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Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light '1'
Located in London, GB
An elegant diffused glass pedant light. Germany, c1950s. Since re-wired with a hook
Category

Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light '1'
Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light '1'
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Modern Musk Pink Powdercoat Aluminum Pendant Light with Diffuser
Located in New York City, NY
Sitting between the timeless and the contemporary, the Ora pendant by Ross Gardam, features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Modern Anodized Gold Champagne Pendant Light with Diffuser
Located in New York City, NY
Sitting between the timeless and the contemporary, the Ora pendant by Ross Gardam, features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Light with Glass Diffuser
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
lighting. The light bulb is encased in spherical milk glass diffuser, providing soft, ambient glow light
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Antique Vintage Diffused Tulip Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful tulip shaped diffused opaline ceiling pendant made by Sunglow, England circa 1930
Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Louis Poulsen Style Black Dome Pendant Light with Chrome Diffuser
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little Poulsen style pendant light. Shade is matte black and dome shaped, and chrome diffuser
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage German 3-Diffuser Blown Glass Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Each glass diffuser has gradiated frost effect and three lights, brass canopy and arms.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

New World Pendant Light by Ango, Unique Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
New World pendant light diffuser is a circular / ovaloid form, which is then clad with superfine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Brass & Glass S1 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Brass & Glass S2 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Style Aluminum Pendant Light Fixtures, Per item
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Style Aluminum Pendant Light Fixtures Offered for sale individually
Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Wire

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Black & Glass S2 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Chrome & Glass S2 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Chrome & Glass S1 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
armatures and removable linen diffuser. Joe Pendant Light works in pairs over cooking islands, long tables
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Almond
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Brick
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Anthracite
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Blue Tormaline
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Crafted Sonne Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
lighting collection, launched in 2011. A diffused atmospheric light. A statement pendant with presence that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Hand Crafted Sonne Pendant, Ø32cm/12.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
lighting collection, launched in 2011. A diffused atmospheric light. A statement pendant with presence that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Hand Crafted Sonne Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
lighting collection, launched in 2011. A diffused atmospheric light. A statement pendant with presence that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
distinguished craftsmanship of the Finnish designer. With a frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, White
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
distinguished craftsmanship of the Finnish designer. With a frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Black
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
distinguished craftsmanship of the Finnish designer. With a frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Bordeaux
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
distinguished craftsmanship of the Finnish designer. With a frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian faceted glass and brass jewel pendant
Located in London, GB
effect that exudes a lovely diffused light. The pendant is finished with a brass trim to the top and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Medium Sonne Pendant Lamp by Naomi Paul
By Naomi Paul
Located in Geneve, CH
, D50, D60 cm. Available in plain or two tone color finish. A diffused atmospheric light. A
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
glass diffuser that softens the light, the pendant contributes to a subtle and tranquil environment
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in White for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
, while a white interior and a frosted glass diffuser soften the light. The '1965' pendant showcases
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
, while a white interior and a frosted glass diffuser soften the light. The '1965' pendant showcases
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
, while a white interior and a frosted glass diffuser soften the light. The '1965' pendant showcases
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Octa Twin pendant - Solid brass chandelier handmade by Diaphan Studio
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
minerals, including diamonds. The fixture design breaks the dichotomy of directional vs. diffused light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Space Age Blue Metal and White Glass Italian Pendant
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular light pendant designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gubi 1965 Pendant Polished Brass Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the pendant contributes to a subtle and tranquil
Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gubi 1965 Pendant Soft Black Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
designer. With a frosted glass diffuser that softens the light, the pendant contributes to a subtle and
Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Architectural Spiral Rocket Pendant Lamp Smoot Holman Inglewood CA
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Aluminum shade pleasantly diffuses the light Price is per pendant 29 tall x 20.5 inches Original Unrestored
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip 620 Large Organic Belgian Linen and Aged Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
pendant is a refined example of 21st century modern organic design. Tulip 620 pendant provides diffused
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Wire, Copper, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-603 Fringe & Brass Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
nice diffuse light. The pendant has its original brass ceiling canopy. The piece is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Santi & Borachia SB Cinquantotto Opaline Ceiling Lamp for Astep
By Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
timeless material that diffuses light perfectly. The pendant was designed by the architectural duo Santi
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Santi & Borachia SB Cinquantotto Opaline Ceiling Lamp for Astep
By Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
material that diffuses light perfectly. The pendant was designed by the architectural duo Santi Borachia
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Santi & Borachia SB Cinquantotto Opaline Ceiling Lamp for Astep
By Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
timeless Material that diffuses light perfectly. The pendant was designed by the architectural duo Santi
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Santi & Borachia SB Cinquantotto Opaline Ceiling Lamp for Astep
By Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
material that diffuses light perfectly. The pendant was designed by the architectural duo Santi Borachia
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Decò Ceiling Lamp by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
, in a graphic and Art Decò reproduction. Decò lamp is a pendant, diffused light dual-sphere lamp. The
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Decò Ceiling Lamp by Mingardo
Decò Ceiling Lamp by Mingardo
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 28.55 in
Luna Piena Drum in Studio Glass, Brutalist Style
Located in London, GB
diffuser sits beneath the pendant diffusing the light down. Appliqués of gold leaf backed glass are on the
Category

2010s British Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Black Steel S1 Pendant Light for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with intricate symbolism. Providing diffused light through an opal blown glass diffuser, this pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Danish Pendant Light with Glass Diffuser, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
This Danish dome-shaped pendant light extended on a metal rod features a white exterior and a glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Carlo Nason for ITRE Pendant Light Murano Hand Blown Amber Glass Diffuser
By Carlo Nason, ITRE
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Italian pendant light hand blown Murano "Incamiciato" amber glass diffuser satin finish with white
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Brass with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
light. To further enhance the quality of light, the diffuser is sandblasted on the inside, softening it
Category

2010s French Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Aluminium with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
light. To further enhance the quality of light, the diffuser is sandblasted on the inside, softening it
Category

2010s French Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mauro Marzollo Pendand Light Murano Blue Cast Glass Diffusers
By Murano 5
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Italian Pendant Lamp adjustable height, Murano Cast Glass Blue Diffusers. Mounting in black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Diffused Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, pendant light features a painted aluminum dome shade with chrome trim and stem
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Highlander Light with Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century White Lacquered Drum Pendant Light w/ Diffusers
Located in San Francisco, CA
shade and top and bottom diffusers that give off great light. The bottom one is a convex, frosted
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Chrome Spherical Pendant by Motsowa 1960 with Diffused Light
Located in London, GB
is an inner half sphere that brings the light down. Excellent pendant over a dining table.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stilnovo Italian Pendant Light Fixture with Brushed Opaque Glass Diffuser
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
A pendant light by Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin opaque
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Italian Pendant Light Fixture Brushed Satin Opaque Glass Diffuser
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant by Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin opaque glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Stilnovo Italian Pendant Light Fixture Brushed Satin Opaque Glass Diffuser
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant by Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin opaque glass
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Benjamin Light with Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage from the 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Highlander Light with Diffuser White
Located in New York, NY
Vintage from the 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Diffused Light Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the diffused light pendant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A diffused light pendant — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 2759 variations of the antique or vintage diffused light pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 2778 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a diffused light pendant — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A diffused light pendant, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made diffused light pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Flos, Artemide and Vistosi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Diffused Light Pendant?

A diffused light pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,419, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $2,240,000.

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 Diffused Light Pendant
  • 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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