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How low should a light fixture hang?

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How low should a light fixture hang?
A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Space age hanging lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Space age hanging lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 50 cm Width , 34cm Depth , 90cm Height -150cm height Condition: Plastic, metal Color: brown
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp consists of an acrylic glass copper coloured outer shade and a white inner shade. ...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Yellow Metal Industrial Shaped Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique yellow vintage space age pendant lamp made out of metal. The light is ideal above a dining table since the light projects beautifully downwards. The lamp requires one E27/16 l...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century UFO Plexiglass Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange mid century plexiglass space age pendant lamp. The lamp has an orange outer shade and a patterned aluminium inner shade. Together they create a magnificent 'space' light. The ...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Red 'Bucket' Space Age Hanging Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red vintage space age 'bucket' pendant lamp by Ateljé Lyktan. The lamp has an industrial look and consists out of thick metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional inf...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Lakro Amstelveen
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has a dark brown/sparkle lacquer. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fal...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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