A visually stunning centerpiece is ideal for anyone looking to add a final touch to their home, and while we love a statement light fixture, the traditional crystal chandelier can feel a bit dated in an otherwise modern space. Here, we've rounded up 16 gorgeous formal lighting fixtures that make a statement while maintaining a beautiful modern design.
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Craftmade
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Kensey six light pendant / flat black / Price upon request / Website
Natural materials blended seamlessly with properly finished metals detail the classic lighting styles presented in the Craftmade Kensey lighting collection. The Kensey six light pendant in flat black's rope-wrapped frames and drum silhouettes bring nuance to the design and a sense of ease in the home.
Bunny Williams For Currey & Company
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Berkeley chandelier / antique gold mossy grey / From $3,290 / Website
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Belle gold chandelier / gold leaf / From $4,120 / Website
Fisher Weisman
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Constellation grand tier chandelier / Price upon request / Website
Scale is the name of the game with the Constellation. Inspired by the lighting fixtures of the art deco period, floating cubes are soldered together in simple tiers for an intricate yet jaw-dropping design.
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Fleur chandelier / Price upon request / Website
Because beach houses need formal fixtures, too. With arms resembling palm fronds, the Fleur chandelier cuts a distinctive silhouette and manages to be both elevated and boho thanks to its balanced colorway and careful draping.
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Custom oval Midas classic / Price upon request / Website
Fisher Weisman's celestial and floral-inspired chandeliers offer a dreamlike aura in lighting. This custom oval Midas classic —handcrafted in steel and papier mâché—is a perfect example of Fisher Weisman's bespoke capabilities for the perfect fixture for your space.
AERIN for Visual Comfort & Co.
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Jacqueline two-tier chandelier / From $3,399 / Website
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Bonnington large chandelier / alabaster / From $7,699 / Website
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Halcyon large three-tier chandelier / From $12,499 / Website
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Strada medium oval chandelier / From $2,799 / Website
Wearstler's collection with Visual Comfort & Co. is an exploration of material, color and form all the while teetering on the line between contemporary and vintage as well as graphic and instinctual, and the Strada chandelier is the perfect example. Dynamic, striking, and modern, this one is for the lover of bold design.
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Talia large chandelier / From $2,599 / Website
Each of Julie Neil's designs—often inspired by her New Orleans upbringing—evokes a creative spirit and a historical moment within the room. The Talia large chandelier displays artisanal glass globes that offer a whimsical flourish and dynamic lighting in entryways, dining areas, flush mounts or wall sconces.
Corbett Lighting
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Aveline 12 light 33-inch chandelier / gold leaf / From $4,389 / Website
Swirling arms and crystal drops give the traditional crystal chandelier a twist, quite literally. Full of motion, we love that this piece becomes more interesting the longer that you look at it.
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Cartagena 27 light 39.5-inch vintage chandelier / gold leaf / From $5,929 / Website
Dynamic, bold and beautifully detailed, the Cartagena boasts tiers of leaf-shaped panels crafted from fine Capiz shell. Vintage gold leaf ups the glamour, while variations in the natural shell makes each piece shimmer with individuality.
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Celeste LED 48.25-inch chandelier/ vintage brass / From $8,789 / Website
Inspired by jewelry, Celeste's clear cast glass beads are strung through swooping LED tubes reminiscent of strings of pearls. Three of the beaded tubes are then strung around each other and hung at differing heights for an airy teardrop silhouette that draws every eye.
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Celestial 12 light 39-inch chandelier / aged brass / From $7,117 / Website
Old Hollywood becomes new again in Celestial, in which angled glass rods cascade from aged brass rings encircling opal matte globes. The differing lengths of the rods form rings, adding to the circle motif carried throughout the piece. When lit, the light from the globes spills down to the rods beneath for a truly breathtaking finish.
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Genoa 9 light 32.25-inch chandelier / gold leaf / From $6,149 / Website
Bring the outdoors in through the Genoa's nature-inspired weeping willow silhouette. Gold leaf branches support individual drops of clear and frosted glass intricately strung through gold leaf threads, all suspended at varying lengths for an organic effect.
A sparkling statement piece brings dynamic elegance to any home. Want to update your space with a timeless touch that stays fresh and modern? Look no further.
