by Francesca Guerini Rocco.
Chandeliers return to illuminate the scene with unprecedented shapes, shadow embroideries, and a decisive stylistic signature. The new models speak a new aesthetic language and become unexpected suspended décors with a strong character.
When furnishing a home, one should never underestimate the lighting. Pendant lamps, for example, if chosen carefully, can become the true protagonists of a space. Not to mention that warm and diffused light is what is needed to give the right intimacy to a living room, dining room, and even the entrance.
The latest novelties prove this, as they reinterpret the functionality of the past with their contemporary style, technological materials, and reflective textures, moving from the center of the room to less obvious areas. They create, with plays of light and shadow, unprecedented and enveloping scenic effects.
1 – LUMINOUS TOTEM
Futuristic aesthetics for the Axi chandelier by Italamp, made of borosilicate glass with LED lights. Available in horizontal or vertical versions, it consists of customizable artistic glass elements. A true luminous sculpture capable of stealing the scene from the entire interior design of the room.
Axi by Italamp, design Patrick Jouin, price from € 4,700 – italamp.com
2 – LOOK AT THE MOON
A metal circle that encloses three-quarters of a glass soul: Luna by Cantori is made of marbled-effect screen-printed glass, with LED lighting that diffuses enveloping light. Also worth trying in the bedroom as an innovative suspended light to create a dreamy atmosphere.
Luna by Cantori, design Sante Cantori, price € 1,020 – cantori.it
3 – A CASCADE OF BUBBLES
The luminous bulbs, in frosted glass, almost seem to chase each other along the painted metal tubular of the Twist SV5 lamp by Riflessi. It is suspended from a fabric-covered gold electrical cable, adjustable in height, and reinterprets the Sixties style in a contemporary key, ideal for interiors devoted to mix and match.
Twist SV5 by Riflessi, design Riflessi Lab, price from € 775 – riflessi.it
4 – BOTANICAL DECOR
Almendra Organic by Flos is inspired by organic forms, and its adjustable “leaves” allow directing the light, while the LED lighting is dimmable. It has a tubular structure in aluminum and CNC aluminum terminals, with a metallic finish for a more urban design, or matte, dedicated to modern environments with a bohemian spirit.
Almendra Organic S by Flos, design Patricia Urquiola, price € 3,200 – flos.com
5 – CHIC BLACK OR WHITE
Elegant but discreet, the lampshade of Pretty Wide by Nyta changes light intensity depending on the finish: matte white for soft light, matte black for brighter light. Simple and rigorous, it has a timeless elegance suitable for any style of decor.
Pretty by Nyta, price € 940 – nyta.eu
6 – ULTRA SLIM
A reflective metal disc, only one millimeter thick, characterizes the lampshade of the Millimetro lamp by Luceplan which, unlike classic chandeliers, radiates warm and enveloping light in the opposite direction, from bottom to ceiling. A luminous effect with a sure impact that overturns the classic concepts of lighting, playing (also) with the chosen shades for the room.
Millimetro by Luceplan, design Daniel Rybakken, price from € 996 – luceplan.com
7 – ARCHITECTURE OF LIGHT
Inspired by typical architectural structures, Dome by Fabbian is a modular system that connects multiple light points infinitely and designs the space with a series of aluminum and iron vaults. Perfect also to embellish a dark corridor, it combines an ancient soul with the most contemporary forms, giving a lamp with a strong character.
Dome by Fabbian, minimum composition as a triangle, with 3 elements, black finish price from € 835 – fabbian.com
8 – FOR ALL TASTES
The thermoformed glass chandelier, handcrafted, Solar by Radar Interior has adjustable height and inclination and can have different finishes: smooth or hammered, bronze, gold, or silver color. A vaguely vintage air for a modern design, ideal in the most minimalist interiors.
Solar by Radar Interior, design Samuel Accocberry, price € 2,292 – radar-interior.com
9 – OUTDOOR CHARMANT
Art Deco inspiration with a touch of tropical style for the Calypso collection by Contardi. Designed for the outdoors, also available indoors, it is made of transparent glass, rope, and waterproof and fireproof fabrics, in many different patterns. A true kaleidoscope of colors that illuminates the outdoor and finds a perfect place even in Boho chic interiors.
Calypso by Contardi, design Servomuto, outdoor version price € 980, indoor version price € 805 – contardi-italia.it
10 – ECOLOGICAL ELEGANCE
Completely recycled polyester felt for the pleated lampshade of the Dancing Pendant Lamp by Menu, which, thanks to its lightness, resembles a dancer in a dance step. Soft and dreamy design, with timeless elegance, perfect for those who love a romantic touch to warm up contemporary decor.
Dancing Pendant Lamp by Menu, design Iskos-Berlin, price € 940 – menuspace.com
On the cover, Axi by Italamp, design Patrick Jouin.
