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Vintage Industrial, O. C. White Ceiling Pendant Adjustable Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Industrial, O. C. white ceiling lamp in great condition. Adjustable in three places, swivel at the ceiling mount, each of the arms can be adjusted, and the lampshade can be t...
Category

20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Brass Geometric Task Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Geometric Task Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 42.5 x H 70 x D 38 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Adjustable OC White Ceiling Task Light Lamp with Cage Shade
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. white adjustable ceiling task lamp, light, cast iron fittings, porcelain socket, ball and
Category

20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Round White Pierced Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lamp, glazed with a white satin finish. This pendant has a white
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

White Pierced Inverted Vase Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced, this pendant lamp is glazed with a white satin finish. This pendant has
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Long White Pierced Ceramic Teardrop Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lampis glazed with a white satin finish.This pendant has a white
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

"Chakra" Pendant Light by Studio Lilica, Made in the USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the "Chakra" Pendant Light by Studio Lilica, a stunning addition to any home or office
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Pebble Pallana Light by Ideo
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and adaptable design, making it a playful task light. Spin the ring lights to assist you when working
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Moooi Pebble Pallana Light by Ideo
Moooi Pebble Pallana Light by Ideo
H 3.75 in W 19.1 in D 59.65 in
Moooi Slate Pallana Light by Ideo
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and adaptable design, making it a playful task light. Spin the ring lights to assist you when working
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Moooi Slate Pallana Light by Ideo
Moooi Slate Pallana Light by Ideo
H 3.75 in W 19.1 in D 59.65 in
1950 Foot Enamel Florescent Work Light
Located in Surrey, BC
for task lighting and simple illumination pending bulb selection. Found in a historical building in
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Metal

T.O Pendant Chrome/Orange
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Chrome/Orange
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
T.O Pendant Chrome/Grey
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Chrome/Grey
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
T.O Pendant Chrome/Graphite
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Chrome/Graphite
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
T.O Pendant Black/Orange
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Black/Orange
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
T.O Pendant Black/Grey
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Black/Grey
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
T.O Pendant Black/Graphite
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
directions. T.O Pendant can transform from a direct task-oriented light to indirect ambience with freedom and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

T.O Pendant Black/Graphite
H 120 in W 54 in D 54 in
20th Century Czechia Industrial Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
a sturdy chain, it provides a focused beam of light, ideal for highlighting the task at hand or
Category

20th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brunka Stylish Ceramic Craftwork Pendant
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
you. The main task of our specialists — architects, designers, ceramists — is to create comfort that
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2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Volcano Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Volcano ceramic pendant lamp by Makhno Dimensions: D 50 x H 46 cm Materials: Ceramics Variations of
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Volcano Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Volcano Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 72 by Makhno Dimensions: W 119.5 x D 110 x H 72 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
H 28.35 in W 47.05 in D 43.31 in
Medusa Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Medusa ceramic pendant lamp by Makhno Dimensions: D 60 x H 110 cm Materials: Ceramics All our
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Khmara Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 34 by Makhno Dimensions: L 53 x W 55 x H 34 cm Materials: Polystyrene foam
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
H 13.39 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 72 by Makhno Dimensions: W 119.5 x D 110 x H 72 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
H 28.35 in W 47.05 in D 43.31 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 63 by Makhno. Dimensions: W 93 x D 91 x H 63 cm. Materials: Polystyrene foam
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
H 24.81 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 84 by Makhno Dimensions: W 126 x D 124 x H 84 cm Materials: Polystyrene foam
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 48.82 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp 63 by Makhno Dimensions: W 93 x D 91 x H 63 cm Materials: Polystyrene foam
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
H 24.81 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in
Khmara Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara pendant lamp by Makhno Dimensions: W 90.5 x D 84 x H 47 cm Materials: Polystyrene foam
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Khmara Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
Khmara Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
H 18.51 in W 35.63 in D 33.08 in
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
forms of the objects we create to bring light to a task. What are some of your favorite designs over
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Five-Light Tulip Ceiling Fixture
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York "Five-Light" chandelier, features five golden iridescent Favrile
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Makivka Ceramic Pendant Lamp 55 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Makivka ceramic pendant lamp 55 by Makhno. Dimensions: D 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: ceramic. Also
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Makivka Copper Pendant Lamp 55 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Makivka ceramic pendant lamp by Makhno Dimensions: D 50 x H 55 cm Materials: Copper Also
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Makivka Copper Pendant Lamp 85 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Makivka ceramic pendant lamp 85 by Makhno Dimensions: D 80 x H 85 cm Materials: Copper Also
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Makivka Ceramic Pendant Lamp 85 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Makivka ceramic pendant lamp 85 by Makhno Dimensions: D 80 x H 85 cm Materials: Ceramic Also
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 47 by Makhno Dimensions: W 90.5 x D 84 x H 47 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 47 by Makhno
H 18.51 in W 35.63 in D 33.08 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 34 by Makhno Dimensions: W 55 x D 53 x H 34 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 34 by Makhno
H 13.39 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 63 by Makhno Dimensions: W 93 x D 91 x H 63 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 63 by Makhno
H 24.81 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 33 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 33 by Makhno Dimensions: W 52 x D 50 x H 33.5 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 33 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 33 by Makhno
H 13.19 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 83 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 83 by Makhno Dimensions: W 125 x D 122 x H 83 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 83 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 83 by Makhno
H 32.68 in W 49.22 in D 48.04 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 83 by Makhno Dimensions: W 126 x D 124 x H 84 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 84 by Makhno
H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 48.82 in
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Khmara metal pendant lamp 63 by Makhno Dimensions: W 119 x D 110 x H 72 cm Materials: Polystyrene
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
Khmara Metal Pendant Lamp 72 by Makhno
H 28.35 in W 46.86 in D 43.31 in
Parasolka Exclusive Designer Pendant with Umbrella Shape
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
Parasolka light has an authentic design that embraces the delicate side of such a routine thing as
Category

