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Mother-of-pearl pendant light, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Large pendant light from the 60s ceiling rose for fining Association of mother-of-pearl forming 3
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pearl Necklace Pendant Light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl necklace pendant light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Category

2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', Yellow, AC
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
'Pebble' Contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: All citrine Shapes: A + C Wire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble', 4 Pendants, White, Cluster
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, IDF
– 240V Integral LED source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', Yellow and White, AD
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, IDF
'Pebble' Contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: Shape A (yellow citrine) D
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', White and Yellow, AC
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
'Pebble' contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: Shape A (yellow citrine) C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Pebble', Grey and Yellow, AC
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, IDF
'Pebble' Contemporary pendant lamp Model in the picture: Color: Shape A (yellow citrine) C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Aluminum

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen
H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Everley One-Light Pendant Medium
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a pearl earring that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor Everley exudes modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Everley One-Light Pendant Medium
Everley One-Light Pendant Medium
H 37.5 in W 13.75 in D 10 in
Everley One-Light Pendant Small
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a pearl earring that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor Everley exudes modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Everley One-Light Pendant Small
Everley One-Light Pendant Small
H 26 in W 8 in D 6 in
Everley One-Light Pendant Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a pearl earring that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor Everley exudes modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Everley One-Light Pendant Large
Everley One-Light Pendant Large
H 46 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pendant Light attributed by Verner Panton, 1960's.
By Verner Panton
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Ceiling light inspired by the "FUN 8DM"" model in brass with shells (mother-of-pearl) that let the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light - Turtle Dome Embossed Leather in Pearl
Located in New York, NY
The Turtle Dome Light is inspired by both nature and human design. The motif is drawn from the
Category

2010s African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Leather

Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 5DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pleated Cream White Pendant by Schiøler for Høyrup, 1960
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in 1960 for Hoyrup light. Model "Pearl Shade". Great vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Pearl Necklace Pendant, Ludovic Clément D’armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl necklace pendant, Ludovic Clément d’Armont. Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont can
Category

2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fragment 08 Pendant Light by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragment 08 pendant light by Sing Chan Dimensions: D 35.5 x H 70.5 cm Materials: Stainless steel
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Bronze
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Gold
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Smoke
By Heather Shoon, Aaron Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Cord, Fabric, Porcelain

Luster Pearl Pendant, 36 Inch, Hand-formed Aluminum
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
The Luster Pearl Pendant is handcrafted from aluminum with an opal white glass globe diffuser. Each
Category

2010s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Fun 4DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Pearl White Red Globe Pendant Lamp, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pearl white red globe pendant lamp, circa 1965 Beautiful Italian pendant light
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Resin, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and pearl-colored resin pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s PENDANT LIGHT brass and acrylic hollywood regency style
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic and glamorous vintage pendant light, unbranded, but most likely manufactured by Palwa
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pearl Necklace Pendant Lights, Ludovic Clément D’armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of pearl necklace pendant lights - Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

GamFratesi 'Suspence P1.5' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Pale Pearl
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi 'Suspence P1.5' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Pale Pearl. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in Prisma by Bruno Rainaldi
By Slamp, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in Fumé by Bruno Rainaldi
By Bruno Rainaldi, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Ceremony Small Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
By Bruno Rainaldi, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
By Slamp, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Ceremony Small Pendant Light in Prisma by Bruno Rainaldi
By Slamp, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Ceremony Small Pendant Light in Fumé by Bruno Rainaldi
By Bruno Rainaldi, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over technopolymer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

GamFratesi 'Suspence P1' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi 'Suspence P1' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

GamFratesi 'Suspence P1.5' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi 'Suspence P1.5' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Large GamFratesi 'Suspence P2' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large GamFratesi 'Suspence P2' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Light Gray. Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
. This pendant will create an absolute stunning light partition. The stylish elegance of this lamp suits
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa Kamenický Šenov
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Republic the early 1970s. Beautiful work with a pearl hand blown globe hanging by a brass rod. This pendant
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa Kamenický Šenov
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Republic the early 1970s. Beautiful work with a pearl hand blown globe hanging by a brass rod. This pendant
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lao Pendant
Located in London, GB
Our Lao Pendant, named after the largest pearl ever found, is handmade with the softest nubuck
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Lao Pendant
Lao Pendant
H 33.47 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Guseul. Ceiling light
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Guseul, by Wknd Lab Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining Size: 18 x 18 x 300 cm Material: Wood
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Guseul. Ceiling light
Guseul. Ceiling light
H 118.12 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Pensee Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass, now combined with
Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pensee Pendant
Pensee Pendant
H 78.7 in W 3.9 in D 7.9 in
Mother of Pearl Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
, sinuous metal frame hosting the 12 ES bulbs (G9 and max. 33W each) whose light refracts onto the Cascade
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mother of Pearl Chandelier
Mother of Pearl Chandelier
H 23.63 in Dm 47.25 in
Vintage Verner Panton Mother of Pearl Fun 1DM Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl, creating a beautiful play of light with shimmers and sound. A lovely balance of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Perla Pendant - Ocean
By Nulty Bespoke
Located in London, GB
spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as the pearl. The result
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Perla Pendant - Ocean
Perla Pendant - Ocean
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Perla Pendant - Earth
By Nulty Bespoke
Located in London, GB
spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as the pearl. The result
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Perla Pendant - Earth
Perla Pendant - Earth
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Perla Pendant - Violet
By Nulty Bespoke
Located in London, GB
spun glass shade representing the shell, with the central light source acting as the pearl. The result
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Perla Pendant - Violet
Perla Pendant - Violet
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Olo Ring Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
ring pendant is adjustable up to 290 degrees, offered added flexiblity. The Olo ring collection
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Olo Ring Pendant
Olo Ring Pendant
H 7.7 in W 7.7 in D 5.1 in
Pendant by Stilnovo, 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This purist pendant light was designed by Stilnovo around 1965. The body is made of glass and metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant by Stilnovo, 1965
Pendant by Stilnovo, 1965
H 35.44 in Dm 21.26 in
Giant Royal Pearl Palmette Chandelier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Majestic "palmette" chandelier made by Murano make 330 pearl color glasses. Structure in gold
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mother of Pearl Chandelier with Aluminium ceiling plate and Metal Chain
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
pearl discs, linked amongst them with adjustable chains. The sources of light are hidden in the central
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

HUAN Pendant Small
Located in Renton, WA
/ pearl cocoa + chrome / oatmeal + chrome Light Source: G9 LED 2 x 5W 2700K Size: L 8.9 x W 7.9 x MAX
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

HUAN Pendant Small
HUAN Pendant Small
H 78 in W 8 in D 9 in
Pearl Lampshade with Fringing - Medium (16")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Pearl is a 1920s inspired design in an elongated scallop pattern, derived from an original lino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Pearl Lampshade with Fringing - Large (18")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Pearl is a 1920s inspired design in an elongated scallop pattern, derived from an original lino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Pearl Lampshade with Fringing - Small (14")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Pearl is a 1920’s inspired design in an elongated scallop pattern, derived from an original lino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Satin, Velvet

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Pearl Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pearl pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A pearl pendant light — often made from metal, mother-of-pearl and shell — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage pearl pendant light now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pearl pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pearl pendant light, those designed in Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pearl pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Verpan, Verner Panton and Tron Meyer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pearl Pendant Light?

Prices for a pearl pendant light start at $840 and top out at $28,195 with the average selling for $8,500.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Pearl Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.

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