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1960s Vintage Hollywood Regency Pair of Draped Satin Glass Pendant Lights
1960s Vintage Hollywood Regency Pair of Draped Satin Glass Pendant Lights

1960s Vintage Hollywood Regency Pair of Draped Satin Glass Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

era. Perfect for entryways, dining spaces, or living areas, these pendant lights are a stunning

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Satin, Glass

Kreta Pair of Green Blown Glass Pendant Lights by Jacob E. Bang in 1964
Kreta Pair of Green Blown Glass Pendant Lights by Jacob E. Bang in 1964

Kreta Pair of Green Blown Glass Pendant Lights by Jacob E. Bang in 1964

By Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Kreta pair of green blown glass pendant lights designed by Jacob E. Bang in 1964 and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Pair Industrial Pyramid Shape Iron Pendant Lights, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Pair Industrial Pyramid Shape Iron Pendant Lights, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Pair Industrial Pyramid Shape Iron Pendant Lights, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

1950's Italian vintage iron and brass pyramid shaped industrial pair pendant lights. Fixture height

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Pendant Lights
Pair of Pendant Lights

Pair of Pendant Lights

Sold|$959 / item

Pair of Pendant Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two plastic pendant lights. Dimensions orange lamp: Diameter 38 cm, height 30 cm. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Pair Of Palwa Pendant Lights
Pair Of Palwa Pendant Lights

Pair Of Palwa Pendant Lights

By Palwa

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in excellent condition. One bulb per fixture, height of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Pendant Lights
Pair of Italian Pendant Lights

Pair of Italian Pendant Lights

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very decorative pair of late 19th century Italian tole and glass pendant lights.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chrome Pendant Lights
Pair of Chrome Pendant Lights

Pair of Chrome Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid 1960's pendant lights in an undulating pattern. One center frosted glass globe

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights
Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights

Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredibly chic pair of Brutalist steel pendant lights, each with pierced sides and applied

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rotoflex Pendant Lights
Pair of Rotoflex Pendant Lights

Pair of Rotoflex Pendant Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pendant lights *priced individually

Category

Vintage 1960s British Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights
Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights

Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

A pair of glass pendant lamps. Early 20th century. Likely Holophane. Exceptional brass

Category

Vintage 1920s Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Conical Pendant Lights
Pair of Conical Pendant Lights

Pair of Conical Pendant Lights

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in London, GB

A pair of spun aluminium conical pendant light shades by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg for Fog and

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dutch Pendant Lights
Pair of Dutch Pendant Lights

Pair of Dutch Pendant Lights

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two White Pendants with Diffusers

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of French Parscot Pendant Lights
Pair of French Parscot Pendant Lights

Pair of French Parscot Pendant Lights

By Parscot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

great pair of understated French ceiling lights by Parscot, long stem pendants with adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

PAIR of Capiz Shell Pendant Lights
PAIR of Capiz Shell Pendant Lights

PAIR of Capiz Shell Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gorgeous capiz shell pendant lights, adjustable cords for accent and illumination.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights
Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights

Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of pendant lights reminiscent of designs by Gabrielle Crespi. These pendants feature

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of industrial Philips pendant lights
Pair of industrial Philips pendant lights

Pair of industrial Philips pendant lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of industrial Philips pendant lights. Great over a kitchen center island or in a loft.

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Pair of Rare RAAK Pendant Lights
Pair of Rare RAAK Pendant Lights

Pair of Rare RAAK Pendant Lights

By RAAK

Located in London, GB

Pair of great Dutch pendant lights. Brass fittings and mouthblown glass head slowly graduating from

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pendant Lights by Kinkeldey
Pair of Pendant Lights by Kinkeldey

Pair of Pendant Lights by Kinkeldey

By Kinkeldey

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of pendant lights by Kinkeldey. These simple and elegant pendants with a single

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scalloped Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Scalloped Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Scalloped Glass Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of pendant lights with a sparkly frosted 15" tall, scalloped shape glass body and

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights
Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights

Pair of Bamboo Dome Pendant Lights

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of mid-century bamboo pendant lights, reminiscent of designs by Gabrielle Crespi. These

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brass Pendant Lights, Pair
Vintage French Brass Pendant Lights, Pair

Vintage French Brass Pendant Lights, Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

meticulously crafted brass pendant lights we have just that. The integrity of these lights is not to be

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Brass Lotus Blossom Pendant Lights
Pair Brass Lotus Blossom Pendant Lights

Pair Brass Lotus Blossom Pendant Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair brass lotus blossom pendant lights imported by the Feldman company, Los Angeles. Newly rewired

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Castiglioni. Pair of pendant lights. 1970s.
Castiglioni. Pair of pendant lights. 1970s.

Castiglioni. Pair of pendant lights. 1970s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Achille & Pier Castiglioni, by. Flos, edited by. Pair of pendant lights. Each pendant light is

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Opaline Antique Pendant Lights
Pair of Opaline Antique Pendant Lights

Pair of Opaline Antique Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of exceptional brass and opaline two part pendant lights. France, c1920s. Original gallery

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Multicolored Fiberglass Pendant Lights
Pair of Multicolored Fiberglass Pendant Lights

Pair of Multicolored Fiberglass Pendant Lights

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of Mid-Century fiberglass pendant lights in autumnal hues of russet, brown tan and teal; all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Glass Grape Pendant Lights
Pair of Glass Grape Pendant Lights

Pair of Glass Grape Pendant Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

From the 1980s, a pair of glass pendant lights constructed as cascading green grapes with brass