2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Empire Style Belgian Gilt Metal and Glass 6-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
. The luminaire not only performs its task well as lighting interiors, but is also a real work of
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Robot Lamp, Industrial Style Metal Pendant Lamp with Adjustable Arms
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
appeal, giving it an authentic vintage look. This pendant lamp not only serves as a functional light
Category

2010s Turkish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Scandinavian Organic Modern Brass Pendants by Borens, Sweden, 1960
By Boréns Borås
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Rare Set of 3 Scandinavian Mid-Century, Organic Modern Pendants in solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Grupa LED Arigato Large Pendant by Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba
By Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba, Grupa
Located in Yonkers, NY
wear out, as is often the case with the joints on mere mortal task-lights. The Arigato pendant large is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Grupa LED Arigato Small Pendant by Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba
By Grupa, Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba
Located in Yonkers, NY
pendant is available in black and white, and in Fluorescent or LED light. Grupa Products’ founders
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Aluminium Small Industrial Spot Lighting by HRLM
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
electrical components and compatible with LED light bulbs ready for modern interiors . These authentic
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Original White Color.
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and the holes on the
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen "Plate" PH-Lamp Patinated Copper, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish design saw the light of day in 1958 when Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) was given the task of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Stunning Vintage Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades From W. Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
interior styles, floor, table, pendant, wall iterations bring ambient, task and accent lighting to spaces
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
adjustable shades provide task lighting and customizable illumination options. The arms are balanced with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
openings, the lower marble disc provides direct diffuse task light, while the upper-end opening adds
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass

First Edition from Tip Top Pendellampe for Pondul by Jørgen Gammelgård 70ies
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
60s as a consultant to the UN, only had a simple fluorescent light. The task, to get better light
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
island where it's at the best of use, having task light and movable arms and shades. It would be great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

French Modernist Rectangular Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
, modern, lamp, fixture, lantern, more lighting, silver, task light.   
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Wrought Iron

Quadriennale 4 Arms Brass Chandelier, Twin Shades, Contrappeso, 4 Hues of Blue
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier takes inspiration from the renowned light fixtures created by Italian mid-century
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and the holes on the
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and the holes on the
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Crystal Cage LED Linear Suspension 36 by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
fixture would provide a useful amount of light. For this task, we have employed powerful LED light
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Crystal Cage LED Linear Suspension 48 by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
fixture would provide a useful amount of light. For this task, we have employed powerful LED light
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

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Pendant Task Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pendant task light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every pendant task light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a pendant task light, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pendant task light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pendant task light, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one pendant task light that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Brendan Bass and Current produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pendant Task Light?

The average selling price for a pendant task light at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $372 on the low end and $4,995 for the highest priced.

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 Pendant Task Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.

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