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Modern Lighting by the Masters

Lighting should help you set the mood no matter which room you're decorating. Putting all lights on dinners gives you the option of selecting the right brightness for each setting. Modern lighting by American masters. Go to: Modern Floor Lamps, Modern Pendant Lighting, Modern Table and Task Lamps

Modern Pendant Lighting

More than lighting, these modern designs are illuminated works of art.

Buffy Giant Pendant Deidre Drum Pendant in Choice of Color Carly Pendant
 Buffy Giant Pendant  Deidre Drum Pendant in Choice of Color  Carly Pendant
Make a big statement with the Buffy Giant Pendant. Tole pendant is handmade and hand painted by artisans in Mexico A quirky cord sleeve and matching finial give the Deidre Pendant a chic charm. Chocolate and white striped tole drum is handmade and hand painted by artisans in Mexico. Mini roses sleeve and finial are papier-mache from recycled materials, handmade by artisans in Haiti, and hand painted with low-VOC paint A glamorous drum light reminiscent of champagne and mirror balls, the Carly Pendant is dressed to impress! Antiqued mirror disks edged in recyclable tin surround this four-arm chandelier. Handmade by artisans in Mexico

 

Crown Pendant Yvette Pendant Gabrielle Silver Pendant Lamp
 Crown Pendant  Yvette Pendant  Gabrielle Silver Pendant Lamp
A pleasing mix of vintage and modern, the Crown Pendant is regal enough for royalty. Handmade by artisans in Mexico from recyclable tin and antiqued mirror Like cascading fireworks, the Yvette Pendant is a glamorous celebration of light. Mirrored disks arc and play around a single bulb. Handmade by artisans in Mexico from antiqued mirrors and recyclable tin. This striking pendant lamp adds a sophisticated and feminine touch to any room. Silver base features clear crystal accents. Unique shade features white silk flowers

 

Niche Pod Pendant   Niche Stamen Pendant
 Niche Pod Pendant  Niche Stamen Pendant
The unique, sexy and subtle Pod Pendant (2004) is the work of Jeremy Pyles for Niche Modern, a company that happened a bit by accident. The founders were designing for their own use, to satisfy what they call their “super picky sensibilities” but their work caught people’s attention, and soon orders were being placed. Made in U.S.A. Stamen Pendants are made of hand-blown glass, and no two are exactly the same (like snowflakes). The result is a play of light and dark, strength and delicateness, simple lines and lush colors.

 

Superordinate Antler Pendant Modo 4-Sided Chandelier
 Superordinate Antler Pendant  Modo 4-Sided Chandelier
Described by Brooklyn-based designer Jason Miller as “nature made better,” the Superordinate Antler Collection (2003) could be called an artful collision between hunting lodge décor and high-end contemporary design The design of Jason Miller’s Modo Chandelier (2009) was inspired by off-the-shelf industrial parts like those found on Canal Street not too far from his Brooklyn studio. The spoke-and-hub lighting system allows the Modo to be configured in dozens of different ways for a bespoked chandelier of almost any size and shape.

 

Shade Pendant Logico Triple Suspension Lamp
 Shade Pendant  Logico Triple Suspension Lamp
A versatile lighting solution, the Shade Pendant (2008) comes with threaded steel rods with a brushed nickel finish. Depending on how many rods you use, the Shade Pendant can hang as close as six inches or as far as 54 inches from the ceiling. The ivory-colored linen lampshade is dramatic in scale but traditional in shape Handblown glass is given a curvaceous, organic form in the Logico Collection (2002), designed by Michele De Lucchi and Gerhard Reichert. Available in an assortment of styles, Logico’s neutral materials can suit interiors from modern to traditional

 

Drop 2 Pendant Drop 1 Pendant
 Drop 2 Pendant  Drop 1 Pendant

Robert Abbey Lamps

Robert Abbey "Wonton" Swing Arm Table Lamp "Wonton" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey
 Robert Abbey "Wonton" Swing Arm Table Lamp icon  "Wonton" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon
Sleek in style and design. Swing arm table lamp with silver plate finish. Full range dimmer switch Full range dimmer switch. Silver plate finish with weathered ebony finished wood accents. Oval off white linen shade

 

"Templeton Urn" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey "Shaolin Ceramic" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey
 "Templeton Urn" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon  "Shaolin Ceramic" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon
Dapper and demure, this table lamp has a three way switch and Buddha bronze finish. Embellished with the refinement of a silk Empire shade Full range dimmer switch. Lily glazed ceramic finish. Deep patina bronze accents. Off-white linen shade

 

"Rico Task" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey "Olinda" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey
 "Rico Task" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon  "Olinda" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon
On-off toggle switch. Deep bronze patina finish over metal natural brass. Ball swivel. Metal shade with clear-tempered glass diffuser Frosted white glass case base with night light. Four way switch. Black organza fabric shade with self fabric top and bottom diffuser

 

"Lucidity" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey
 "Lucidity" Table Lamp by Robert Abbey icon
Acrylic column with silver accents. Three way switch. White Mont Blanc fabric shade with grosgrain trim

 

"Ventana" Floor Lamp by Robert Abbey Robert Abbey "Model A" Floor Lamp
 "Ventana" Floor Lamp by Robert Abbey icon  Robert Abbey "Model A" Floor Lamp icon
Ebony finish wood with polished nickel finish. Three way pull chain. Natural linen fabric shade with rolled edge hem Elegant in its architectural design, this floor lamp is made from a deep patina bronze finish over metal. Three way switch. Ascot bone fabric shade

