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Marc Wood Hemisphere Linear Chandelier Large, Luxury Light, Brass & Alabaster
Marc Wood Hemisphere Linear Chandelier Large, Luxury Light, Brass & Alabaster

Marc Wood Hemisphere Linear Chandelier Large, Luxury Light, Brass & Alabaster

By Marc Wood

Located in London, GB

Hemisphere is designed to be a striking centerpiece. The chandelier is made from a circular array of alabaster diffusers joined together to create a sculptural halo of stone. The ch...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn
Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn

Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

This articulating light fixture works perfectly in small spaces. The modern, linear pendant has

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn
Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn

Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

This articulating light fixture works perfectly in small spaces. The modern, linear pendant has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.
French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.

French Linear Eight-Light Black Forged Iron Chandelier, Rewired for US.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rectangular shaped forged iron eight-light chandelier. This French mid-20th century

Category

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

Materials

Iron

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century
French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

match. This French twelve-light scale chandelier, with its appealing linear design, would be lovely

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

LO015 ARC Pendant Light by Naama Hofman, Brushed Brass & Acrylic
LO015 ARC Pendant Light by Naama Hofman, Brushed Brass & Acrylic

LO015 ARC Pendant Light by Naama Hofman, Brushed Brass & Acrylic

By Naama Hofman

Located in Berlin, DE

residential or architectural environments. Details • Type: Horizontal pendant light / linear suspension lamp

Category

2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO

By AGO Lighting, Bymars

Located in Paris, IDF

round and linear pendants and floor stands. Soft light through the textile shade, tension on the curved

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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

dangle each pendant for any interior. Pendant fits a single bulb and is wired with a linear track light

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

. Pendant fits a single bulb and is wired with a linear track light adapter. Each pendant cord is 15 ft long.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

. Pendant fits a single bulb and is wired with a linear track light adapter. Each pendant cord is 15 ft long.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

for any interior. Pendant fits a single bulb and is wired with a linear track light adapter. Each

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

for any interior. Pendant fits a single bulb and is wired with a linear track light adapter. Each

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors
Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors

Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Fan chandelier is a two light linear pendant in aged unlacquered brass. It features a cream

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Floor Lamp 'VOYAGE' by Bymars x AGO
Contemporary Floor Lamp 'VOYAGE' by Bymars x AGO

Contemporary Floor Lamp 'VOYAGE' by Bymars x AGO

By AGO Lighting, Bymars

Located in Paris, IDF

round and linear pendants and floor stands. Soft light through the textile shade, tension on the curved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Machined Aluminium
Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Machined Aluminium

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Machined Aluminium

By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light

Located in Newburgh, NY

Long, slender glass pendant with machined aluminium bottom detail. Just over 6ft. long. In the

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2010s American Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details
Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details

Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details

By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light

Located in Newburgh, NY

Long, slender glass pendant with machined aluminum bottom detail and zebra wood blocks. Just over

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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Off-White
Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Off-White

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Off-White

By Theodora Alfreosdottir

Located in London, GB

Linear corrugation pendant light (5 bulbs) made from off-white painted ash veneered plywood and off

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Linear Art Deco Style Glass Pendant with Cast Aluminum Ends
Linear Art Deco Style Glass Pendant with Cast Aluminum Ends

Linear Art Deco Style Glass Pendant with Cast Aluminum Ends

By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light

Located in Newburgh, NY

Long, slender glass pendant with cast aluminum end details. In the manner of Art Deco. Double

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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red
Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red

By Theodora Alfreosdottir

Located in London, GB

Linear corrugation pendant light (5 bulbs) made from natural ash veneered plywood (clear coated

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Jonathan Browning Montalembert Twelve-Light Linear Chandelier
Jonathan Browning Montalembert Twelve-Light Linear Chandelier

Jonathan Browning Montalembert Twelve-Light Linear Chandelier

By Jonathan Browning

Located in Houston, TX

Jonathan Browning Montalembert twelve-light linear chandelier a beautiful modern classic, twelve

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

ALPINE V Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture
ALPINE V Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture

ALPINE V Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture

By Studio Endo

Located in South El Monte, CA

can be arranged at different heights to create a custom linear composition. METAL FINISH Powder-coat

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Kruos LX58 Linear Hexagon Modern LED Chandelier Light Fixture
Kruos LX58 Linear Hexagon Modern LED Chandelier Light Fixture

Kruos LX58 Linear Hexagon Modern LED Chandelier Light Fixture

By Studio Endo

Located in South El Monte, CA

Kruos LX58 has an elongated hexagonal form that provides a wide beam of light, perfect for adeptly

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Figaro V, Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture
Figaro V, Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture

Figaro V, Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture

By Studio Endo

Located in South El Monte, CA

Figaro V is a sculptural chandelier that transforms any space with its grand presence. Five hexagonal rings overlap to create a dynamic silhouette. FIGARO V illuminates elegantly in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Apollo Four Chandelier - Contemporary Matte Black Linear LED Light Fixture
Apollo Four Chandelier - Contemporary Matte Black Linear LED Light Fixture

Apollo Four Chandelier - Contemporary Matte Black Linear LED Light Fixture

By Taylor McKenzie-Veal and Brendan Keim

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

with our hand blown glass to cast a brilliant yet soft light. Please allow 12 weeks for production

