The Pinch pendant from Niche Modern is available in the signature Prisma transparent palette and in the bolder Chroma palette (shown here). Lamping options range from incandescent bulbs to nostalgic-style LEDs. www.nichemodern.com
In Sklo's Float pendant, hand-blown spherical Czech glass shades with an open mouth provide individually unique shapes. Available in seven glass colors and three metal finishes. Bulb included. www.sklostudio.com
From German designer Jette Scheib, Innermost's Membrane pendant captures a bulb and shade in one. The subtle gradient in the smoky glass works well with the polished gunmetal fittings and vintage bulbs. www.innermost.net
The adjustable rods in Hubbardton Forge's Otto blown glass sphere pendant make it possible to position the light, which is encased in a frosted inner tube, at the desired angle. A stainless steel mesh tube is available for a more industrial look. www.hubbardtonforge.com
From AxoLight: Mountain View pendant is crafted from a single piece of transparent glass. A diffuser is comprised of two separate components, seamlessly fused: an outer bell-shaped shell and an inner element resembling a mountain. The topography of the inner mountain changes with every view of the dome enclosure, made more dramatic by the LED light focused directly from above. www.axolight.it
Mater Design's Liuku pendant is designed by the Finnish designer Maija Puoskari. Its base is made of oak wood, which hides the built-in LED. The shade is made of colored mouth-blown glass, available in clear or three colors. www.materdesign.com
The Say My Name lamp from Northern Lighting, which can be hung from the ceiling as a fixture or used as a table lamp, is made of mouth-blown Venetian glass from Italy and designed by Nordic designers Morten & Jonas. The subtle colors in the glass were inspired by the hues of the Nordic night sky, the light of the fjords and the smooth surface of calm water. www.northernlighting.no
Tracy Glover's Blackburn glass pendant, which is also available as a sconce, comes in multiple shapes and patterns and is available in sizes measuring 6.5 inches to 14 inches in diameter. The Dimple shape diffuser with the Wrap pattern in Clear is shown. www.tracygloverstudio.com
At the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), the lighting category exploded. Its shining star was see-through, but far from overlooked.
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