Contemporary Lighting

 


Contemporary style emerged in the latter half of the 20th century as a response to the defined rules of Modernism and minimalism. While it carried forward Modernism’s focus on simplicity and functionality, it introduced warmth, softer contours and organic forms. This evolution created a more expressive approach that continues to shift today.


Discover Lighting Collective’s contemporary collection, featuring lighting defined by bold geometry, clean lines and refined craftsmanship. From sculptural wall lights to statement ceiling pendants, the collection presents a versatile mix of materials, forms and design identities. A considered selection suited to residential and commercial environments, showcasing Australian and international designers.  

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Modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and black cage-like pendant lights against a white wall.
Black Modern Pendant light suspended above a wooden dining room table.
Modern Black Designer Pendant Light
From $649.00
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Wall Light-Lighting Collective
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Wall Light-Lighting Collective
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Wall Light
$889.00
Pleated Oval Timber Pendant hanging in a store
Pleated Oval Timber Pendant Large
Pleated Oval Timber Pendant
From $2,529.00
Exterior Antique Brass Gooseneck Wall Light - Lighting Collective
Exterior Antique Brass Gooseneck Wall Light - Lighting Collective
Exterior Antique Brass Gooseneck Wall Light
$309.00
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Linear Pendant
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Linear Pendant close up detail
Elegant Oblong Striped Glass Linear Pendant
$2,365.00
Minimalist Tubular Singular Pendant
Minimalist Tubular Singular Pendant Single
Minimalist Tubular Singular Pendant
$625.00
Dining area with wooden table and chairs, modern pendant light, and archway.
Colorful pendant light fixture on a tiled wall background Mola Green, Vintage Brown, Dark Auburn, Fresh Pasta
Colourful Stacked Glass Linear Pendant
$3,323.00
Modern conference room with wooden wall paneling, pendant lights, and a long table.
Elongated Fluted Glass Single Tube Pendant-Lighting Collective
Elongated Fluted Glass Single Tube Pendant
From $719.00
Marble and Curved Arm Chandelier Over a dining table
Marble and Curved Arm Chandelier over a dining table in a minimalist setting
Marble and Curved Arm Chandelier
From $3,389.00
Minimalist Blown Glass Disc Wall Light Pink
Minimalist Blown Glass Disc Wall Light Blue
Minimalist Blown Glass Disc Wall Light
$495.00
Modern living room with a neutral color palette, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and decorative wall art.
Decorative wall art with round metallic pieces on a neutral wall next to a chair.
Modern Dome Steel Wall Light
From $540.00
Cast Aluminium Down Wall Light - Lighting Collective
Cast Aluminium Down Wall Light - Lighting Collective
Cast Aluminium Down Wall Light
From $305.00
Dining area with wooden table and chairs, modern pendant light, and neutral wall.
Delicate Ridged Glass Spherical Linear Pendant
Delicate Ridged Glass Spherical Linear Pendant
$2,945.00
Delicate Ridged Glass Spherical Wall or Ceiling Light Installed on a hotel wall
Delicate Ridged Glass Spherical Wall or Ceiling Light Installed on a hotel wall and ceiling
Delicate Ridged Glass Spherical Wall or Ceiling Light
$540.00
Matte Black Geometric Disc Wall Light
Matte Black Geometric Disc Wall Light
Matte Black Geometric Disc Wall Light
$859.00
Modern sideboard with a lamp and decorative items in a stylish room.
Beige lamp on a wooden sideboard against a beige wall with a decorative plant.
Large Rounded Ceramic Table Lamp
$1,140.00
Three ceiling lights casting shadows on a wall
Ceiling light fixture with a soft glow on a neutral background
Dawn Ceiling Light
From $550.00
Dining room with wooden table and chairs, plaster chandelier, and view of living room.
Organic Sculpted Chandelier Light | Lisa Danielle | Bed Threads
Organic Sculpted Chandelier Light
$2,490.00
Black Woven Banana Leaf Pendant | Lyric | Displayed as a Cluster | Lighting Collective
Black Woven Banana Leaf Pendant | Lyric | Medium & Large | Lighting Collective
Black Woven Banana Leaf Pendant | Lyric
From $389.00
Minimalist Alabaster Disc Wall Light
Minimalist Alabaster Disc Wall Light Large
Minimalist Alabaster Disc Wall Light
From $611.00
Pastel Smooth Ceramic Table Lamp Blue
Table lamp with a white shade and light blue cylindrical base on a white background
Pastel Smooth Ceramic Table Lamp
$1,399.00
Modern dining room with wooden table and chairs, large windows, and Nordic Marble Wall Light
Modern chandelier with three metallic lampshades on a brown textured background
Nordic Marble 4 Light Chandelier
$2,745.00
Muted Coloured Glass Lamp
Muted Coloured Glass Lamp
Muted Coloured Glass Lamp | Assorted Finishes
$1,169.00
Console table with a lamp and vases against a beige wall
Modern Tiered Glass Lamp Detail
Modern Tiered Glass Lamp
$1,265.00
Leather wall light on a wooden wall
Wall-mounted light fixture on a wooden wall
Leather Disc Wall Sconce
$300.00
handmade leather pendant sitting on a table with a withe ceiling plate