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Apollo Six Chandelier - Contemporary Linear Matte Black LED Modern Light Fixture
Apollo Six Chandelier - Contemporary Linear Matte Black LED Modern Light Fixture

Apollo Six Chandelier - Contemporary Linear Matte Black LED Modern Light Fixture

By Taylor McKenzie-Veal and Brendan Keim

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

our hand blown glass to cast a brilliant yet soft light. Please allow 12 weeks for production

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Alex Earl Classic Contemporary Ermet Light Walnut and Brass Pendant
Alex Earl Classic Contemporary Ermet Light Walnut and Brass Pendant

Alex Earl Classic Contemporary Ermet Light Walnut and Brass Pendant

By Alex Earl

Located in Collingwood, AU

The Ermet Light is a classic yet modern linear solid walnut pendant light with turned brass end

Category

2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large-scale linear pendant light by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large-scale linear pendant light by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Schonbek Quantum Linear Suspension Island Light
Schonbek Quantum Linear Suspension Island Light

Schonbek Quantum Linear Suspension Island Light

By Schonbek

Located in New York, NY

A Quantum Linear suspension light by Schonbek, USA, circa 2000. Features two tiers of glistening

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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Red Enameled Metal Linear Fluorescent Work Light
Red Enameled Metal Linear Fluorescent Work Light

Red Enameled Metal Linear Fluorescent Work Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red enameled flush mount work lamp with 40W fluorescent light bulbs. Long red enameled aluminium

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bubbly 08 Light Linear, Modern Molecule Sculptural Chandelier, Polished Brass
Bubbly 08 Light Linear, Modern Molecule Sculptural Chandelier, Polished Brass

Bubbly 08 Light Linear, Modern Molecule Sculptural Chandelier, Polished Brass

By Rosie Li

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bubbly is an effervescent all-brass lighting system inspired by soap bubble clusters and Newton's laws of universal gravitation. The modular system comprises discrete brass spheres, ...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1940s, Wrought Iron Five-Light Linear Chandelier with Scrolled Décor
French 1940s, Wrought Iron Five-Light Linear Chandelier with Scrolled Décor

French 1940s, Wrought Iron Five-Light Linear Chandelier with Scrolled Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French wrought iron five-light chandelier from the mid-20th century with authentic wax sleeves

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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Vintage Brass & Glass Linear Chandelier
French Vintage Brass & Glass Linear Chandelier

French Vintage Brass & Glass Linear Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Fabulous French vintage “Moderne” linear brass chandelier or pendant light in the style of Maison

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style
Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style

Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Stamford, CT

Hubbardton Forge Planar linear chandelier, dark smoke pendant ceiling light, LED, 2000s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style
Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style

Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Stamford, CT

Hubbardton Forge Planar linear chandelier, dark smoke pendant ceiling light, LED, 2000s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light

1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light

Located in Hanover, MA

Minimalist and linear pivoting counter-balance pendant light one large black enameled dish

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamp
Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamp

Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

A 1950's linear pendant light fixture from Sweden with three matte black enameled spun aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

Lancet-72 Chandelier by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large-scale linear pendant light by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Wrought Iron Chevron Shaped Linear Eight-Light Chandelier, UL Listed
Italian Wrought Iron Chevron Shaped Linear Eight-Light Chandelier, UL Listed

Italian Wrought Iron Chevron Shaped Linear Eight-Light Chandelier, UL Listed

Located in Atlanta, GA

The central twisting column issuing two downwardly slanted arms, each having four bobeches raised on scroll supports, the ends with dragons heads.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1970s Ceramic Bell Shaped Pendant Light
1970s Ceramic Bell Shaped Pendant Light

1970s Ceramic Bell Shaped Pendant Light

By Hannie Mein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing natural brown ceramic bell shaped pendant light with linear cut-outs and original chain

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors
Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors

Fan Chandelier, by JDP Interiors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Fan chandelier is a two light linear pendant in aged unlacquered brass. It features a cream

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A twelve light linear chandelier
A twelve light linear chandelier

A twelve light linear chandelier

Located in New York, NY

AHL3252 A twelve light rectangular-plan chandelier in gold enamel over brass, the body inset

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red
Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red

Linear Corrugation Pendant Light '5 Bulbs' in Natural Ash and Vermilion Red

By Theodora Alfreosdottir

Located in London, GB

Linear corrugation pendant light (5 bulbs) made from natural ash veneered plywood (clear coated

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Linear  French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light
Large Linear  French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light

Large Linear French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light

By Arlus, Maison Lunel

Located in Bremen, DE

Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Lunel featuring an asymetrical brass and black structure with three opaline glass globes Thre candelabra siz...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Linear French Glass Globes and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style Light
Large Linear French Glass Globes and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style Light

Large Linear French Glass Globes and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style Light

By Stilnovo, Arlus

Located in Bremen, DE

Very sculptural and large chandelier by the French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre) featuring a brass and black enameled structure with six arms with opaline glass glo...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Linear Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the linear pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each linear pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage linear pendant light now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a linear pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A linear pendant light, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Michael McHale Designs, Austin Daikon and Jonathan Ben-Tovim each produced at least one beautiful linear pendant light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Linear Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a linear pendant light at 1stDibs is $3,595, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $20,843 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 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 Linear Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 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.