Contemporary chandeliers - six of the best
Our pick of the best modern, inventive takes on the chandelier, that most glamorous of lights
BCAA by Christopher Boots
Designed by avant garde Australian lighting designer Chritsopher Boots, BCAA is a modern chandelier inspired by science. Its name stands for Branch Chain Amino Acid and its form resembles a molecular model. Available in a range of finishes including aged brass and snakeskin, the light has several components, allowing for multiple configurations.
Les Cordes by Mathieu Lehanneur
French architect and designer Mathieu Lehanneur has created a chandelier made of tubes of glass lit with LEDs. Each 'rope' of light that makes up his Les Cordes chandelier is fixed into the ceiling, with the ballast and transformer cleverly concealed.
Melt Meee by Andromeda
Melt Meee is a collection of chandeliers with fluid shapes, combining hand-made glass and fine detail with a witty and subversive take on the traditional chandelier. The collection consists of models with 3, 4, 6, 8, 16 and 24 lights in several colours, including Melt Meee Heaven, pictured.
Ice Spiral by Lasvit
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Made of smooth molded glass with finely embossed decorations, hand-blown glass and crystal rods on polished stainless frame, steel Ice Spiral is a cool and sophisticated contemorary chandeier lit with LEDs. Like many Lasvit products, it can also be customised.
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Hero Light by Buster + Punch
Taking the chandelier in more industrial direction, the Hero Light is inspired by blacksmithery and is made from hand-forged 3mm bronzed gun metal, solid knurled brass finished in olive oil, matt rubber detailing and choice of Cabochon or Teardrop bulbs.
Tobia by Baroncelli
Made of hand-crafted cristallo trihedrons on a polished chrome frame, Tobia mixes glamour with inderstated elegance. It is also highly adaptable with the option to add numerous layers.
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