Seeded Glass Chandeliers
Art is often seen as a catalyst for observing life in a different light. Such is the case for the Catalyst Chandelier by Modern Forms, which provides a unique display of tripodic Polished Nickels frames that are capped at each end by mouth-blown, free-formed, artisan glass shades. Never mind the organic, almost cellular lighting effect this piece has against a nearby wall or ceiling, courtesy of a series of integrated LEDs. Shape: Abstract. Color: Brass. Additional Color: Clear. Finish: Aged Brass
The Hinkley Lighting Carson Outdoor Chandelier takes the Industrial aesthetic and makes it a little more sophisticated with seeded glass shades and a streamlined geometric shape. Overlapping metal ribbons create a sphere form, with exposed bulbs encased in seeded glass cylinders illuminating from the center. Uniquely modern, your outdoor living space will be lit with an industrial meets contemporary flair. Shape: Globe. Color: Matte. Finish: Vintage Iron
Add depth to the blank slates of your existing decor with the Rousseau LED Chandelier by Visual Comfort. A four-tier chandelier designed by Kelly Wearstler, it drops from an extended dome canopy via a single slim stem, supporting angled horizontal rods with LEDs tucked under seeded glass shades at each end. The Rousseau offers a refined mix of the sculptural with the functional, shining down with a pleasant and encompassing ambiance. Shape: Linear. Finish: Bronze. Tags: Visual Comfort Lighting, Circa Lighting
Create a distinguished setting in your entertainment space with the Marigot 6-Light Chandelier by Visual Comfort. Its mid-century vibe is characterized by a stunning display of decorative beads, sophisticated metal appointments and a choice of antique-inspired finishes. This chandelier also delivers a welcoming glow into its surrounding space, making it ideal for a living room or dining area. Shape: Teardrop. Color: Gold. Finish: Antique-Burnished Brass with Seeded Glass Trim. Tags: Visual Comfort Lighting, Circa Lighting
The Stacked Chandelier by Modern Forms brings modern design and lighting together in a dynamic abstract form. This design, similar to that of helicopter rotors, features a series of Aluminum blades whose ends are accented by Opal silicon diffusers and lit by integrated LEDs. Each blade adjusts both up and down and rotates 360°, allowing for endless configurations to fit any task or aesthetic. Shape: Linear. Color: Aluminum. Finish: Brushed Aluminum
The Winslow 5 Light Chandelier by Kichelr is a marvelous fixture that provides a beautiful embodiment of a contemporary style. Its 5-light feature makes for a great piece to put in your home and serve excellent lighting along with its warm finishes and Clear Seeded glass shades. Its sophisticated exterior offers a warm welcoming in any modern-day home. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Bronze. Finish: Olde Bronze
With an everflowing sense of motion on display, the Grand Bank Outdoor Chandelier from Kichler brings a gentle finesse to outdoor spaces. An unassuming backplate presents a delicate chain-link that upholds an open-aired frame created by three concentric rings. The central horizontal metal ring holds 4 candelabra-style bulbs, each encased in clear, seeded glass shades. The seeded glass transforms the light from the bulbs into a playful ambiance that sets a relaxing tone for your outside space. Shape: Disc. Color: Clear. Finish: Distressed Antique Gray
Add French panache to the home with a Paris Flea Market Chandelier by Visual Comfort. The beads of seeded glass and scalloped bobeches harken Art Deco design. Fabulous whether hanging in a dramatic dining room furnished with antiques or an eclectically curated traditional living space, this 33-inch high light fixture has a round canopy, candelabra bulb sockets and a suspension chain. Shape: Teardrop. Color: Silver. Finish: Polished Silver. Tags: Visual Comfort Lighting, Circa Lighting
Add an artful and dazzling element to any modern home with the Empire LED Chandelier by Zeev Lighting. A cylindrical steel canopy upholds the fixture, with thin cables descending to support seeded acrylic tubes at each end. The tubes intersect to form a subtle sputnik silhouette, while metal caps at each end correspond with the sleek canopy above. Integrated LED light modules illuminate the seeded glass, creating a unique glow that glistens through the textural tubes and brightens with style. Shape: Cylindrical. Color: White. Finish: Chrome
