clear quartz crystals, naturally uncut smoky quartz crystals, aged brass....
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud suspensions - designed by Hae Young Yoon.
Thin cotton fiber is blown into shape by seemingly weightless wire armatures. The delicate forms ar...
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2010s Philippine Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton
MMM Papillon 12 90 Chandelier by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
MMM Papillon 12 90 Chandelier by MM Lampadari
Dimensions: Ø 90 x H 63/113.
Materials: Glass and metal.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it wi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cryrock Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Cryrock Pendant Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Dimensions: D 15 x W 17 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Metal and glass.
Available in different colors. Prices may vary. All our lamps can be wired ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Santa Fe Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Fe by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp.
Light is E26 or E27. Shade size is F 30/H 20 cm. cable 120cm.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Single-Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier 60 cm
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier is a beautiful hand made light piece. A chainmail web hugs the lamp’s canopy, as the knit gets tighter the chainmail envelopes into a rope which hangs to finally suspend a glass globe. All the while the lamp’s warm light source remains hidden. In Chainmail Droplet Chandelier there is an evident contradiction between material and form as the chainmail takes on an organic cocoon like appearance.
When conceiving the first piece in this collection; I sought to create a design that supported the idea of a body that is open to different forms of expression; ultimately seeking to express and question our wish for constraint.
An object that through industrial materials knits into a soft light nest...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Long Line, 9 Globes and 3 Discs, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Long Line, 9 Globes and 3 Discs, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Dimensions: D 23 x W 273 x H 18.8 cm.
Materials: Brushed brass, white glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 No. 35 Marble Embroidered Linen Pendant Lights by Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 No. 35 Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
Dimensions: D 50 cm x W 50 cm x H 70 cm
Materials: brass, wood, hand-painted linen, marble embroidered design in silk, viscose, cotton...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
No.25 B Green - Beige Multi Geometric Square Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 25 pendant lamp by Sander Bottinga
Objet Size 3
Dimensions: H 46 -80 x W 31 x D 31 cm
Materials: brass, wood, leather, Viscose fringes
Variations available.
Handmade in br...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
28.28 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
28.28 pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 75.5 x H 300 cm
Materials: Diameter brushed nickel canopy
Weight: 65 kg
Also available in different dimensions.
All our lamps can be wired a...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Dionysos Pendant Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Dionysos Pendant Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley
Dimensions: D 25 x W 35 x H 220 cm
Materials: Brass, hand blown glass.
The Dionysos lightings pay hommage to their namesake, the Greek God...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fleur Edera 5 Chandelier by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Edera 5 Chandelier by MM Lampadari
Dimensions: Ø 56 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Satin borosilicate glass and metal.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Saturnus White Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA
Located in Geneve, CH
Saturnus White Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA
Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Linen warp.
Available in two colors. All our lamps can be wired accor...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Polished Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Polished Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Large 1980s Italian Mirror Ceiling Lamp in Postmodern Design
Located in München, DE
Stunning beautiful large 1980s Italian mirror ceiling lamp in Postmodern design.
Great typical design from the 1980s.
Frame is made entirely of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Lagu Kumo Handcrafted Decorative Cloudy Pendant Lighting 60cm 23.6''
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Kumo Pendant Lighting resembles a cloud floating in the air with its light and elegant form.
Thanks to its handcrafted twisted stainless steel wire, it diffuses the light softly and...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
76.3 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
76.3 Pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D 15.2 x H 300 cm
Materials: brushed nickel round canopy
Weight: 2 kg
Also available in different dimensions.
All our lamps can be wired acco...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other, Nickel
Ilios Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Ilios Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Dimensions: D 16 x W 25.6 x H 150 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal, brass, glass.
Available in white or black attachment.
Available in fabric-...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
76.20 Pendant by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
76.20 Pendant by Bocci
Dimensions: D132 x W30 x H300 cm
Materials: white powder coated square canopy
Weight: 27.3 kg
Also Available in different dimensions.
All our lamps can ...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Temper M Tube Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Temper M Tube Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey
Dimensions: D 120 x W 23 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Steel.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wi...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
28.7 Pendant Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
28.7 Pendant lamp by Bocci
Dimensions: Diameter 30.5 x Height 300 cm
Materials: blown glass, braided metal coaxial cable, electrical components, brushed nickel canopy.
Lamping: : 1.5w LED or 20w xenon. Non-dimmable.
Coax: adjustable. 3000mm (10’) standard / up to 30500mm (100’) maximum
Also available in different sizes.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance.
28.7 is a random configuration of seven 28 pendants...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Steel
Post-modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
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