handmade leather pendant sitting on a table with a silver cap light bulb
Handmade Leather Pendant Light | Frill
$420.00
Modern door handle on a white door with a black pull rod.
Minimalist Tubular Tall Wall Light Close Up Detail
Minimalist Tubular Tall Wall Light
$875.00
Minimalist Textured Glass Wall Light in a dining room
Minimalist Textured Glass Wall Light Close Up
Minimalist Textured Glass Wall Light
$518.00
Decorative wall light fixture above a stone fireplace with candles and a plant.
Decorative wall light fixture with a white pleated shade and gold fixture on a beige background
Pleated Resin Wall Light
$935.00
Two Minimalist Marble Ornament Pendant Lights hanging in a room with an arched window and wooden paneling.
Minimalist Marble Ornament Pendant Light
Minimalist Marble Ornament Pendant Light
$889.00
Modern living room with a gray armchair, Minimalist Folded Shade Floor Lamp, and round coffee table.
Floor lamp with a black curved arm and gold semi-circular shade on a light gray background
Minimalist Folded Shade Floor Lamp
$1,395.00
Lapis coloured wall-mounted Mani Wide sconce light fixture on a blue wall
Mani Wall-mounted light fixture with a white bulb and gray casing on a white background
Mani Wide Wall Sconce
From $850.00
Coastal Grade Oval Wide-Ribbed Glass Bulkhead Light-Lighting Collective
Coastal Grade Oval Wide-Ribbed Glass Bulkhead Light-Lighting Collective
Coastal Grade Oval Wide-Ribbed Glass Bulkhead Light
From $815.00
Minimalist Marble Orb Wall Light-Lighting Collective
Minimalist Marble Orb Wall Light-Lighting Collective
Minimalist Marble Orb Wall Light
$669.00
Modern Wide-Ribbed Glass Bunker Light-Lighting Collective
Modern Wide-Ribbed Glass Bunker Light-Lighting Collective
Modern Wide-Ribbed Glass Bunker Light
From $665.00
Artistic Wood Veneer Floor Lamp - Lighting Collective
Artistic Wood Veneer Floor Lamp - Lighting Collective
Artistic Wood Veneer Floor Lamp
From $1,039.00
Modern dining room with a wooden pendant, a table, chairs, and a vase with flowers.
Dining room with a round table and black chairs, featuring a green pendant light.
Acoustic Wooden Suspended Pendant
From $3,559.00
Decorative lampshade hanging above a table with a vase and flowers against a neutral wall.
Modern kitchen with wooden dining table and chairs, stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lights.
Artistic Curved Wooden Pendant
From $949.00
Acoustic Pleated Timber Pendant - Lighting Collective
Acoustic Pleated Timber Pendant - Lighting Collective
Acoustic Pleated Timber Pendant
$3,789.00
Acoustic Curved Wooden Pendant - Lighting Collective
Acoustic Curved Wooden Pendant - Lighting Collective
Acoustic Curved Wooden Pendant
From $3,789.00
Tiered Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Tiered Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Tiered Timber Pendant Light
From $2,699.00
Abstract Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Abstract Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Abstract Timber Pendant Light
From $949.00
Pleated Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Pleated Timber Pendant Light - Lighting Collective
Pleated Timber Pendant Light
From $1,779.00
Tall Curved Timber Pendant - Lighting Collective
Tall Curved Timber Pendant - Lighting Collective
Tall Curved Timber Pendant
From $3,069.00
Modern living room with bookshelves, featuring four round shape pendants
Sheer curtains with a hanging pendant light in front of a window
Metal Dome Glass Pendant
From $655.00
Coastal Grade Contemporary Exterior Wall Light A2 | Assorted Finishes-Lighting Collective
Coastal Grade Contemporary Exterior Wall Light A2 | Assorted Finishes-Lighting Collective
Coastal Grade Contemporary Exterior Wall Light A2 | Assorted Finishes
From $835.00
Brass picture light above two paintings
Coloured Brass Picture Light
$470.00
Circular Drop Bell Pendant
Circular Drop Bell Pendant
Circular Drop Bell Pendant
$48,590.00
Handmade Spanish Clay Pendant Moon pendant in Piglet hanging in a modern kitchen with a woman cooking
Organic Fibreglass Table Lamp in black on stone side table beside woven lounge chair in moody living room

2026 Lighting Buyers Guide

In 2026, lighting has evolved beyond pure function to become the defining "jewellery" of the home — with tactility, sculptural form, and emotional well-being at the forefront of design thinking. Our expert team's 2026 Lighting Buyers Guide covers the key trends, materials, and technical considerations to help you make confident choices for every room.

This year's dominant aesthetic is "Functional Art" — pieces that serve as striking focal points even when switched off. Standout movements include hand-blown organic glassware with wabi-sabi imperfections, a Mid-Century Modern revival with living brass finishes, bold Brutalist forms, and a growing celebration of local Australian design. Leading materials include aged brass, natural fibres like rattan, and translucent alabaster and stone.

Room by room, the guide recommends a layered lighting approach, with expert advice spanning kitchen linears, bedroom warmth, exterior accent lighting, and the technical essentials — smart integration, CRI ratings, and flexible track systems.

READ OUR 2026 DESIGNER LIGHTING BUYERS GUIDE