Venturesome Manhattan lighting designer Lindsey Adelman creates dramatic chandeliers, pendants and decorative objects that draw on natural forms and frequently see an integration of blown glass, porcelain and vintage brass.
Having already earned her undergraduate degree in English, Adelman worked as an editorial assistant at the Smithsonian museums until she met a woman carving french fries out of foam for an exhibition. This chance meeting proved to be a turning point in her life, as Adelman decided to pursue a career in design.
Adelman began to work for a manufacturer in Seattle that produced hand-blown glass lighting fixtures after earning a degree in industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design during the late 1990s. She determined that she would focus on lighting design and moved to New York City.
In Manhattan, Adelman cofounded a lighting studio called Butter with designer David Weeks in 2000. Six years later, she opened her own eponymous firm. The studio’s inaugural design was Adelman’s Branching Bubble chandelier, an elegant, sculptural fixture that features hand-blown glass spheres created by Brooklyn artist Michiko Sakano. It gave way to a collection of other chandeliers, pendants, sconces and floor lamps.
Adelman’s work, which is inspired by poetry, nature and art by the likes of Alberto Giacometti, has been exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. She served as a judge for the 2015 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award and led design workshops for kids that were hosted by the institution. Her provocative Catch collection of pendants was exhibited at the Nilufar Gallery in Milan.
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ESA Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
ESA Chandelier by Italian Artist Diego Mardegan This exquisite chandelier features a seven-arm structure powder coated in white, from which hang diamond-shaped sconces. Each module...
Metal, Brass
Eole Lighting Fixture #8 by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Eole Lighting Fixture #8 by Emilie Lemardeley Dimensions: D 280 x W 140 x H 60 cm Materials: Black steel, hand blown glass Weight: 13 kg The lighting fixtures in the Eole colle...
Steel
$11,900 / item
H 27.6 in Dm 39.4 in
Modern Chandelier in Brass Burnished, Linea Collection by Brand van Egmond
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Linea, a modern chandelier in a brass burnished finish, is designed by William Brand, founder of Brand van Egmond. Adding emotion and light to any interior, the chandelier is ava...
Metal
$17,119 / item
H 33.47 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
Demetra Ruggine Of Florence Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Demetra Ruggine Of Florence Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 85 x W 97 x H 85 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Ruggine of Florence metal and leather. Available in diffe...
Alabaster, Metal
Custom "Aurora" 20-Light Chandelier by Marian Jamieson Los Angeles
By Marian Jamieson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly architectural “Aurora” chandelier designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles, California by celebrated lighting artist Marian Jamieson. Acquired directly from the arti...
Brass, Pewter
Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful four-arm two-tone brass chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, in powder coated brass, with four brass arms carrying two adj...
Brass
MMM Kingdom 12 Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
MMM Kingdom 12 Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 48 x W 121 x H 128 cm. Materials: Metal and Murano glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to...
Metal
Bec Brittain Zelda Medium Brass LED Chandelier
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Zelda juxtaposes the powerful materiality of brass-encased LED tubing with gracefully suspending planar forms. This light comes in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations, and sea...
Brass
Nuvol Chandelier 10 Lamps by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Nuvol chandelier 10 lamps by Contain Dimensions: D 270 x W 20 x H 140 cm Materials: brass structure and matte or glossy glass. Available in diff...
Brass
$12,900 / item
H 112 in W 23 in D 26 in
Modern Brass Chandelier - Bespoke Pendant - FUSE Stilk Chandelier -Daikon Studio
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
The Grand Daikon Stilk Chandelier features a quintet (5) of illuminated branches and our custom Fuse Lens. The Fuse Lens features diffused illumination with a subtle micro fluting references classical architecture. Each branch is connected using dynamic swivel mounts. The dynamic swivel feature allows for horizontal and vertical movement of the branches. The chandelier configuration can be determined on-site. Meticulously crafted by hand in our studio. (Fixture shown in Naval Brass...
Stainless Steel, Brass
