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Silver Italian Drum Tole Chandelier
Silver Italian Drum Tole Chandelier

Silver Italian Drum Tole Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Architectural pieces reminiscent of old Italy with a tole drum shade.

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Brass and Lucite Drum Chandelier
Brass and Lucite Drum Chandelier

Brass and Lucite Drum Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Bright and fun 1960's chandelier featuring two starbursts of brass protruding from a central drum

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Missoni Home "Cartagena" Drum Light
Missoni Home "Cartagena" Drum Light

Missoni Home "Cartagena" Drum Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversized Missoni Home drum light fixture in graphic black and white Missoni Home Cartagena Fabric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Art Glass Drum Chandelier
Large Art Glass Drum Chandelier

Large Art Glass Drum Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Bring a room to life with this stunning chandelier. Constructed of iron, the frosted glass diffuser plate is bordered by multi-colored glass cubes. Let this spectacular piece bring p...

Category

20th Century Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Drum Form Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
Drum Form Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier

Drum Form Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Stamford, CT

An excellent Kalmar Tulipan glass pattern chandelier, having 31 individually hung pieces of glass in 12 vertically stacked chains. Each piece of handblown glass is wire suspended on ...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Original Italian Four Light Drum Chandelier
Original Italian Four Light Drum Chandelier

Original Italian Four Light Drum Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

The drum chandelier is the most sought after though each is custom made and unique. This

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Ice Drum Chandelier, circa 1973
Contemporary Ice Drum Chandelier, circa 1973

Contemporary Ice Drum Chandelier, circa 1973

Located in Portland, OR

drum fixture is the quintessence of the crystalline, high-end, imported sculptural lights popular when

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French Brass Chandelier with Silk Drum Shade
French Brass Chandelier with Silk Drum Shade

French Brass Chandelier with Silk Drum Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

9 Light Brass Chandelier with Silk Drum Shade. 6 candleabras around the outside of shade and 3

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Drum Motif Light Fixture
Art Deco Glass Drum Motif Light Fixture

Art Deco Glass Drum Motif Light Fixture

Located in Long Island City, NY

fitted with white glass globes decorated with snare drum motifs. Berlin, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black & Gold Greek Key Drum Tole Chandelier
Black & Gold Greek Key Drum Tole Chandelier

Black & Gold Greek Key Drum Tole Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

The Greek Key design lends a wonderful classic bearing to the piece. The gold balls and curved iron arms, a reminder of old Italy but looks great with a modern environment. The mix i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Paul Marra Three-Arm Silk Drum Chandelier/Pendant
Paul Marra Three-Arm Silk Drum Chandelier/Pendant

Paul Marra Three-Arm Silk Drum Chandelier/Pendant

By Paul Marra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul Marra Design over-sized Three Arm Silk Drum Pendant or smaller chandelier shown in Oil Rubbed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928
Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928

Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928

Located in Portland, OR

brass finish to the swirling wrought iron flourishes to the tapered drum form, fitted with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1920s Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928
Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928

Spanish Revival Mica Drum Shade Chandelier, circa 1928

Located in Portland, OR

patinated metal finish to the swirling wrought iron flourishes to the fresh drum form, fitted with beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid 20th Century Blue Snare Drum Semi Flush Fixture
Mid 20th Century Blue Snare Drum Semi Flush Fixture

Mid 20th Century Blue Snare Drum Semi Flush Fixture

Located in Canton, MA

Mid 20th Century blue drum semi flush fixture. A whimsical vintage fixture in the form of a snare

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Glass Drum Fixture with Classical Design, 1920s-1930s
Glass Drum Fixture with Classical Design, 1920s-1930s

Glass Drum Fixture with Classical Design, 1920s-1930s

Located in Prescott, AZ

Concave closed bottom all glass shade decorated with a classical design suggesting it would have graced a commercial building in its day. Now a days this size, shape, and design work...

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Unique Wrought Iron Drum Light w/ Leaves and Berries
Unique Wrought Iron Drum Light w/ Leaves and Berries

Unique Wrought Iron Drum Light w/ Leaves and Berries

Located in Pasadena, CA

Great wrought iron drum lined with amber mica features stylized leaves with berried branches

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Very Large Drum Shaped Modernist Chandelier by Barovier
A Very Large Drum Shaped Modernist Chandelier by Barovier

A Very Large Drum Shaped Modernist Chandelier by Barovier

Located in New York, NY

A very large drum shaped chandelier featuring a frame in white lacquered metal with multiple light

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

4 Arm Burnished Iron Chandelier With Antique Glass Center

4 Arm Burnished Iron Chandelier With Antique Glass Center

Located in Chicago, IL

Chandelier with moderately heavy iron scroll pattern surrounding a glass drum. The glass is

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Venini Chandelier
Large Venini Chandelier

Large Venini Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Drum Shape Chandelier, with Individual Glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large hanging pendant light
Large hanging pendant light

Large hanging pendant light

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous brown drum pendant light from Paris.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Industrial Pendant Light

Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Houston, TX

pendant light from vintage industrial drum with old chain, newly wired

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Jakobson chandelier
Pair of Jakobson chandelier

Pair of Jakobson chandelier

Located in Newburgh, NY

Elegant pair of gilt bronze chandelier with a drum shade. six lights per chandelier.