Introduce a constellation of light to your surroundings with the Winslow Large Chandelier from Kichler. A thin downrod drops from a low-profile stepped canopy to a central hub, with linear arms shining out in a rayed-sun design with short, open sockets oriented upward. Cup shades of clear-seeded glass wrap the lamping, warming and mellowing light to the sides while the open tops provide a brighter light when reflecting off the ceiling from above. Shape: Sputnik. Finish: Brushed Nickel
Layered and dynamic, the Country Estates Chandelier by Minka Lavery is a smooth mix of metal and wood that casts an even layer of light on spaces within your home. Shining through clear seeded glass cylinders, an arrangement of visible candelabras is set around a sun-faded wooden halo. Supported and accented by a vertically set metal circle and smooth arms, this chandelier blends some rustic flair with a geometrical aesthetic that lends a warm and welcoming touch wherever it is placed. Shape: Round. Color: Clear. Finish: Sun Faded Wood with Brush Nickel Accents
Light that's as refreshing as a summer rain. The George Kovacs Light Rain Chandelier features six cylindrical downlights, their Clear Seeded glass sparkling warmly with the halogen lights within. The bubbly texture of these shades is beautifully balanced by the deep Sable Bronze Patina finish on the metal frame. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Clear. Additional Color: Clear Seeded. Finish: Sable Bronze Patina
Baroque influences get a new twist. The Piedmont 6-Light Chandelier by Visual Comfort features flat scrollwork, bobeches, a finial and mounting hardware in an antique-inspired finish for vintage romance. Seeded glass teardrops and balls add traditional freshness with the sparkle expected of chandeliers. At 33 inches high with a round canopy and a suspension chain that can be cut to size, this ceiling fixture adds glamour and ambient lighting to a space. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Black. Finish: Aged Iron. Tags: Visual Comfort Lighting, Circa Lighting
Unique and playful, enhance your modern space with the eye-catching form of the Veloce LED Chandelier from Modern Forms. Three thin wires mount three smooth rings that wrap around each other and rest at various angles, creating a thought-provoking display. The outer end of each ring is lined with integrated, energy-efficient LEDs.The rings can be adjusted to your preference, creating a custom display for the soothing and even layer of illumination that emits from the LEDs. Shape: Abstract. Finish: Black
The Flanders Chandelier by Visual Comfort is a beauty to behold. Shapely arms, seeded glass bead accents and candelabra sockets perched on bases with scalloped detail make this chandelier a dazzling light source that deserves to be mounted in a prominent place for all to enjoy. Bring elegant illumination to a sitting room, dining room or living room with the Flanders Chandelier. Shape: Teardrop. Color: White. Finish: Belgian White. Tags: Visual Comfort Lighting, Circa Lighting
An extravagant way to enhance your home, the Bridlewood Chandelier by Minka-Lavery is a gothic-inspired piece that promises to bring a contemporary edge to any room it™s placed in. Featuring multiple lights set in clear seeded glass shades and a rounded brushed metal frame, this bold chandelier is finished with clean lines and an impressive silhouette. Reimagine what your living space can be with this dynamic light. Shape: Round. Color: Grey. Finish: Stone Grey with Brushed Nickel
The Winslow 3 Light Mini Chandelier by Kichler is an exceptional piece that can apply to both a classic traditional style and contemporary style. Its Clear Seeded glass shades and warm finishes make for a beautiful fixture giving your home the look it needs to provide a warm welcoming experience. Shape: Round. Finish: Black
Pleasant finishes mixed with both traditional and contemporary styles brings you the beautiful fixture that is the Vara 9 Light Chandelier by Kichler. The Clear Seeded glass shade along with its curvy-like design that offers a strong hold. Its unique design is great for your dining or living area delivering a beautiful display in your home. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Black. Finish: Distressed Black
The Vara 5 Light Chandelier by Kichler integrates the Clear Seeded glass with a well-built handle that offers a contemporary and traditional style. It features a 5-light design combined with warm finishes that offers sophistication that will go great in your home. Its magnificent framework is made with Steel giving it a great appearance. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Black. Finish: Distressed Black
