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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Lindsey Adelman. Custom Wood chuck Pendant Hanging Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
Malachite, Bronze
Orrefors Crystal Chandelier and Etched Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous chandelier with handblown crystal teardrops and etched striped glass pendant bowl on a brass stem. Designed by the famed glass house Orrefors c. 1950.
Three ...
Crystal, Brass
$3,471
H 22.5 in Dm 24.6 in
Beautifully Hand Carved wood Chandelier with Striking Alabaster Shade Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and striking design, early 20th century pendant. This antique, five-light chandelier from the Art Deco era is another one of our recent great finds. The wooden body and ar...
Alabaster
Lindsey Adelman Hammered Bronze Table Desk "Cricket" Lamp TL.01.01
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a TL.01.01 Hammered Table Lamp from the Branching Disc collection by Lindsey Adelman--it embodies the union of two seemingly disparate aesthetics—industrial precision and org...
Metal, Bronze
$2,800 / item
+ 1 moreH 24 in W 60 in D 1.75 in
Up & Down Pendant Contemporary Minimal LED Linear Pendant w/ Custom Patina, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and minimal, the up & down features bi-directional lighting for a variety of applications. The up-lights and down-lights can be wired as ...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 22.38 in D 22.38 in
Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Chrome Hanging Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Unusual mid-century Danish modern burl wood & chrome hanging chandelier. The height of the chandelier without the chain is 14.75". A few phot...
Chrome
$264
H 26.38 in Dm 14.18 in
Hanging Single Chandelier with Spherical Lampshade in Classic Style, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful vintage chandelier. 1960s. Germany Hanging single chandelier in classic style. Brass fittings, white plastic shade wich gentl...
Plastic
Murano Controlled Bubble Hanging Fixtures Chandeliers Pendants
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
3 Hanging Murano Fixtures, selling indivigually.The Orange one is shown with the chain, all are available with chain, canopies etc. Dimensions in listing are for the round ones dime...
Art Glass
$5,589 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 12.21 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A hanging lamp with chased rosebuds on the rim, glass-hangings and fabric in the requested Color. Comp WW Archive, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna MAK, wall Vase, No. S 2243, Expertise...
Brass
$497 / item
H 46 in W 13.15 in D 13.15 in
Bronze Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant Lights w Slag Glass 3 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant lamps in copper/bronze. Large overhanging roof like tops to shield bad weather if used outdoors. Quality workmanship through out lamps...
Brass, Bronze
Stunning and Pure Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Chandelier Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Geometrically carved wooden Art Deco light fixture. With early twentieth century lighting as one of our specialities we were again 'over the moon' to find a unique antique pendant...
Metal
Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss hanging two bulb light fixture. Carved linden wood, glass eyes. 44" wing span, 26" body, 11" plus hanging chain. Rewired. Part of the Brienz collection but not published. Peri...
Wood
Custom Sculptural Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms
Located in New York, NY
Custom sculptural brass chandelier with eight arms. This chandelier is custom made. The turnaround time is 8-12 weeks.
Brass
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H 39 in W 64 in D 21 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Transparent Glass Five Globe Chandelier by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist chandelier by celebrated designer Lindsey Adelman showcases a harmonious blend of industrial elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. Featuring five hand-blown t...
Bronze
Lindsay Adelman Hammered Bronze Branching Disc Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular Mobile-Like creation from New York Artist and Designer Lindsay Adelman. Dynamic and striking mixed Metal brushed hammered bronze branching ...
Metal
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H 22 in W 80 in D 29 in
Lindsey Adelman Branching 7 globe chandelier in Brushed Brass w/ grey glass
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Vancouver, BC
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing handblown glass with machine-made metal parts. BB.07.45 with structure in oil rubbed bro...
Brass
Lindsey Adelman Branching 7 globe chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze w/ clear glass
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Vancouver, BC
Inspired by natural phenomena, Branching explores the visual tension that results from mixing handblown glass with machine-made metal parts. BB.07.45 with structure in oil rubbed bro...
Bronze
8-Arm Smoked Glass and Bronze Branching Bubbles Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large branching bubbles 8-arm chandelier with hand blown smoked glass bubbles. Finish: oil-rubbed bronze. Bubbles diameters range from 7"-9". Rod is 42" ...
Bronze
Lindsay Adelman Agnes Chandelier - 14 Bulbs for Roll & Hill
By Roll & Hill, Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Agnes is a modular metal structure composed of anodized aluminum hardware and white glass shades. Articulating joints allow the bulbs to orient in various ways, ranging anywhere from...
Aluminum
Lindsey Adelman Custom Branching Bubble Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2013, produced circa 2013 handblown glass with machine- made metal parts. Excellent condition. Suspension can be 36" or 72" stem. Measure: 18" H x 68" W x 23" D x 4 L...
Brass
Lindsey Adelman Custom Woodchuck Pendant
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed in 2012 produced, circa 2013 Wood, malachite, bronze Excellent condition Measures: 48" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D Provenance: Lindsey Adelman Studio NYC.
Malachite, Bronze
Branching Bubble BB.10.24 by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubbles BB.10.24 explores the visual tension that results from mixing hand-blown glass with machine-made metal parts. Lindse...
Brass
Branching Bubbles by Lindsey Adelman
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9-globe branching bubble. $2500/bulb - includes white or clear glass globes and pods, porcelain discs, walnut shades and 6"x8" hammered bronze shades, a...