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Contemporary Alabaster Pendant in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A stunning individual pendant light hewn from solid Alabaster. When lit, the alabaster shade offers
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Howard Pendant Lamp, Gunmetal
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Warmth, strength and subtlety define the Howard Pendant Lamp – Space Copenhagen’s distinctly
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chord Pendant in Gunmetal - 40 in
By AlexAllen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chord Pendant draws inspiration from minimalist jewelry and pure geometries. Light emanates
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Chord Pendant in Gunmetal - 40 in
Chord Pendant in Gunmetal - 40 in
H 22.9 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Custom Industrial Gunmetal and Brushed Steel Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
line are gunmetal and brushed steel wire. The pendants are comprised of vintage components and feature
Category

2010s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Howard Chandelier, 6 Arm, Gunmetal
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
’ provide a modern and sophisticated shape, while the gunmetal brass shades with a brushed brass interior
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Balance Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gunmetal 150 x 150 Contemporary chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 15 x W 90.5 x H 160 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Odyssey 4 Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 opal bulb chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 31.4 x W 27.3 x H 117.4 cm
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2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Odyssey 4 Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Odyssey 4 Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
H 46.23 in W 10.75 in D 12.37 in
Cluster 5 Mix Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal contemporary chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 61.9 x W 71.9 x H 315 cm Base
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2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Odyssey Round Lg Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal round chandelier 10 by Schwung Dimensions: diameter 152.7 x height 131.6 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

CAROUSEL XL Chandelier by Lee Broom, Polished Gunmetal
By Lee Broom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LED lighting element resulting in a spectacular ring of light. Carousel XL is suspended from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Balance 200 x 150 Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gunmetal 200 x 150 Contemporary Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 20 x W 96.3 x H 162.5 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chord Convoy in Gunmetal - 36 in X 36 in
By AlexAllen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chord Convoy, an iterative form of the Chord Pendant, is a playful and elegant linear light
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Modernist Polished Gunmetal and Murano Glass Molecular "Snowflake" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic polished gunmetal and hand blown Murano glass molecular "Snowflake" was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Sistema Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Gunmetal Finish and Glass, 4-Shade
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sistema chandelier in Gunmetal Finish and opaline glass. This dark shiny plated finish has now got
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Gunmetal
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Gunmetal. Dominated by dark metals and
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

21st Century Gunmetal Chandelier and White Silk Shades by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
The different models are obtained by arranging the rhombuses over ring-like elements of different diameters and remind of top level goldworking. The modules, set ajar, look like prec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

21st Century Dew Gunmetal & Copper Chandelier Crystal Shade by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection. Hand braided leather and crystal reflections combined with a contemporary design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Copper

