THIS YEAR, LIGHTING TRANSCENDS FUNCTIONALITY, MORPHING INTO A WORK OF ART. EXPECT ART DECO-INSPIRED SHAPES, MID-CENTURY THROWBACKS, AND FLUID DETAILS THAT EVOKE GRACE AND MOVEMENT, ALL CRAFTED IN EXQUISITE MATERIALS LIKE GLOSSY NICKEL, RIBBED GLASS, AND BRASSY IRON FOR THE ULTIMATE ILLUMINATION SENSATION

BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

Hudson Valley Lighting Watertown

This Art Deco-influenced showstopper proves that carefully curated materials and colors can transform your room’s evening atmosphere. Organically shaped Tronchi glass shades with textured cuts descend to a point at the center, evoking the elegance of water droplets. $5,502

Aerin Asalea Medium Two-Tier Chandelier

Rocking the ribbed glass trend, this chandelier combines old-world charm with contemporary flair, inspired by French mid-century design. With 18 ribbed glass lights arranged around a two-tier circular frame, it creates a striking focal point in high-ceiling spaces, adding texture and sophistication to any living room or dining area. $4,699

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Uroko Pendant Light

Imagine hosting a dinner party or unwinding after a long day, bathed in the warm ambiance of this fish scale-inspired pendant. With expertly crafted glass discs and a glossy warm black nickel finish, it creates a striking focal point that enlivens any room’s mood. $2,718

Arteriors Melt Chandelier

This fanciful fixture is a true work of art, featuring clear glass drops that appear as if they are melting as they cascade from the ceiling. Mounted on antique brass-plated iron with a flexible structure, the danglers create a sense of motion and can be arranged at varying heights for a dramatic, functional display piece. $3,630

Visual Comfort Carraig Light Chandelier

Embracing the fractal lighting trend, this organic yet modern linear fixture features branch-like metallic forms holding reflective geometric crystal pieces in a brass finish. The intricate faceted cutouts create mesmerizing light patterns, making it a striking centerpiece that plays with light and form. $8,999

Kalco Cocoon Chandelier

Delicate silk cocoons fueled the inspiration behind this structured chandelier, taking form as upward-facing, organically shaped ovals made from Sakura Pink glass backed by soft white glass. The illumination effect is subtle and diffused, offering a romantic take on mood lighting. A sturdy, stainless steel base finished in Winter Brass anchors the cocoons in place. $3,298

Schonbek Secret Garden

This whimsical, almost dreamlike chandelier feels as if it was plucked straight from a fairytale. Dangling from the base, finished leaves and vines artfully conceal powerful LEDs, casting a mystical glow that elevates any space with its ethereal beauty. $17,495