Five Eye-Popping Pendants

Marble, glass, and painted metal characterize these decorative luminaires.

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Blackbody OLED

These suspended fixtures make use of a range of materials and forms to create captivating show of light.
Irain, Blackbody
This custom shower of glowing OLED discs was created by designer Thierry Gaugain in 2012 and has been iterated for myriad spaces since. blackbody-oled.com

Chamber, Lee Broom
Translucent Carrara marble wrapped in lead crystal offers a gentle glow and directional downlight. Suited for solo or clustered suspension. leebroom.com

Lee Broom


SkyFall, Studio Italia

LEDs offer direct and indirect light in this retro-inspired, hand-blown glass fixture, which comes in clear and copper-hued blown glass. sid-usa.com

Studio Italia


Hazy Day, Marset
The opal glass shade fades from matte to transparent, mimicking the light of dawn, while a slight curve at its base harkens to the look of blown glass. marset.com

Marset

Laguna, Artemide
A painted metal base and blown-glass diffuser are contrasts in composition. Also offered in ceiling- and wall-mounted, floor, and table versions. artemide.com

Artemide


About the Author

Hallie Busta

Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.

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