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Clear Murano Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte
Clear Murano Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte

Clear Murano Chandelier in the Style of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Dallas, TX

A gorgeous Italian drum chandelier in clear molded Murano glass with a nickel frame and fittings.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Dramatic 1920's Mica Chandelier
Dramatic 1920's Mica Chandelier

Dramatic 1920's Mica Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful vintage drum-type chandelier with original polychrome finish to metalwork, lined with

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mica

Veneer Chain Pendant
Veneer Chain Pendant

Veneer Chain Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* custom made * natural wood veneer exterior * white interior * small drum shade * black linked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Capiz Shell Chandelier
Capiz Shell Chandelier

Capiz Shell Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Capiz shell drum chandelier with brass details. Holds four light bulbs. Chain and canopy included

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Veneer Rod Pendant
Veneer Rod Pendant

Veneer Rod Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* custom made * natural wood veneer exterior * white interior * small drum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gilded Iron and Metal Chandelier
20th Century Gilded Iron and Metal Chandelier

20th Century Gilded Iron and Metal Chandelier

Located in Nashville, TN

This 20th Century Gilded Iron and Metal Chandelier features a single drum shaped metal shade and

Category

20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Starlight Pendant Lights
Pair of Starlight Pendant Lights

Pair of Starlight Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Graceful pendant lamps twinkle on high with pinpoint cutouts. Perforated cast-steel drum shade is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1920's Chandelier with Amber Mica
1920's Chandelier with Amber Mica

1920's Chandelier with Amber Mica

Located in Pasadena, CA

the drum & quatrefoil design highlighted by amber mica.

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bronze Monkey Band Chandelier by Maitland-Smith
Bronze Monkey Band Chandelier by Maitland-Smith

Bronze Monkey Band Chandelier by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

include a snare drum, bass drum, trumpet, cymbals, maracas, tambourine, clarinet, and guitar. Eight candle

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1990s Philippine Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Large Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier

Large Vintage Brass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Hudson, NY

connected to a center small brass drum. beautiful scale and proportions.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gold Strie Pendant
Gold Strie Pendant

Gold Strie Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a hand painted gold stie drum shade. Unique gold rectangle loop chain links. New wiring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Custom Orange Pendant
Custom Orange Pendant

Custom Orange Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Drum pendant shape * Exterior is a orange wool fabric * Interior is made using a gold slightly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Industrial French Light Fixture
Industrial French Light Fixture

Industrial French Light Fixture

Located in New Orleans, LA

Industrial light fixture from France. The exterior of the drum fixture is in a vibrant red-orange

Category

20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Substantial Spiraling Camer Glass Chandelier
Substantial Spiraling Camer Glass Chandelier

Substantial Spiraling Camer Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine example of a Camer chandelier with a two layer central drum of crystals rising to a tapering

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier
Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier

Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Stamford, CT

Glamorous chandelier with textured glass tubes and drum form. Eight medium base bulbs up to 60

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

An antique wrought iron ring chandelier
An antique wrought iron ring chandelier

An antique wrought iron ring chandelier

Located in New York, NY

squared arms extend from the shallow drum body to support the gilded waxpans. Minimum

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier
Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier

Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Stamford, CT

Glamorous chandelier with textured glass tubes and drum form. Nine medium base bulbs up to 60

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Custom Lantern Pendant
Monumental Custom Lantern Pendant

Monumental Custom Lantern Pendant

Located in Seattle, WA

& great patina: an industrial dryer drum, a barn vent cover, a 1940s warehouse pendant and a fragment of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Holly Hunt Paris Chandelier
Holly Hunt Paris Chandelier

Holly Hunt Paris Chandelier

Located in Bronx, NY

Paris Chandelier by Holly Hunt, 8 Arm Mid Century Modern Drum Design, with Suspended Spokes

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier
Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier

Unique Large Kaiser Silver Plate and Glass Chandelier

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Stamford, CT

Glamorous chandelier with textured glass tubes and drum form. Eight medium base bulbs up to 60

