Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
1960s American Brutalist Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum
1960s Italian Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Opaline Glass
1960s German Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Iron, Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
1960s Czech Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Steel, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
1960s Czech Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Copper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
1980s Spanish Moorish Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Resin
1960s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
1960s French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Wire
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Polish Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Bronze
1960s American Anglo Raj Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Copper, Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Copper
1960s Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum, Brass
1970s German Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Blown Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Wire, Chrome
1980s Indian Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum
1960s Austrian Folk Art Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Nickel, Metal
1980s Japanese Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Wire, Chrome
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Copper
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Wire
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Japanese Industrial Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Pendant Lights
Metal
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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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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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