Fashion a sophisticated space with the Marsden Commons Chandelier by Minka Lavery. Clear seeded glass shades play host to multiple bulbs in a circular design and disperse light from every angle, while a neutral finish on the hardware works well with any decor. This dimmable chandelier is height adjustable to accommodate lower ceilings, and its striking appearance makes it suitable for enhancing high traffic areas so everyone can enjoy its beauty. Shape: Drum. Color: Black. Additional Color: Black / Gold. Finish: Smoked Iron with Aged Gold
Moody, artful, elegance. Scale-like panels of glass are imbued with warm light to create a dramatic view in the Evelyn Chandelier from Arteriors. A group of bulbs sits inside a multi-tiered frame, shrouded from every side with handcrafted panels of clear seeded glass. The texture and the subtle imperfections of the panels give them a real sense of personality. Warm light from behind accentuates the glasses™ unique feature as it diffuses across their surfaces. Pops of vibrant light surround the mellowed panels as you peek through its see-through frame. Shape: Drum. Color: Brass. Finish: Antique Brass
Bring gothic flair into your living space with the handsomely refined Bridlewood 9-Light Chandelier by Minka-Lavery. With nine lights set in clear seeded glass shades and a brushed metal finish on its rounded frame, this attention-grabbing piece makes a bold statement in any dining room or bedroom. Complete with adjustable hanging rod and fully dimmable lamping with a standard dimer, this chandelier truly lets you set the mood. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Grey. Finish: Stone Grey with Brushed Nickel
Offering you a wonderful centerpiece for your home brings you the Winslow 2-Tier Chandelier by Kichler. This exquisite piece presents a 9-light feature providing your home with great quality lighting to brighten up your space. Its Clear Seeded glass shade and delicate finishes make for a beautiful presentation in any space you place it in. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Clear. Finish: Brushed Nickel
A waterfall of riveting shape and light. Standing under or catching a glance of the Mugler Chandelier by Arteriors from afar conjures up a feeling of wondrous delight. A concentric metal frame sets the tone for the multi-dimensional quality of the piece. Dotting accents mark clear seeded glass panels as they mount to the elegant frame. The wavy ends of the glass panels fuse to create a cascading movement of highly textured material. Sitting inside like a star, its group of bulbs shines through the panels to create an elegantly layered silhouette glazed with a warm hue. Shape: Drum. Color: Clear. Finish: Antique Brass
A showcase centerpiece with a light, airy inspiration perfect for the contemporary home. The Harlow Chandelier from Mitzi by Hudson Valley is defined by its choice of materials and the way they are deployed”lightweight, inspired and engaging in every sense. This chandelier features a collection of Seeded Clear Glass globe shades that house large filament style bulbs with a lighter-than-air vintage feel. Those globes are mounted on a Steel frame that features a set of chunky cylinder mounts and a thin rod suspension. The overall effect is one that™s a bold statement for any foyer, dining room, entryway or other high ceiling, open floor space. Shape: Oval. Color: Silver. Finish: Polished Nickel
Make a refined statement in your home with the gothic-inspired Bridlewood 12-Light Chandelier by Minka-Lavery. With twelve lights set in clear seeded glass shades, a brushed metal frame, and clean lines throughout, this stunning chandelier also features an adjustable hanging rod that promises a perfect installation height. And because it™s fully dimmable with a standard dimmer, you™re able to set the right mood in your dining room or living space. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Grey. Finish: Stone Grey with Brushed Nickel
Make a dramatic statement in your modern home with the Jupiter LED Chandelier from Modern Forms. Thin aircraft cables uphold two thick discs that showcase a clean, metal outer frame and a wide interior made of reclaimed K5 crystal. Each disc can be independently adjusted for the perfect, precise display for your home. Integrated, energy-efficient LEDs bring the crystals to life, creating an ethereal, visual ambiance that elevates the space. Shape: Round. Color: Black.
