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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

FLOS OK Pendant Light in Black by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK Light plays with expectations to provide functional light that is surprising and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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

Bouroullec Modern Black Hanging Pendant Small Aim Three Light & Canopy for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim Small Black Three-Lamp Light Set w/ Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based on the original Taraxacum created in 1960, the Taraxacum 88 reflects the iconic design’s 1988 update and includes a mixture of deep incandescent lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Aluminum

FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powder coated internal steel structure is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Boyd Globe Chandelier in Black
Located in Dallas, TX
Winner of the ADEX award by Design Journal and a long-time best-seller, Globe features a round, gloss white, acrylic diffuser in multiple diameters and industrial construction with i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gigantic Murano Blown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Blown in a soft gold toned color this lovely extra large dome shaped ceiling fixture with finial is illuminated with 5 medium base lights, non UL please note weight of 36 lbs Origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Charming Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Modernist Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier with Organic Hand Blown Murano Shades
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- by High Style Deco. It fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble, refined, addictive. The solid clearest crystal, brilliantly illuminated by two LEDs,...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - nickel - 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, Nickel, Brass

Ballroom Diamond Cut Clear Glass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With attention to the details the original mouthblown glass has been decorated with handmade facets. This gives the lamp a refined and crystal similar appearance. Gold painted edge,...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Black Leather Belt Ceiling Light for Flos, Italy, 2021
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile modern ceiling light withe a led light frame rendered in extruded aluminum hanging from black leather strapping by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos, Italy 2021
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Bride Pendant Large White-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for 'Mammalampa”. The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this traditional lamp material in an unusual solution. As lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Black Metal & Satin Glass Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black Metal & Satin Glass Pendant Made in Italy Satin glass with black metal reflector and brass hardware. 25”dia x 40”h Ref. L4895
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Groove Series Orb Pendant, Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Linear light object 015
Located in Berlin, DE
Horizontal pendant light object. Inspiring simplicity is the essence of this horizontal pendant light object. Designed to make a strong impact by using just two lines. Dimensions: 1...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Three Axis Hanging Light Fixture, Dimmable LED, Adjustable Geometries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hanging Axis Light is a modular lighting fixture that relies on its center of gravity to maintain equilibrium. The brushed brass connector holds each dimmable LED tube in place...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Grande Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. Comes in 55 inch an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

TIM large - Clear mouthblown crystal glass pendant
Located in Prague, CZ
**Sold directly from the manufacturer. Mouthblown, handmade Clear crystal glass with Polished Silver, Matte Black, Brushed Copper, or Polished Copper metal finishes ** The inspirati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Modern Chrome Pendant Lighting with 6 Glass Globes
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Modern Chrome Pendant Lighting in the '70s style features six glass globes suspended from sleek chrome branches. The pendant lighting's six branches are interwoven in what could...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodized Aluminum, Black, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Zucc, Set of 2 Pendant Lamp, made by turned solid wood by CMX
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The ZUCC Pendant Lamp is carefully crafted from turned solid wood, highlighting the intrinsic natural beauty of the material. Its design embraces a natural aesthetic that adds warmth...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Black Metal & Brass Chandelier, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black Metal & Brass Chandelier Made in Italy Modern 12 arm Italian chandelier in brass with black metal shades. 44"dia x 35"h Ref. L4597
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass w/ 24k Gold & Brass Fitted Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly elegant Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass Chandelier in Transparent & 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brushed Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp, Natural Rattan Brass, Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amà, comes from the Catalan ''a mà'', which means ''handmade'', and is how this lamp is made. With hand-turned beech wood, solid brass details, and a domed shade, hand-woven in natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing Pair of 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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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Harlow Large Chandelier in Black Steel, Satin Brass and Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sculptural light-fixture inspired by jewelry design featuring a mould-blown glass gem in a chic metallic setting to create an asymmetrical starburst of light. Harlow is avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Brass, Steel, Copper

Modernist Handblown Murano Frosted Pink Hue Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well balanced Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Frosted Pink Hued Shades & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Round Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round chandelier made of a brass structure, setting frosted glass panels which act as diffusers for the six sources of light inside the chandelier.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass

Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull  by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lee Broom - Altar Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Altar is an exploration into the angular forms of Midcentury churches and altars, which often looked to warmer natural materials for fonts and pews. Altar’s elegant, fluted form is...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sakura Pink Floral Chandelier & Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This ornate and alluring Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sakura Pink Floral Chandelier W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Composed of a numerous array...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Light object 019_Natural brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant light object. Beautiful with a clear presence, a light object that can fit in many locations, in residences, restaurants or hotels. Lead time: 8 weeks Dimensions: 120 cm x 4...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Burnt Brass Plus Four Chandelier by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnt Brass Plus Four Chandelier by Paul Matter Dimensions: W 48 x D 33 x H 53 cm (Minimun drop lenght) Materials: Burnt Brass Drop Length/Height can be customized. Other versions of...
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dark Aged Brass Plus Ten Chandelier by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Aged Brass Plus Ten Chandelier by Paul Matter Dimensions: W 120 x D 33 x H 53 cm (Minimun drop lenght) Materials: Dark Aged Brass Drop Length/Height can be customized. Please co...
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Perla Pendant by Gaspare Asaro-Black and Satin Brass
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Pendant features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. Also available as a flush mount or wall light. See the Perla Mini for the smaller ver...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Aged Brass Plus Ten Chandelier by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Aged Brass Plus Ten Chandelier by Paul Matter Dimensions: W 120 x D 33 x H 53 cm (Minimun drop lenght) Materials: Aged Brass Drop Length/Height can be customized. Please contact us f...
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lampada a sospensione nello stile di Stilnovo - vetro opalino
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione in vetro opalino. Buone condizioni. 39 cm altezza vetro Grazie
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Crystal cascade chandelier with long hangings
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A brass chandelier with a rich cascade of lead crystal crystal pendants. The oats are hand-ground and polished. This model is quite rare and will light up the interior day and night....
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel   When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewell...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. Six...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - 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

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - 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

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Brass

Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, signed
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1960s French Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Two light ceramic pendants by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, circa 1960's One is signed and open on the top, the other is stamped and closed on the top
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1960s French Vintage Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Au Lait 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

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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