What is the best lighting for a kitchen?

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.

What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?

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.

What type of lighting is best for kitchen?

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.

Where should a pendant light hang over a kitchen sink?

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.

Can you put a pendant light above a kitchen sink?

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.

Kitchen Lighting

Salon Des Arts Menagers

Black Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

$1,180 / item

Black Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

By Michele Varian

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This modern lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Copper Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

$1,340 / item

Copper Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

By Michele Varian

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An asymmetrical copper pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail or office ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Brass Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

$1,340 / item

Brass Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light

By Michele Varian

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This modern lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

$6,285

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

$6,285

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

shelve by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

$3,428

shelve by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

$4,708

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Palace Contemporary and Customizable Cabinet, Two Doors and Interior Lighting

$5,600 / item

Palace Contemporary and Customizable Cabinet, Two Doors and Interior Lighting

Located in PT

Palace drink cabinet with two doors, one sliding shelf, two interior adjustable shelves and with interior lighting. Electrification only approved for Europe. Lacquered with tie dye ...

Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Stool by Marcel Gascoin

$4,571

Stool by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Special Price Bar Cabinet Glossy Lacquer Finish Band Led Lighting

$17,463

Special Price Bar Cabinet Glossy Lacquer Finish Band Led Lighting

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lacquer

Special price Buffet Cabinet Handles in Liquid Metal Led Lighting

$30,254

Special price Buffet Cabinet Handles in Liquid Metal Led Lighting

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

J260 Large Rustic Hand-Stitched Linen, Brass Sconce/Wall Light by Wende Reid

$1,898 / item

J260 Large Rustic Hand-Stitched Linen, Brass Sconce/Wall Light by Wende Reid

By Wende Reid

Located in Chatswood, NSW

J 260 wall lights work well flanking sofas as reading lamps, or over bedside tables, as lighting at desks, kitchen counters, buffets, in bathrooms where surface space is at a premium...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

J260 Large Rustic Aged Brass & Hand-Stitched Belgian Linen Sconce by Wende Reid

$1,898 / item

J260 Large Rustic Aged Brass & Hand-Stitched Belgian Linen Sconce by Wende Reid

By Wende Reid

Located in Chatswood, NSW

J 260 wall lights work well flanking sofas as reading lamps, or over bedside tables, as lighting at desks, kitchen counters, buffets, in bathrooms where surface space is at a premium...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

J260 Large Classic Hand Stitched Belgian Linen Aged Brass Sconce by Wende Reid

$1,898 / item

J260 Large Classic Hand Stitched Belgian Linen Aged Brass Sconce by Wende Reid

By Wende Reid

Located in Chatswood, NSW

J260 Sconce/Wall Lights work well flanking sofas as reading lamps, or over bedside tables, as lighting at desks, kitchen counters, buffets, in bathrooms where surface space is at a p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Buffet Cabinet Handles in Liquid Metal Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

$29,142 / item

Buffet Cabinet Handles in Liquid Metal Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cabinet Polished Ebony Pulls Antique Bronze Finish Led Lighting Opening Sensor

$22,057 / item

Cabinet Polished Ebony Pulls Antique Bronze Finish Led Lighting Opening Sensor

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Ebony, Glass

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin

$9,714

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

In 1947, he coordinated the Exposition Internationale de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitation: in charge of numerous stands (kitchen, lighting, AFNOR, etc.), he designed a model apartment ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Brass and Glass Globe Triple Circuit Pendant Light

$1,800 / item

Brass and Glass Globe Triple Circuit Pendant Light

By Michele Varian

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A modern asymmetrical chandelier to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This contemporary lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cabinet display walnut glass lighting display 4-tier Xenia Venjakob H79.5" W37.5

$6,832

Cabinet display walnut glass lighting display 4-tier Xenia Venjakob H79.5" W37.5

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Xenia, 4-tier, walnut & glazed, display cabinet or cupboard with led lighting, Venjakob, Germany The facade comprises eight cupboard doors of varying sizes, two are glazed with LED l...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Bar Cabinet Glossy Lacquer Finish Vetrite Band Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

$17,028 / item

Bar Cabinet Glossy Lacquer Finish Vetrite Band Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lacquer

Special Price Cabinet 2 Wings Doors Upholstered Leather Metal Pull Led Lighting

$26,318

Special Price Cabinet 2 Wings Doors Upholstered Leather Metal Pull Led Lighting

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cabinet 2 Wings Doors Upholstered Leather Metal Pull Led Lighting Opening Sensor

$27,085 / item

Cabinet 2 Wings Doors Upholstered Leather Metal Pull Led Lighting Opening Sensor

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Buffet Cabinet 2 Wings Door Upholstered Nabuk Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

$27,085 / item

Buffet Cabinet 2 Wings Door Upholstered Nabuk Led Lighting with Opening Sensor

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Glass

Mobile schedario degli anni '50 in legno dotato di numerosi cassetti.