Add a sculptural accompaniment to your ceilings with the Kryptonite Foyer Chandelier by Modern Forms. A round canopy with a smooth surface sends a single stem down to branching metalwork below, each branch terminating in an integrated LED set inside a smooth housing. A series of Piastra crystal rods soften the lamping, their textured interiors mellowing excess glare while allowing a pleasant ambiance out to enliven the fixture™s surroundings. Shape: Abstract. Finish: Polished Nickel
Surprise, delight, and illuminate in any dining or living room with the razor-sharp Ring LED Chandelier from Modern Forms. It powers on and seemingly levitates in the air and with ultra-sleek aircraft cables. A perfect continuous curve is the view you get when you look up at its dashing metal structure. The balance between open space and its crisp contour is simply irresistible. Turn it on and receive the warmth and radiance of the brilliant halo created by its LED light. Shape: Round. Finish: Black
It's an enduring composition that spans millennia, one inspired by the floating sphere of mass we call Earth. With a modern take, the Winslow Chandelier from Kichler delivers an attractive form that attractively silhouettes with its light. With a short circular canopy and a chained suspension, sleek bands of steel dance around each other, creating an open-air frame of a globe form. A bold composition of lamp holders protruding from a metal body, sit under elegant seeded glass shades. With incandescent bulbs, the piece comes to life with a warm radiant glow. Shape: Disc. Color: Matte. Finish: Black
The contemporary-inspired Majorette Chandelier from Corbett Lighting comes with twenty-four individual LED lights designed for the cleanest and brightest lamping. A series of Seeded Glass orbs are the central point to its design. Each orb is connected by the hand-crafted Iron frame and complimented by the Silver Leaf and Polished Chrome accents. Includes twenty-four 4-watt G9 base LED bulbs. Color: Clear. Finish: Silver Leaf With Polished Chrome accents
The Nolan Large Chandelier by Capital Lighting elegantly showcases the appeal of farmhouse charm for contemporary spaces. Chain-hung from a rounded canopy, metal rods fan out to suspend a solid wood ring frame while exposed metal accents add an old-world industrial touch. A series of cylindrical shades sit atop the ring, each composed of stone seeded glass for a distinctly rustic aesthetic that sets this fixture apart from the rest. Behind the seeded glass are incandescent bulbs, glistening through the textured glass and channeling a warm ambient light throughout the space. Shape: Round. Color: Clear. Additional Color: Grey, Woodtone. Finish: Urban Wash
The Harmonix Round LED Chandelier by Modern Forms feels like a beautiful set of wind chimes designed with some modern flair. A circular structure supports an arrangement of vertical bars that reach above and below their frame, each one set at a different height. Facing inward, Sanded Acrylic diffusers emit an even and lovely light that help highlight the metallic two-tone qualities of this single tier chandelier. Floating with a layered aesthetic, this piece is a simply composed addition to your home. Shape: Round. Color: Multicolor. Finish: Black
Brimming with personality, the Belton Chandelier by Sea Gull Lighting brings an industrial edge to your living space. Its eye-catching, pipe-inspired body supports a series of Seeded glass shades via decorative holders. Each shade diffuses light from a vintage tungsten Edison bulb, providing a warm, shimmering ambiance to the surrounding space. A perfect rustic statement piece either over an entryway, living room, or kitchen table. Color: Clear. Finish: Heirloom Bronze
Let your ambitions for interior decor take flight with the Kryptonite Chandelier by Modern Forms. A clever contemporary construction suspended from a stepped circular canopy by a telescoping stem, it sends out smoothly angled adjustable arms that terminate in integrated LEDs at each end. The lamping is capped by short rods of Piastra crystal, just the thing to mellow excess glare while you position the arms to put your own spin on its sculptural design. Shape: Abstract. Finish: Polished Nickel
Striking and sophisticated, the Bloom LED Chandelier by Modern Forms features smoothly curved pieces of metal that alternate between having a solid construction with a beautiful finish and supporting panels that diffuse an energy-efficient layer of light. Interactive and transformative, this chandelier creates a lovely flower form when condensed and blooms outward into a halo for a unique, arrangeable fixture. Lend spaces a bright touch with some dynamic and dramatic flair with this handsome chandelier. Shape: Abstract. Color: Silver. Finish: Brushed Aluminum
