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Mod 5, Six Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mod 5, Eight Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mod 5, Five Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Frost 5, 7" Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Frost 5, 6" Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Frost 5, 8" Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Frost 5, 4" Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Frost 5, 5" Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mod 5, Seven Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mod 5, Four Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 5, Eight Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 5, Five Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 5, Six Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 5, Four Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 5, Seven Inch Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40" Rectangular Canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture Dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Twist 5, 1.5" Dia x 12" H Blown Glass Pendant Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendants on 8" x 40” rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Rain Drop 5, 2.25" Dia x 7.5" H Blown Glass Kitchen Island by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 5 glass pendant on 8" x 40" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Callot Hammered Pendant Light, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
a series of two or three as kitchen island lighting. Supplied with black cotton cable, 1.5 meters
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture Offered for sale is a three-light
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Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire, Metal

Rustic Hand Crafted Kitchen Island or Billiard Room Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room. wired and ready to use each shade
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20th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island. Lamp
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

American Blacksmith-Made Custom "Lucas" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
. Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room. Design is based on a light that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Iron

American Blacksmith-Made Custom "Lucas" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
. Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room. Design is based on a light that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
kitchen island or bar. Fabricated in brass and shown in our hand-finished Bronze patina, but may be made
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2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Nickel, Brass, Bronze

Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good condition and requires a European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, each bulb up to 60 wa...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
delicate look. Commonly used today over a kitchen island, bathroom vanity areas, dining rooms, over
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
well over a dining table, bar, or kitchen island. A note on the design: Blueprint lighting's Chief
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
dining table, bar, or kitchen island. A note on the design: Blueprint lighting's Chief Luminary, Kelly
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Large Custom Iron "Huron" Kitchen Island or Billiard Light Fixture with 9 Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
. Would be perfect over a long dining table, kitchen island or pool table. Multiples available by special
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1 of 6 Chrome Pendant Fixture with Lucite Flower Clusters by Kalmar Austria 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
great as kitchen island lights. Measurements given in dimensions section refers to the item with power
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Ivanhoe Mid Century Industrial Shades by The Miller Co., Deadstock
By Miller Lighting Company
Located in Kennett Square, PA
” diameter. Perfect over a kitchen island, in a hall or entry, or anywhere you want vintage appeal without
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Late 20th Century Hand Forged Iron Island or Pool Table Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
chandelier that would look amazing over a kitchen Island, it has a good heavy iron look but is also very
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Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Flotilla Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
kitchen island. A note on the design: Blueprint lighting's Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron, opened her
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Montera Biomorphic Pendant Light in ORB and Blown Glass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
. This creates a flattering indirect overhead light—perfect for grouping over a kitchen island or bar
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Montera Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass and Blown Glass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
. This creates a flattering indirect overhead light—perfect for grouping over a kitchen island or bar
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Calyx Chandelier in Orb and Brass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
island. A note on the design: Blueprint lighting's Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron, opened her first Mid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Calyx Chandelier in Orb and Brass
Calyx Chandelier in Orb and Brass
H 8 in W 52 in D 16 in
Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Floral Themed Pendant Light
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
envisioned this pendant hanging in an all-white kitchen over an island or in a predominantly white room where
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Free Standing Pine Kitchen Island Shop Counter Apothecary, Denmark circa 1880's
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive freestanding island will be the gathering place in any kitchen. This versatile
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rustic 10' Long Work Table Kitchen Island With Shelf, Hungary circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
green paint is also seen in this rugged table. This long work table may serve as a unique kitchen
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
world charm and craftsmanship into a modern home whether for a crafts room, kitchen island, even to
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Pine Freestanding Counter Kitchen Island With Wine Rack, Denmark circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
country sideboard could be used as a buffet or a kitchen island with it's ample storage and beautiful