$1,883

Mobile schedario degli anni '50 in legno dotato di numerosi cassetti.

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Mobile schedario degli anni '50 in legno, caratterizzato da una struttura solida e lineare tipica del design dell'epoca. Dotato di numerosi cassetti, offre un'ampia capacità di archi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carved and Gilded Case Italy First Half 18th Century

$6,180Sale Price|20% Off

Carved and Gilded Case Italy First Half 18th Century

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Carved, carved and gilded linden wood case. Inverted truncated pyramidal structure with trapezoidal cross-section, resting on four wavy feet carved with scrolls and leaves, as well a...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

18th-Century Italian Walnut Trumeau Cabinet with Inlays

$18,091

18th-Century Italian Walnut Trumeau Cabinet with Inlays

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Walnut trumeau fully panelled in bois de violette, phytomorphic interlacing maple fillets and inlays throughout. Three-drawer base with moved front, pierced and carved pilasters with...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Oval tray in embossed silver, made in Paris, France, early 1900s

$4,800

Oval tray in embossed silver, made in Paris, France, early 1900s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

A silver tray made using the techniques of embossing, chasing, and burin engraving. At the center of a festive, romantic parade. On the intricate composition of birds, flowers, and l...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Italian Design, 1950

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Italian Design, 1950

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage storage cabinet with interior shelves, shutter openings made of wood with walnut veneers and top with black formica.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vassoio in Argento 925 R&S Garrard Londra Inghilterra 1948

$5,828

Vassoio in Argento 925 R&S Garrard Londra Inghilterra 1948

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Vassoio in argento 925. Bordo mosso, tesa finemente cesellata ad ottenere un effetto ad intreccio interrotto da due riserve predisposte per l'incisione di frasi o iniziali di famigli...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Italian Wood, Vintage Design, 1950s

$2,514Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Italian Wood, Vintage Design, 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage 20th-century Italian-made furniture with hinged doors and central display case with shelves. Made of wood with exotic wood veneers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cobalt Glazed Ceramic Antique Cache Pot, 1900s

$800

Mid-Century Modern Cobalt Glazed Ceramic Antique Cache Pot, 1900s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Cache pot in ceramica smaltata in blu cobalto con anse a volute, retto da tre piedi a foggia di artiglio. Decoro policromo applicato a tralci di rose.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Trumeau Cabinet, Mahogany, Italian Design, 1950s

$5,222

Mid-Century Modern Trumeau Cabinet, Mahogany, Italian Design, 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant 20th-century Italian-made Trumeau made of mahogany wood that is appreciated for the wavy line of the legs and sides. At the top is a display case with glass shelves and doors...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Italian Wood with Brass Inlays, 1950s

$4,297Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Italian Wood with Brass Inlays, 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

A 1950s Italian-made Ribalta Cabinet with a prominent exotic wood veneer and precious Citronnier inlays and brass threading. Restaurato.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Brocca con Quattro Bicchieri in Vetro Cecoslovacchia Seconda Metà '900

$457 / set

Brocca con Quattro Bicchieri in Vetro Cecoslovacchia Seconda Metà '900

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Brocca con quattro bicchieri in vetro policromo con ricchi decori in oro e fiori in pasta di vetro applicati.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Furniture series Fitting by Piarotto, Years 60-70

$1,085

Furniture series Fitting by Piarotto, Years 60-70

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Modular cabinet, with hinged doors and open shelves, mahogany veneered wood, formica drawers, brass-plated aluminum handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

50's elegant sideboard

$4,908

50's elegant sideboard

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant sideboard with hinged doors, flap and exposed drawers. In cherry veneer with inlaid thread, brass details and handles. Restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze and Yellow Siena Marble Risers, Italy First Quarter 19thsec

$5,219Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bronze and Yellow Siena Marble Risers, Italy First Quarter 19thsec

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of risers in burnished bronze and yellow Siena marble, Italy first quarter 19th century. Oval marble plinth base, embellished with shell and beaded friezes at the bottom and a p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer & Glass, Italy, 1960s

$628

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer & Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sliding door cabinet made of mahogany veneer and smoked glass, profiles are brass-plated aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s

$685Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Mobile componibile ad ante battenti e cassetti a vista in legno impiallacciato noce, vetro fumé e lamina in alluminio cromato.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

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Kitchen Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of kitchen lighting you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of kitchen lighting was constructed with great care. Find 245 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of kitchen lighting now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of kitchen lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Shakuff Lighting, French Opaline and Lyfa each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of kitchen lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kitchen Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of kitchen lighting at 1stDibs is $1,774, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $344,104 for the highest priced.

Questions About Kitchen Lighting

What is the best lighting for a kitchen?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?
1 Answer
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.
What type of lighting is best for kitchen?
1 Answer
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.
Where should a pendant light hang over a kitchen sink?
1 Answer
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.
Can you put a pendant light above a kitchen sink?
1 Answer
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.