Modern Table and Task Lamps

Marvin Lamp Adrianna Lamp in Choice of Color Robin Lamp in Choice of Color
 Marvin Lamp  Adrianna Lamp in Choice of Color  Robin Lamp in Choice of Color
The stately Marvin Lamp features mirrored disks joined together in a majestic table lamp of antiqued mirrors surrounded by recyclable tin. Handmade by artisans in Mexico. Comes with an ivory charmeuse shade Two birds twitter the day away in a papier-mâché tree! The Adrianna Lamp is handmade of papier-mâché from recycled materials by artisans in Haiti. Keep the base white or choose from several happy hues, all in low-VOC paints. Available with a white paper shade (as shown) or a chocolate, copper, green or raspberry doupioni silk shade. The elegant Robin Lamp features three stacked birds interspersed with clear glass balls with another lovely little bird perched on the top. Birds are papier-mâché, handmade from recycled materials by Haitian artisans. Balls are recycled glass, mouth blown by artisans in Mexico.

 

LIM C LED Table Lamp Superordinate Antler Table Lamp
 LIM C LED Table Lamp  Superordinate Antler Table Lamp
The ultra slim LIM (2009), aka light in motion, LED task light by San Francisco-based Pablo Pardo is elemental in structure yet provides multiple configurations for residential, workspace and hospitality applications Made completely out of ceramic with classic flame light bulbs at its tips, it will certainly provide a bright conversation piece for your next dinner party. When turned on, the bulbs throw shadows of the branch-like antlers onto the walls and ceiling, creating further decorative forms.

 

Mix Task Lamp Leaf® Light
 Mix Task Lamp  Leaf® Light
This sophisticated reading lamp draws a mere five watts of energy and delivers an intense, warm and pleasing light for an average duration of some 50,000 hours (2,000 hours is the average for a normal halogen bulb). It's been called the Aeron of lamps and its controls have been compared with those on an iPod, but technology is only half of the story when it comes to the new Leaf Light. The other half is sustainability. The work of Yves Béhar for Herman Miller, the Leaf Light (2006) uses a biomorphic grid of LEDs to deliver a wide spectrum of light

Modern Floor Lamps

Link LED Floor Lamp LIM L LED Floor Lamp
 Link LED Floor Lamp  LIM L LED Floor Lamp
Peter Stathis’ Link LED Floor Lamp (2008/2009) is designed for movement. With vibrant colors and bold shapes, it infuses any work or living space with a sense of playful animation. The ultra slim LIM (2009), aka light in motion, LED floor light by San Francisco-based Pablo Pardo is elemental in structure yet provides multiple configurations for residential, workspace and hospitality applications.

 

Tube Top Floor Lamp Brazo Floor Lamp
 Tube Top Floor Lamp  Brazo Floor Lamp
Inspired by the simplicity and utility found in a pair of serving tongs, designer Peter Stathis created his Tube Top Lamp (2006). The satisfying composition features a transparent acrylic base that supports a lightweight mesh shade Made from LEDs and recyclable aluminum, Pablo Pardo’s innovative Brazo Floor Lamp (2006) uses the same body as his Brazo Task Lamp, but with an extension piece for added height.

 

Harper Floor Lamp Miranda Floor Lamp Lucy Floor Lamp in Choice of Color
 Harper Floor Lamp  Miranda Floor Lamp  Lucy Floor Lamp in Choice of Color
The Harper Floor Lamp's tall weeds are the perfect balance of wild and wonderful. Base is natural and unpainted. Handmade of papier-mâché from recycled materials by artisans in Haiti. The stylish square shade is ivory charmeuse. The Miranda Floor Lamp is a vibrant sparkler with its three-diamond stem and kaleidoscope base. Handmade by artisans in Mexico from antiqued mirrors and recyclable tin. Features an elegant ivory charmeuse shade. The Lucy Floor Lamp's billowing bloom is refined, elegant and powerful - a stunning work of art. Handmade by artisans in Haiti of papier-mache from recycled materials

 

Tripod Floor Lamp Gilda Floor Lamp
 Tripod Floor Lamp  Gilda Floor Lamp
The Tripod Floor Lamp, with its satisfying proportions and refined details, has all the potential of a classic. Its cord is coyly hidden down one leg, for an uninterrupted line. Three thin legs, each with a rubber glide at its base, support a perfectly balanced fabric shade Few floor lamps mix elements of traditional and - industrial design with the grace and impeccable styling of Enrico Franzolini's Gilda Floor Lamp (1997). Designed with an oversized jute shade, the lamp resolves in a reed-thin telescoping spine that expands and contracts

 

Baby Gilda Logico Floor Lamp
 Baby Gilda  Logico Floor Lamp
Few lamps mix elements of traditional and industrial design with the grace and impeccable styling of Enrico Franzolini's Gilda Collection (1997). Designed with an oversized jute shade, the lamp resolves in a reed-thin telescoping spine that expands and contracts from 36 to 60 inches Handblown glass is given a curvaceous, organic form in the Logico Collection (2002), designed by Michele De Lucchi and Gerhard Reichert. Available in an assortment of styles, Logico’s neutral materials can suit interiors from modern to traditional

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