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Metal

A Swedish Hand-Wrought Nickel-Plated Chandelier
A Swedish Hand-Wrought Nickel-Plated Chandelier

A Swedish Hand-Wrought Nickel-Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The scalloped edge corona, joined to a pierced drum form dish with an enclosed parchment shade

Category

20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Unique Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier
Unique Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier

Unique Large Brass Tube Kaiser Chandelier

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Stamford, CT

Glamorous chandelier with textured glass tubes and drum form. Eight medium base bulbs up to 60

Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Breath-Taking Figural Theatre Chandelier, circa 1928
Breath-Taking Figural Theatre Chandelier, circa 1928

Breath-Taking Figural Theatre Chandelier, circa 1928

Located in Portland, OR

does not disappoint: the wrought style drum features panels of milk glass, a ring of crystal spears

Category

Vintage 1920s Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Beveled Rosé Colored Glass and Brass Chandeliers
Pair of Beveled Rosé Colored Glass and Brass Chandeliers

Pair of Beveled Rosé Colored Glass and Brass Chandeliers

Located in Hollywood, CA

tiles, secured by bass finials, and arranged altogether in a drum shape. Above this, three brass bars

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale Wrought Iron & Mica Chandelier
Large-Scale Wrought Iron & Mica Chandelier

Large-Scale Wrought Iron & Mica Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

candle-style lights, as well as 8 lights in the center of the "drum"-like portion. Thick, iron strapping

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

An antique bent glass and blackened brass chandelier
An antique bent glass and blackened brass chandelier

An antique bent glass and blackened brass chandelier

Located in New York, NY

HL3558 An antique eight light chandelier with a drum-form body made of curved opaline glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Orrefors Pendant, circa 1950
Orrefors Pendant, circa 1950

Orrefors Pendant, circa 1950

By Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

AHL4077 A single-tier drum shaped pendant made of textured glass pieces and bottom diffuser on a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

17th Brass Chandelier
17th Brass Chandelier

17th Brass Chandelier

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Louis XIII Rare brass chandelier. Model 12 sconces on 2 rows. The drum-shaped baluster ended with a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Brass and Art Glass Pendant Attributed to Orrefors
Large Midcentury Scandinavian Brass and Art Glass Pendant Attributed to Orrefors

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Brass and Art Glass Pendant Attributed to Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

AHL4020 A large drum pendant with staggered textured glass panels on an aged lacquered brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Painted Metal Chandelier by Rolly, 1960s
Italian Brass and Painted Metal Chandelier by Rolly, 1960s

Italian Brass and Painted Metal Chandelier by Rolly, 1960s

Located in Austin, TX

hidden arms stretch out near the top of the shaft, creating a support structure for the metal drum shade

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Art Deco Chandelier from Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater
Art Deco Chandelier from Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater

Art Deco Chandelier from Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater

By G. Albert Lansburgh

Located in North Hollywood, CA

the center glass drum and clear surrounding glass band are elaborately etched, as are the circular

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Bakalowits & Sohne Vienna Drum Chandelier
Bakalowits & Sohne Vienna Drum Chandelier

Bakalowits & Sohne Vienna Drum Chandelier

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Gorgeous chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne featuring a multitude of very uniquely sized large (each 6.5 x 6.5 cm) and exquisite with big sparkling octagon gem-like crystals hanging fr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Bronze Spanish Revival Drum Fixture
Large Bronze Spanish Revival Drum Fixture

Large Bronze Spanish Revival Drum Fixture

Located in Prescott, AZ

Great size at inches across bottom of drum and a length of inches. Solid bronze construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Tudor Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bakalowits & Sohne Drum Chandelier Vienna, 1960
Bakalowits & Sohne Drum Chandelier Vienna, 1960

Bakalowits & Sohne Drum Chandelier Vienna, 1960

By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Gorgeous chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne featuring a multitude of very uniquely sized large (each 6.5 x 6.5 cm) and exquisite with big sparkling octagon gem-like crystals hanging fr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Drum Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Drum Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s

Drum Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Frisco, TX

Mid-Century Modern drum motif chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany. Made in the 1960s. Nice

Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Drum Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of drum pendant lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 85 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of drum pendant lighting now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of drum pendant lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of drum pendant lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of drum pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Carmine Deganello are consistently popular. Not every interior allows for a large piece of drum pendant lighting, so a smaller version, measuring 21 across, is available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Drum Pendant Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of drum pendant lighting at 1stDibs is $2,948, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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 Drum Pendant Lighting
  • 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 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.
  • 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.