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Late 20th Century Danish Country Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Rustic Painted Work Table Kitchen Island with Two Drawers, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
also serve as a kitchen island (could be raised up on casters, etc.). Restored, strong and stable this
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Set of three Mid Century Murano glass lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
preferably sold as a set. As a set, the lamps would look great above the kitchen or kitchen island, above the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Blue Rustic Work Table Kitchen Island With 2 Drawers and Shelf, Circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
and may also serve as a modern kitchen island. Restored, strong and stable this table is ready to be
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
suitable length of chain. Perfect for over a kitchen island, over a bar, in a powder room or in an entrance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Hanging Black Iron Lantern with Ribbon and Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
perhaps in a kitchen over a sink or island.  
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Victorian Period Copper and Glass Three-Light Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
even when not illuminated, adding character to your space. In a dining room or kitchen, this lantern
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Located in New York City, NY
hallway, foyer, bar area, over a kitchen island, lobby, bedroom, boudoir, dressing room... in any setting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a living room or a bedroom. On top of a kitchen island or table a dining room .The Large 4 side
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large and Decorative 1920s Industrial Iron and Glass Caged Pendant/Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
original glass shade will look wonderful over a kitchen island, but there are many other spaces and places
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass - Chrome Flush Mount
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
low ceilings, over a kitchen island or over a dining room table, a counter or a pool table.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass - Chrome Flush Mount
Murano Glass - Chrome Flush Mount
H 5.52 in W 47.25 in D 15.16 in
Joe Ceiling Lamp 700 by Wende Reid, classic, minimal, hand made
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually
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2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Joe 640 Ceiling Lamp by Wende Reid, Classic, 20th Century Modern, Hand Tailored
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways projecting a soft useful
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Iris N. 2 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
centers. This versatile fixture can be installed on a stem or as a flush mount. Ideal over kitchen islands
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2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Enso table lamp Black Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
a cloth. Suitable for many locations including tables, shelves, windowsills, kitchen islands
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Black Oil
Enso table lamp Black Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Enso table lamp Black Stained Matt Lacquer
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
a cloth. Suitable for many locations including tables, shelves, windowsills, kitchen islands
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
a cloth. Suitable for many locations including tables, shelves, windowsills, kitchen islands
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
Enso table lamp Natural Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid Century Industrial Flush Mount in Nickeled Brass with White Glass
Located in New York City, NY
, hallway, kitchen, over an island, in a bathroom, bedroom or anywhere a statement with a sleek Modernist
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Nickeled Brass and White Glass Flush Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
used in an entry foyer, hallway, kitchen, over an island, in a bathroom, bedroom or anywhere a sleek
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Kitchen Island Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of kitchen island lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of kitchen island lighting — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of kitchen island lighting now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of kitchen island lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of kitchen island lighting, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of kitchen island lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Shakuff Lighting, Far-Fetched, LLC. and Doria Leuchten Germany are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kitchen Island Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of kitchen island lighting at 1stDibs is $1,995, while they’re typically $465 on the low end and $5,600 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 Kitchen Island Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butcher block is a heavy-duty chopping block often made of hardwood that’s designed for cutting or food preparation. A butcher block can be used as a kitchen island, or it can be incorporated into a kitchen island as the top or attached to the side of an island. Find a collection of vintage and modern butcher blocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A counter-height stool is generally good for placing in front of a kitchen island. Most have seat heights of 24 to 27 inches, which works well with standard 36-inch-high kitchen counters. Generally, the stool seat should be around nine to 11 inches from the bottom of the counter. On 1stDibs, find a collection of counter-height stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen is a matter of preference. Providing a wealth of lighting opportunities, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are usually used in kitchen design nowadays. Their low heat release means that they are energy efficient. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage kitchen lighting fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The lighting of your kitchen needs to be balanced. The lights shouldn’t be too bright but you want the option to clearly illuminate your workspace when cooking. Adequate light for cooking might mean installing lighting fixtures so that light is coming from multiple sources. A center island in your kitchen will provide great design opportunities for lighting. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary kitchen lighting solutions today.
  • 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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