The ancient roman stadium boiled down to its sophisticated foundation. As the chariot races captivated audiences millennia ago, so does the striking glow of the Racetrack LED Chandelier from Modern Forms. Ultra-sleek aircraft cables suspend the piece with subtle contours that make it feel as if floating in the air. Moving swiftly in an oval form, its metal racetrack construction defines a room as a streamlined silhouette. Enjoy the spectacle of LEDs rushing through the continuous silicone gel diffuser with warmth and energy. Shape: Oval. Finish: Black
The Minx LED Chandelier by Modern Forms displays crisp lines and sparkling light. A stunning focal point in any modern setting, this fixture drops from a single slender downrod to present three horizontal metal beams. Stacked at their center, the beams pivot to create a wider spread of light from integrated LEDs. Iridescent K5 crystal is crushed and set into the beams, glowing with warm light and providing soothing ambient illumination. Shape: Linear. Color: Gold. Finish: Aged Brass
The Atlantis LED Chandelier by Modern Forms is a refined, defined, and handsome addition to spaces. With a crisp geometrical form, an openly styled octagon showcases beautiful panels of cast art glass that are held within its bold frame. Effortlessly suspended by thin cables, this chandelier is illuminated by a concealed set of energy-efficient lights that shine through the textured glass panes from a structured, metal halo that encircles this piece, lending surroundings a bright touch. Shape: Hexagonal. Color: Silver. Finish: Antique Nickel
Built with soft, undulating waves, the Marin LED Chandelier by Modern Forms is the ideal fixture that provides high functionality and precise craft. The Marin, built with a durable Aluminum material, is given a soft form factor with its waves and provides a warm, inviting light to commercial or residential interior living spaces. Marin uses integrated LEDs that are energy efficient and sport a 36,000 hour life. Comes with thin, powered aircraft cables for easy adjustment. Shape: Abstract. Finish: White
Showcasing a fanning display of illumination, the Chronos LED Chandelier by Modern Forms is reminiscent of gears inside a giant clock. Each rectangular bar consists of an Aged Brass-front and Acrylic side panels, reflecting and refracting light from integrated LEDs in a dynamic indirect fashion. Suspends from a round matching canopy with slender cords, contrasting levity with the fixture's rugged, mechanistic presence, creating a visually appealing aesthetic. Shape: Round. Color: Metallics. Finish: Aged Brass
Bringing glam and sparkle to well-appointed spaces. The Millie Chandelier by Arteriors is an exciting lighting solution for the home. Designed to stand out, it features over 20 organically shaped seeded glass plates on a triple tiered metal frame. Unfinished edges add aesthetic appeal to an already striking composition and this ceiling fixture is damp-rated so it can be used to bring unexpected elegance to a bathroom or covered patio too. Shape: Round. Color: Brass. Finish: Antique Brass
The Currey and Company Broxton Orb Chandelier blends traditional elements with modern minimalist shapes. The unique design shows off an open frame, with a small group of lamps in the middle. The aged seeded glass windows provide an eye catching element in this piece, as well as gently obscuring the view of the exposed lamps. Shape: Cage. Color: Clear. Finish: Pyrite Bronze
Deploy a magnificent mix of minimalist design with industrial notes in the form of the Poppy 40694 Chandelier by Hinkley Lighting. Anchored to the ceiling by a smooth disc canopy, it sends down a single steel stem to a small hub that holds out curving arms. The arms head out in all directions, each terminating in a single socket set beneath a spherical shade of clear seeded glass. This arrangement creates a simple, clever design that blends into its surroundings rather than overpowering them. Shape: Abstract. Color: Clear. Finish: Black with Heritage Brass
Make a striking statement in your indoor decor with the Cole™s Crossing Chandelier from Minka-Lavery. An enticing and elegant modern fixture, it starts with a rounded canopy that extends a single downrod to a rectangular lower frame. This frame is further buoyed by two diagonal support struts that steady it as it holds up a series of candelabra-style sockets from the upper side of each end and the small, angular arms that drive outward from its midpoints. The lamping is set inside cylindrical shades of clear, seeded glass that reduces brightness from the sides while their open tops reflect ambient light off of the chandelier™s mounting surface. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Silver. Finish: Coal with Brushed Nickel
