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Modern Sculptural Pendant Light Fixture
By Commute Design Studio
Located in toronto, CA
We created this modern sculptural pendant fixture because we are always in search of lighting that
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2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Polished Chrome Italian Sculptural Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A polished chrome Italian sculptural pendant.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Fabric Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light from Studio Mirei represented by
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric

Transcendence Suspension 3 Ango, Hand-Crafted Sculptural Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated sculptural pendant lighting piece, “Transcendence suspension 3” is made up of eight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Modern ARC Sculptural Pendant Light Cluster in Black & Brushed Brass
Located in London, GB
The ARC Cluster pendant comprises of 3 beautifully handcrafted pendant lights, that nestle together
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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chrome-Plated Sculptural Pendant Light chandelier, style of Maison Charles
Located in New York City, NY
A futuristic 1970s Modern fusee chandelier of sinuous, organic forms in a trio of polished metal tubes that form a harmonious musical note. In the style of Maison Charles et Fils si...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light by Studio Mirei with Costantini, Nebula 40
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

"5H-s" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Sculptural Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece was made in 2023 as a variation of our popular "5H" pendant. Natural cotton cord
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Nylon

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Large 1970s Chrome & Blown Glass Shade Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
An incredible Italian sculptural pendant light from the 1970s. The chrome frame has six candelabra
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Danish 'Moonscape' Copper Ceiling Lamp by Werner Schou for Coronell, 1960s
By Werner Schou
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This sculptural pendant light was designed by Werner Schou for Coronell Elektro in Denmark. It is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

Sculptural Glass Pendant Light
By Bocci
Located in New York, NY
A single hand-blown glass pendant that can be wall or ceiling mounted. The sconce is formed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Apple Leaf Pendant Lamp Brass & Glass Hollywood Regency
Located in Regensburg, DE
glass shade is covered with brass branches, leaves and apples. The sculptural pendant light creates a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Simon P. Henningsen Brutalist Steel Ceiling Lamp for Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gothic almost looking like it belong in a Batman Movie this sculptural Pendant light by Simon P
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Simon P. Henningsen Brutalist Steel Ceiling Lamp for Lyfa, 1960s
Simon P. Henningsen Brutalist Steel Ceiling Lamp for Lyfa, 1960s
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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble' by and Light, 3 Pendants
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg Canopy: Ø 69cm, 11kg
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

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Glass

Highline 3D_01, Brass Geometric Sculptural Led Pendant Light
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Highline 3D is an architectural lighting system with infinite possibilities. A custom brass extruded profile with inlaid LEDs creates the foundation for a variety of geometric volume...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural pendant lamp part of the Wonder Things Collection. The lamp is a unique blend of artisan
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble and iron tube pendant light by miiss Studio, The overall
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Vintage Sculptural Sixteen-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage 16 Arm modernist Sciolari chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 20 In Height (body without bulbs) 9.5 In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Small Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural pendant lamp part of the Wonder Things Collection. The lamp is a unique blend of artisan
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sculptural Light No. 45
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Helsinki, FI
museum of Finland, she has continued her journey from mobiles to sculptural pendant lights and unique
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2010s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sculptural Light No. 45
Sculptural Light No. 45
H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in
Large Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural pendant lamp part of the Wonder Things Collection. The lamp is a unique blend of artisan
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

One of ... Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful solid raw brass bubble and iron tube pendant light by miiss Studio, The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Brass

Sculptural French Mistletoe Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-Lite Bronze Mistletoe Sculptural Light Fixture with Opaline Beads
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Sculptural German Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular vintage Sputnik chandelier (pendant or flush mount) with thirteen clear and matt glass
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dutch Beacon of Light Smoky Quartz D50 Glass Sculptural Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Stainless Steel

Beacon of Light Unique Brazil Quartz D50 Glass Sculptural Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Stainless Steel

Beacon of Light Unique Madagascar Quartz D50 Glass Sculptural Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Stainless Steel

