Just thought I’d feature some stunning pendant lights because I love so many of them. I wanted to profile the simple clean styles that I love, lots of them are very affordable, some are aspirational. I hope they will all inspire you and add beauty to your day!
When it comes to drama, the artichoke pendant is a winner. It’s a classic design created by Poul Henningsen in 1958. It is such a beautiful light, and due to it’s popularity (and hefty price tag), it has often been replicated. So I have included some good alternative options that are more affordable and very stylish to boot! 
The iconic artichoke pendant
The Norm 69 is a good and less expensive alternative
Photo: courtesy of Homes and gardens
Designed in 1969 by Simon Karkov and distributed by Normann Copenhagen, the award winning Norm 69 lamp shade (the cream one is now discontinued) is fast becoming a Danish design classic. Attractive, functional and affordable, its contemporary design makes it ideal for modern living. It delivers a modern punchy statement in a simple pared down space such as the one above.
Ooooohhh … the George Nelson saucer lamp….so iconic, simplistic and organic………….simply divine!
There really is something so elegant and ethereal about this interior. The George Nelson saucer lamp adds texture and a floaty undefined element to this room.
The Bubble Lamp series is featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Inspirational………I thought I’d include this oversized Noguchi pendant. Perhaps I love the room as much as the light and what I really like is the contrast of the large with the small. While the smaller Noguchi lamps can be ubiquitous, this very large ceiling one (48″x46″) is rare (and expensive!) and creates an amazing overscale feeling to a room.
(……and interestingly this is apparently the former 5 storey New York,town house of Julianne Moore!!)
Photo: http://www.studioilse.com
What’s not to admire about a designer who titled a show “Designs for Fragile Personalities in Anxious Times”? And who created the Ball Lights, stunningly perched over a dining table at the Stockholm Grand Hotel restaurant? Check for answers at www.michaelanastassiades.com and to see more work by this Cypriot-born, UK-based designer.For full project photos : www.studioilse.com/projects
Photo: courtesy of Patricia Gray Moooi Dandelion Suspension Light
An explosive light from Moooi designed by Richard Hutten, the Dandelion is made from laser cut steel that is powder coated white. In the words of Moooi-”True to its name, Dandelion was initially inspired by the plant which creates the famous and poetic dandleion snow of fuzzy cotton-like seeds when a gush of wind blows on it.The lamp tranmits an explosive feeling of energy in motion, reaching towards us from its centre. Striking and pure self-generated energy to lighten up and blow away the heavinesss of everyday life”.
…..well who wouldn’t want one of those?
www.splendidwillow.com
Moooi Random and Non-Random Suspension Light A conversation piece and focal point in any room, the Moooi Random light designed by Bertjan Pot is one of the most beautiful pieces of light art you will ever see. The related Non-Random light (on the right )is available in black or white.
Le Klint 171 looks stunning in the dining room space in the Benal Heights home designed by Feldman Architecture.The light, designed by Poul Christiansen is a magical lamp with a seemingly random order. The enclosed shape of its base makes it ideal as there is no glare from the light source.
And even better, the price is not as way-out as some modern lighting options!
Flos 2097/30 Suspension Light and the Foscarini caboche light
This is the Bocci 14.36 pendant. Spectacular in its natural setting -simple surroundings, lots of lights and space, it is perfect for a full double-height ceiling! I just love the combination of drama and elegance that somehow keeps it from looking completely formal and yet it is such a glamorous look.
You could create a similar effect with a cluster of crystal lights.(three solitaire pendants at differing heights would work in much the same way in a smaller space– see below) Check out www.bocci.com
This is the Solitaire pendant from Niche Modern. Introducing on the left, the Solitaire pendant from Niche Modern. The plum colour is beautifully seductive but they do a plain glass, sultry smoky grey and blue version too. On the right, as featured in the November 2010 issue of Elle Décor is the stamen pendant in plum. The owners are the founders of the fabulous Ochre design store. See www.nichemodern.com
If the sky was the limit, so to speak, (and so was my purse!) I’d snag a Serge Mouille piece or something by Brooklyn based, Lindsey Adelman or maybe a David Weeks piece…….. I love the architectural silhouette of the Serge Mouille lights – they work well in any kind of interior, from contemporary to classic, from country to modern. I first saw them featured by one of my favourite designers (Nate Berkus) and I thought they were fascinating! Mouille’s work is very popular and there isn’t very much of it out there, so originals are very expensive. You’ll only find the originals now through sites such as 1stdibs or at auctions. They’ve become so rare that his spouse, Gin Mouille, has introduced a new edition, stamped, numbered, and represented exclusively by Inside Modern Living. To find out more visit the website.
Photo: Olivery Aphe Serge Mouille light Photo: Olivery Aphe. Lindsey Adelman
Brooklyn based designer Lindsey Adelman is emerging as a really hot talent in the design world.She has become ubiquitous on the New York design scene and shows at high-end design galleries. Her work is exhibited at major shows on the international design circuit such as ICFF in New York, Art Basel/Design Miami in Miami, and Ventura Lambrate in Milan.
I love her branching bubble chandeliers for which she is best known….. and she is setting Hollywood on fire with some of her pieces selected for the filmset of Sex and the City 2
Try your own DIY version……… instructions are on the remodelista site. http://remodelista.com/posts/lighting-diy-chandelier-from-lindsey-adelman
Lindsey also has detailed instructions for a DIY version on her site http://lindseyadelman.com/makeit.php?item=4
Source: Remodelista David weeks light
The Orbit Chandelier pictured by Dwell in a Brooklyn Apartment
And finally for a blast of colour and some sunshine as I enjoy the sweet tweets of the happy birds outside my window…………. Design by Ghislaine Vinas
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Some really lovely shots….and the George Nelson saucer lamp is fab! Lighting can just take a room into a different league when it is done well
Many thanks Beverley. Took a look at your website-it looks great! And I’m all about mindfulness…well I mean……I’m still working on it… it takes a while!!:)