Category

Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Industrial Copper Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Copper Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Copper Pendant Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage copper pendant lights with new electric wiring.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Fontana Arte Pendant Lights
Pair of Fontana Arte Pendant Lights

Pair of Fontana Arte Pendant Lights

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pendants attributed to Fontana Arte. Hand blown smoked glass pendants suspended from a

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Belgian Expanding Pendant Lights
Pair of Belgian Expanding Pendant Lights

Pair of Belgian Expanding Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of industrial expanding lights from Belgium. The diameter of the glass cover is 16". The

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vistosi Murano Pendant Lights
Pair of Vistosi Murano Pendant Lights

Pair of Vistosi Murano Pendant Lights

By Vistosi

Located in London, GB

A vibrant pair of pendants by Vistosi Murano. With gold fittings and re wired black silk cord. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Green Acrylic Pendant Lights
Pair of Green Acrylic Pendant Lights

Pair of Green Acrylic Pendant Lights

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Mid-Century tube pendants. The 1" thick walls are filled with remnants of flora and fauna

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of 50's Murano glass and brass pendants, with opaque glass inner diffusers surrounded by an

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Green Industrial Pendant Lights
Pair of Green Industrial Pendant Lights

Pair of Green Industrial Pendant Lights

Located in San Francisco, CA

Produced by the Appleton Electric Company of Chicago in the 1920s. These lights bring an

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chic pair of Hanging Pendant Lights
Chic pair of Hanging Pendant Lights

Chic pair of Hanging Pendant Lights

Located in Buchanan, NY

Beautiful pair of Italian glass and stainless steel hanging fixtures,

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Milk Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Milk Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cylindrical milk glass shades with brass fittings $650 per $1200 pair

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Industrial Pendant Lights, Budapest, 1950s
Pair Industrial Pendant Lights, Budapest, 1950s

Pair Industrial Pendant Lights, Budapest, 1950s

Located in Budapest, HU

Coming from an old factory in Budapest. Weight: 2.3 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights
Large Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights

Large Pair of Holophane Pendant Lights

Located in Baambrugge, NL

With double glass shades and cast iron tops. The brackets to fix the chains are newly made.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of French opaline glass pendant lights, or lanterns, circa 1920-1939. Milky opaque white glass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large White Industrial Pendants Lights
Pair of Large White Industrial Pendants Lights

Pair of Large White Industrial Pendants Lights

Located in Surrey, BC

Nice pair of large pendant lights with reflector glass, rewired ready to install. This pair was

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of French Opaline Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of French opaline glass pendant lights, or lanterns, circa 1930-1959. Milky opaque white glass

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Greek Key Glamorous Pendant Lights
Pair of Greek Key Glamorous Pendant Lights

Pair of Greek Key Glamorous Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

llumination on a modest scale. Pair of glass Greek key glamorous pendant lights. Shown unlit.

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

By English School

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Opaline Pendant Lights A pair of original opaline glass pendant lights. The lights

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

By English School

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights A pair of original opaline glass pendant lights. The

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Aubergine Glass Pendant lights.
Pair of Large Aubergine Glass Pendant lights.

Pair of Large Aubergine Glass Pendant lights.

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of large glass pendant lights. Each pendant light is in two parts with the Dark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Lights
Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Lights

Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Elegant pair of French alabaster pendant lights with bronze fittings in the Directoire style

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair Clear Murano Bubble Glass Pendant Lights
Pair Clear Murano Bubble Glass Pendant Lights

Pair Clear Murano Bubble Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

Murano bubble glass shade pendant lights with chrome fitters, chrome chain and canopy. Single

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Italian Modernist Chrome Pendant Lights
Pair of Italian Modernist Chrome Pendant Lights

Pair of Italian Modernist Chrome Pendant Lights

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of Italian Modernist hanging lights of linear design, in chrome with cream enamel interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Mid Centruy Studio Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid Centruy Studio Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid Centruy Studio Pendant Lights

By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

. PLEASE NOTE, 1stdibs posting photo shows one pendant twice - the pair are not an exact color match.

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass and Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Brass and Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Brass and Glass Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

A lovely pair of hanging lights with a molded glass flower shaped bowl suspended from a brass rod

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Italian Brass Mesh Pendant Lights
Pair of Italian Brass Mesh Pendant Lights

Pair of Italian Brass Mesh Pendant Lights

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of enameled metal saucer pendants with brass mesh interior dome.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)
Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)

Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Pair of beautiful pendant lights by Doria. The blown glass has an incised circle deign and is

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Teak Framed Ball Pendant Lights
Pair of Teak Framed Ball Pendant Lights

Pair of Teak Framed Ball Pendant Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of teak framed pendant ball chandeliers with blue lucite bottom panels. Chic and simple. Can

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Ribbed Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Pair of Ribbed Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Pair of Ribbed Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of ribbed glass globe pendants with chrome fitters are newly wired with 48 inches of braided

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights
Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights

Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of large pendants with circle motif in brass finish. New triple cluster light sockets and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

Two superb pendant lights made of Murano glass. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Copper Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Copper Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Copper Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Holophane Copper Pendant Lights An elegant pair of antique Holophane pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights
Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights

Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

frame of the pendant. Mounted on the inside is translucent white shade. Single socket illumination, sold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pair Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pair pendant lights available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair pendant lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 734 antique and vintage pair pendant lights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco pair pendant lights are of considerable interest. Many pair pendant lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar and Holophane produced popular pair pendant lights that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Pendant Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,578, while they’re typically $156 on the low end and $170,078 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 Pair Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.