There is something innately brilliant about a pendant light that makes it an instant focal point in any room that it graces. With modern designers pulling out all the stops when it comes to creating truly unique pendant light designs, it seems like the options are simply endless. From the large suspension light creations that act as captivating contemporary chandeliers to trendy, compact pendants like the Chouchin Mini we showcased a few days ago, an array of possibilities awaits you. Today, we bring a few curvy delights that will sweep you off your feet while fitting in seamlessly with any design scheme that you have going around your house.
While pendant lights are most often used in the kitchen and dining room to bring an additional layer of focused lighting, they also serve as excellent bedside lighting installations in small bedrooms. So dig into this mesmerizing collection that shines the spotlight on both the audacious and the understated –
Organic Brilliance from Seppo Koho.
We start our pendant light journey with the array of organic and natural Scandinavian delights from Finnish architect Seppo Koho. Coming from his very own stable, Secto Designs, the wide range of hand-crafted birch pendant lights includes the round, cage-like Octo, the sleek Secto and a vivacious combination of both designs called Victo! The mid-century modern influence on these lighting installations is simply unmistakable, and you might even be tempted to believe that their design dates back to the 1940s and ’50s!
Pleasing and proportional in their form, the designs from Koho bring a touch of sustainable goodness along with them. Adding gorgeous curves to modern interiors that are dominated by clean and well-defined lines, they easily usher in ample visual and textural contrast. Yet, they seem to do so with plenty of panache and restraint.
Nut and Link from LZF!
There are plenty of things to like about these two maverick pendants from LZF. To start off, both Nut and Link seem to be names that we can get behind thanks to their simplicity! But it’s the wood veneer magic they unleash that leaves you spellbound. Complex, minimal, elegant, exclusive and futuristic; they seem to bring together a wide range of styles along with that compelling series of curves. Designed by Miguel Herranz and Ray Power, both suspension lights instantly elevate the ambiance of any space that they adorn.
by KBI Interior Design Studios
While Nut looks like a fluffy, loopy cloud that is gently floating in the sky, Link takes this a step further as it seems like a tangled version of Rapunzel’s hair with a silken, golden glow. (Wonder what Disney thinks about that!) Each of these twisty, incandescent delights is available in 11 different wood veneer finishes that will leave you enthralled.
by Claudia Interior Design.
by Steve Zagorski
Pendant Lights And Understated Charm of Caravaggio.
Versatility is a trait that might come with the snazzy pendant lights from LZF. But if you are looking for something a touch more discreet and equally fascinating, then theCaravaggio is the perfect choice. Crafted by designer Cecilie Manz in 2005, the lamp’s Italian overtones are apparent; especially in the case of the elegant black version. When we first looked at this graceful suspension light, it seemed to pale in comparison when put next to the extravagant designs from LZF and Seppo Koho. But place it in your space and it reminds you of the old adage: Less is more! Coated in matte chrome, the simple form of this aluminum shade can give a room a curated and posh appeal.
In a world where perfect straight lines are the norm, pendant lights that bring a few curves are a welcome change. So, whether it is the kitchen island or the reading nook in the living room, it’s time to give your home a subtle makeover by just bringing in a brand new pendant light. Who knows, maybe all you need is one of these popular additions to truly complete your home?…
by Collaroy Kitchen Centre.
by Clifton Leung Design Workshop.
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