Shimmering brilliance with an emphasis on compositional contrast and fluidity. The Penzance Chandelier by Currey & Company exudes artistry, from the long chain-link cord to the thick seeded glass slabs that sit on each side of the cross-shaped metal base. Finished in antique brass, this chandelier's aesthetic appeal and soothing luminosity earn it the right to hang in your home's most prominent room. Shape: Rectangular. Color: Gold. Finish: Antique Brass
Enliven your living spaces with the Forever LED Chandelier from Modern Forms, a luxurious fixture so fabulous you™ll never want to take it down. A circular metal canopy suspends the piece by sending down several slender cables, while its construction claims center stage. Rectangular panels made from reclaimed K5 crystal are held between angular aluminum brackets over integrated LEDs, easing any direct brightness by transmuting it into an effervescent ambiance from above. Shape: Hexagonal. Color: Grey. Finish: Antique Nickel
Giving you both a blend of a traditional and contemporary display is the the Vara Light Mini Chandelier by Kichler. Its 3-light feature offers subtle design yet excellent lighting which is great for anywhere you place it. This fixture provides detailed clear seeded glass shades blended with warm finishes to provide for an excellent appearance in your home. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Black. Finish: Distressed Black
Why We Love Seeded Glass Chandeliers
Seeded glass is an old-fashioned look that dates back to Colonial times, but it's still a perennial favorite for decorators working with traditional or vintage decor. Seeded glass chandeliers are a special case, since they also work really well with more modern designs. Clear seeded glass chandeliers go through a unique manufacturing process that leaves bubbles in the glass matrix, giving them a granular look that lends itself to smooth sides and wavy surfaces alike. Modern chandeliers can also blend seeded and clear glass components for even more variety and compatibility with different decorating styles. Especially for entryway chandeliers, this creates a warm and welcoming effect.
Where Seeded Glass Chandeliers Work Best
Decorative ceiling lighting used to be common in every room of the house, especially before electricity was standard, but in the 20th century, homes shifted more toward putting modern chandeliers in common areas like the dining room and front hallways. Seeded glass chandeliers are still popular in hallways and mudrooms near front doors, while some homes have tasteful overhead lighting that can be adjusted from high luminosity for meal prep to mood lighting for intimate dinners. Pendant lighting is also a popular choice for dining rooms, and the clear seeded glass chandeliers often used here can get very elaborate and ornate.
Seeded Glass Chandelier Designers We Love
It's rare that a designer hasn't developed a line of seeded glass chandeliers. Feiss, for example, has an understated line of downward-facing sconces in its Hobson collection, while Visual Comfort literally goes in the opposite direction with upward-pointing electric candles, often mounted on aged iron frames for a solid, rustic look that's ideal for Colonial decor. Pieces from Kichler's Braelyn Collection are very modern and use clean lines to go with just about any accents you already have, which makes it a fine choice for minor remodels and subtle upgrades to interiors. George Kovacs appeals to customers at every level with calming mid-century designs, while Savoy House has clear seeded glass chandeliers that run the gamut from Renaissance classic to ultramodern seeded glass pendant lighting designs.
How to Choose the Best Seeded Glass Chandelier
Seeded glass chandeliers have the power to pull together the look of an entire room, so it's important to choose a design that you're happy with. Start by thinking about how much size and weight your ceiling can support. Decide how low you want the chandelier to hang; vaulted ceilings can support much bigger and more elaborate modern chandeliers than lower ceilings, where heavy designs can feel oppressive. Bright kitchen chandeliers can be found with small bubbles, which creates a frosted effect that diffuses the light, or larger bubbles, which generally have a watery effect that's beautiful with low-wattage bulbs.
Other Considerations
Many decorators design the look of a room with modern chandeliers, and then choose accent furniture that goes well with the lighting they started with. Seeded glass chandeliers are versatile enough to reverse that process, so you can design a dining room or front entryway the way you like, then find the clear seeded glass chandeliers that match your preferred look. The flexibility of choosing high or low-powered lighting, smooth or textured sconces, and plain lines or ornate flourishes make these chandeliers a very forgiving choice for new decorators, while putting a lot of tools in the kit of experienced professionals.