1 of 2 Maison Jansen 5-Light Bronze, Glass and Gunmetal Chandelier Black Shades
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
gunmetal color. Glass accents with clear glass round saucers on all pieces just under the sockets. Sold
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Odyssey 6 Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN) Odyssey Collection Come with us on a voyage. To a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 6 Pendant
Odyssey 6 Pendant
H 17.5 in W 12.4 in D 12.4 in
Odyssey 4 Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN) Odyssey Collection Come with us on a voyage. To a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 4 Pendant
Odyssey 4 Pendant
H 10.8 in W 12.4 in D 10.7 in
Odyssey 3 Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN) Odyssey Collection Come with us on a voyage. To a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 3 Pendant
Odyssey 3 Pendant
H 18.6 in W 11.3 in D 11.3 in
Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Located in High Point, NC
three signature finishes: Lacquered Burnished Brass (LBB); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Odyssey Single Pendant Small
H 9.9 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Located in High Point, NC
three signature finishes: Lacquered Burnished Brass (LBB); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
H 15.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Located in High Point, NC
three signature finishes: Lacquered Burnished Brass (LBB); Black Gunmetal (BGM); Polished Nickel (PN
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
H 12.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gunmetal Contemporary pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 72.4 x W 150.6 x H 174.4 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
H 68.67 in W 59.3 in D 28.51 in
Molecule Single Pendant by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Molecule single pendant by Schwung Dimensions: D 12 x H 305 cm Materials: Brass, opal glass
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished nickel contemporary pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 72.4 x W 150.6 x H 174.4 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
Axis Pendant Light by Schwung
H 68.67 in W 59.3 in D 28.51 in
Howard Pendant Lamp, Bone China
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Warmth, strength and subtlety define the Howard Pendant Lamp – Space Copenhagen’s distinctly
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Modern Chandelier by Sciolari in Gun Metal Chrome & Brass
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classy looking chandelier by Sciolari from Italy circa 70's or 80's. It features gunmetal chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Diane Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Diane Brass Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: D 15 x H max 351 cm Materials: Solid brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Axis Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Contemporary pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: D 72.4 x W 150.6 x H 174.4 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Axis Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Axis Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
H 68.67 in W 59.3 in D 28.51 in
Odyssey 6 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 6 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: 31.5 x H 59.7 cm Materials: Black gunmetal, frosted
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Odyssey 6 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Odyssey 6 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
H 52.76 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Odyssey 3 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 3 Black Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 28.6 x D 28.6 x H 137 cm Materials: Black
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Odyssey 3 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Odyssey 3 Black Pendant Light by Schwung
H 53.94 in W 11.26 in D 11.26 in
Tubular MD Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular MD Black Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 49 x D 49 x H 88 cm Materials: Black
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Tubular MD Black Pendant Light by Schwung
Tubular MD Black Pendant Light by Schwung
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Odyssey 6 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 6 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 31.4 x D 31.4 x H 134 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 6 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Odyssey 6 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
H 52.76 in W 12.37 in D 12.37 in
Tubular MD Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular MD Brass Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 49 x D 49 x H 88 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tubular MD Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Tubular MD Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 28.6 x D 28.6 x H 137 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
Odyssey 3 Brass Pendant Light by Schwung
H 53.94 in W 11.26 in D 11.26 in
Glass Globe 25 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Globe 25 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 344 cm Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe 25 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe 25 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 135.44 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Glass Globe 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 30 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 349 cm Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 137.41 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 35 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 354 cm Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 139.38 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Glass Globe 15 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe 15 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 333.8 cm Materials: solid
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Glass Globe 15 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe 15 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 131.42 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Globe 35 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 353.9 cm Materials: Solid
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe 35 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 139.34 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Milk Glass Layer Cake Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with a layer cake, green stripe, milk glass shade and gunmetal hardware is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Lapis and Righel Pendant Lamp by Isacco Brioschi
By LuceTu
Located in Milan, IT
The name of this superb pendant lamp by Isacco Brioschi comes from the Milanese for pencil and
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tubular SM Black Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular SM Black Pendant Light 3 by Schwung Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 58 cm Materials: Black
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Tubular SM Black Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Tubular SM Black Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
H 22.84 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Odyssey 6 Polished Nickel Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished nickel 6 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: D 31.4 x H 59.7 cm Materials: Polished
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Tubular SM Brass Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular SM Brass Pendant Light 3 by Schwung Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 103 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tubular SM Brass Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Tubular SM Brass Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Tubular MD Polished Nickel Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular MD Polished Nickel Pendant Light by Schwung Dimensions: W 49 x D 49 x H 88 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 40 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe Opal 40 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 60 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 125 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 50 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 105 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Tubular SM Polished Nickel Pendant Light 3 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubular SM Polished Nickel Pendant Light 3 by Schwung Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 58 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Klaylife Petal Pendant, Large Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Introducing our newest and most captivating pendant, The Petal. She takes statement lighting to a
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

'I-Beam Linear Pendant' by Basile Built - 2700K Soft White - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
simple hot rolled steel I-beam is transformed into a space-defining linear pendant, with circular cutouts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Etched Glass Pendant by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern pendant features a single glass shade replete with an
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Lee Broom - Carousel XL
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the merry-go-round ride of a traditional British fairground, Carousel is a pendant
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Lee Broom - Carousel XL
Lee Broom - Carousel XL
H 5.5 in Dm 39.5 in
Hyperion Glass & Metal Hanging Lamp, Designed by Massimo Castagna, Made in Italy
By Massimo Castagna
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rests on a metal base available in polished gold, gunmetal and chrome and metallic champagne finishes
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

5-light chandelier Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Royal Lumière, Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5-light chandelier, consisting of a circular base in gunmetal patina brass, to which 5 brass light
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass chandelier, 6 arms, Maison Lunel Circa 1960
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6-light chandelier, consisting of a cylindrical base in gunmetal patina brass, to which are
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

6-Arm 'Howard' Chandelier by Space Copenhagen for GUBI in Bone China
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
GUBI and Space Copenhagen. Executed in metal and brass with shades in either gunmetal or bone china
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Gunmetal Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of gunmetal pendant lighting for your home. An item from our selection of gunmetal pendant lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of gunmetal pendant lighting now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of gunmetal pendant lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of gunmetal pendant lighting bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made piece of gunmetal pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gunmetal Pendant Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of gunmetal pendant lighting at 1stDibs is $3,595, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $21,907 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 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.

Questions About Gunmetal Pendant Lighting
  • 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 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 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.

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