Beacon of Light D30 Glass Ball Sculptural Natural Stone Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Louis Weisdorf Sculptural Pendant Fixture
By Louis Weisdorf
Located in Antwerp, BE
Louis Weisdorf sculptural ceiling light. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 25 cm. Total height 70
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Louis Weisdorf Sculptural Pendant Fixture
Louis Weisdorf Sculptural Pendant Fixture
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H 9.85 in Dm 15.75 in
Modern Mold Blown Glass Celadon Equinox Brass Pendant
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the equinox pendant is part of Bianco Light and Space
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jellyfish Sculptural Suspension Light - Gianluca Pacchioni
By Gianluca Pacchioni
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel suspension light design and crafted by hand by Gianluca Pacchioni. A can light
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dutch Beacon of Light D50 Glass Ball Sculptural Natural Stone Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Dutch Beacon of Light D40 Glass Ball Sculptural Natural Stone Pendant Floor Lamp
By Jesse Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light and a pendant. A sandblasted glass sphere balanced by a minimalist custom-made steel pulley. The
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stone, Stainless Steel

Dome Pendant Light
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very scarce, Dome pendant light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd. Five aluminium slatted
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Dome Pendant Light
Dome Pendant Light
H 11 in W 18 in D 18 in
Modernist Sculptural Triple Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Modernist ceiling pendant light consisting of three semi-opaque sculptural glass globes with waved
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Mid-20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', Yellow, AC
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
'Pebble' Contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: All citrine Shapes: A + C Wire
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

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Aluminum

Audoux Minet Pendant Light
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French sculptural rope pendant light by Audoux Minet.
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope

Audoux Minet  Pendant Light
Audoux Minet  Pendant Light
H 21.5 in Dm 19 in
Sculptural Light No. 72 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 72 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 96 x D 55 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass In
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Light No. 72 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 72 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 37.8 in
Sculptural Light No. 73 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 73 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 65 x D 22 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass In
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Light No. 73 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 73 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 8.67 in
Sculptural Light No. 51 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 51 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: D150 x W100 x H100 cm Materials: glass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 51 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 51 by Milla Vaahtera
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in
Sculptural Light No. 65 by Milla Vaahtera
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
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sculptural Light No. 65 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 65 by Milla Vaahtera
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera. Dimensions: W 90 x H min 60 cm. Materials: Glass
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2010s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Sculptural Light No. 34 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 34 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: D 13 x W 60 x H 82 cm Materials: glass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 34 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 34 by Milla Vaahtera
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 5.12 in
Sculptural Light No. 30 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 30 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 78 x H min 60 cm Materials: Glass, brass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 30 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 30 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in
Sculptural Light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 57 x D 26 x H 60 cm Materials: glass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 10.24 in
Sculptural Light No. 68 by Milla Vaahtera
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
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 68 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 68 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 67 by Milla Vaahtera. Dimensions: W 85 x L 40 x H 60 cm. Materials: glass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Light No. 66 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 70 x D 28 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sculptural Light No. 66 by Milla Vaahtera
Sculptural Light No. 66 by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 11.03 in
Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 5 pendants, Gray, Cluster
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Integral LED source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg Canopy: Ø 69cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, Gray, Helix
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
– 240V Integral LED source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, White, Cluster
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
– 240V Integral LED source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

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Glass

Nuvola Single Light Pendant
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
light pendant is a radiant, sculptural statement piece. The unconventional silhouette is made of a
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Other

Nuvola Single Light Pendant
Nuvola Single Light Pendant
H 39.38 in W 9.45 in D 11.42 in
Nuvola Three Lights Sculptural Minimalist Chandelier / Pendant
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Three Lights Customizable Chandelier or Pendant light-fixture floats in space like a Jewel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Norma #3 Chandelier Pendant Light Contemporary Light
Located in London, GB
Norma is a series of contemporary sculptural chandeliers which uses a combination of brass and
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2010s Greek Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Norma #1 Chandelier Pendant Light Contemporary Light
Located in London, GB
Norma is a series of contemporary sculptural chandeliers which uses a combination of brass and
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2010s Greek Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', Yellow and White, AD
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, FR
'Pebble' Contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: Shape A (yellow citrine) D
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

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Aluminum

Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, Gray, Double Helix
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
/ 220 – 240V Integral LED source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

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Glass

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Sculptural Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculptural pendant light available at 1stDibs. Each sculptural pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage sculptural pendant light you’re looking for, while we also have 40 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sculptural pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sculptural pendant light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sculptural pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Morghen Studio, Rosie Li and Tron Meyer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sculptural Pendant Light?

A sculptural pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,797, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sculptural Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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