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Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Trevi multi arm 6 pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass with matt opal glass shades
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 15.75 in W 66.54 in D 25.2 in
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: bronze with matt opal glass shades
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 25.2 in W 66.54 in D 25.2 in
Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Trevi multi arm 6 pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: Bronze with matt opal glass shades. Dimensions
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
Trevi Multi Arm 6 Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 15.75 in W 66.54 in D 25.2 in
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass with matt opal glass shades
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting
H 25.2 in W 66.54 in D 25.2 in
Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 3-Arm ceiling fixture offers a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 3-Arm ceiling fixture offers a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Midcentury 9-Arm Bronze Stem Chandelier with Silk Shades by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
shades. Designed and handmade by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Molto 5-Arm Ceiling Fixture in Brushed Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 5-Arm ceiling fixture offer a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

DAHLIA Pendant in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. The Dahlia unfolds as a tribute
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Rare Antique Brass & Glass Chandelier by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare nine arm chandelier by Casella Lighting. Constructed of glass rods and solid brass with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Orbital Three-Arm Pendant in Grey Enamel, Glass and Nickel by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Orbital' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

2-Tier Counterbalance Chandelier in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
as Alexander Calder's mobiles, to create a fluid, balanced design. With 360-degree arm rotation on
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Vintage 5 Armes Chandelier + 2 Armes Wall Mount Lamp Massive Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 5 armes chandelier + 2 armes wall mount lamp massive Belgium, 1960s. In excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Triple Arm Walnut Pendant
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Triple Arm Walnut Pendant Oak or Walnut options available 2000K - 2800K 95CRI 1800 Dim to Warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Arm Walnut Pendant
Triple Arm Walnut Pendant
H 11.82 in Dm 15.36 in
Midcentury Sciolari 12-Arm Polished Chrome Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Esperance, NY
1970s Sciolari 12-arm polished chrome chandelier. Great 1970s modern stylish chrome chandelier
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful eight art chandelier with canister light fixtures extending from circular arms. Each canister has pinhole perforations creating a dramatic experience. Lights face up and do...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

"Campana Three-Arm" Chandelier
By Blueprint Lighting, Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The "Campana Three-Arm" chandelier is a stunning statement piece with design elements of both
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

PETITE LUDO Chandelier in White Enamel, Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
  Five-arm round PETITE LUDO Chandelier shown in unlacquered brass and our "Perfect White" enamel
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Grand Molto 10-Arm Brass & Enamel Chandelier, French Modern, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Grand Molto, a larger and more stunning 10-Arm version of the Molto 5-Arm ceiling
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

MCM, Brutalist, 3 Arm Pendant
By Aerin
Located in Berkeley, CA
50's, early 60's, were converted to light shades on this new, brass three arm pendant ceiling
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

MCM, Brutalist, 3 Arm Pendant
MCM, Brutalist, 3 Arm Pendant
H 40 in W 20 in D 20 in
Large Modern "Ludo" Chandelier in White Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Large 10-arm round "Ludo" Chandelier shown in natural brass and our "Perfect White" enamel
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Pair or Single, Large Modernist Ten-Arm Austrian Chandelier, Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York City, NY
Pair or single available Very large modernist highly architectural ten arm chandelier comprising
Category

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

Huge Modernist Brass and Glass Ten-Arm Austrian Chandelier, Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York City, NY
Very large Art Moderne highly architectural ten-arm chandelier comprising bi level rectangular
Category

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

Czech Brasserie Two Arm Pendant Fixture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Deco era two arm brasserie pendant fixture, brass, Czechoslovakia circa 1930's.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 5 Armes Chrome, Opalline Schade Chandelier Massive Lichting Belgium, 1960
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
In excellent condition and in full working order. New lamp fittings in the standard size E27. And safe for immediate usage in the World With original patina on all parts. Checked an...
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Switch 3-Arm Pendant, by Lumifer
By Javier Robles
Located in New York, NY
Showroom floor model. Made with hand-finished, finely cut brass, the design of the Switch collection emphasizes the expression of the material and the detailing of its components. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Switch 8-Arm Pendant, by Lumifer
By Javier Robles
Located in New York, NY
gives the fixture a retro Industrial Design that is accentuated by the movement of its pivoting arm and
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, Black Enamel and Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
arm rotation, enabling the user to create their own custom configuration once the fixture is installed
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum

21-Arm Solid Brass Chandelier by Feldman, CA, 1980s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feldman Lighting in the early 1980s. The chandelier was installed at a church since it was ordered in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture in Matte Black Made by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
and equilibrium. Counterbalance features 3 tiers, all with 360-degree arm rotation, enabling the user
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Belfry Arm Custom Alabaster Pendant by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Belfry arm custom Alabaster pendant by Contain Dimensions: D16 x H22 cm Materials: brass
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
RA pendant light by Studio d'Armes Design by Alexandre Joncas Dimensions: 5 x 112 x H 61 cm
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in W 44.1 in D 1.97 in
Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Mod Style Four Arm Bamboo Chandelier by Maxim Lighting Los Angeles, Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Great 1970's four arm chandelier by Maxim Lighting of Los Angeles Ca. circa 1970's. The chandelier
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

12-Arm Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful 12-arm brass chandelier attributed to Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950's. The light has
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Art deco alabaster 4 arm ceiling pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster 4 arm celing pendant light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period light
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Polished Brass Violet Glass 8 Arm Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Eight arm brass pendant light with beveled and cut clear octagonal glass panes. Each panes features
Category

20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Church Four-Arm Pendant Black by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to align dramatically with existing architecture. The Church four-arm pendant is anchored by an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Church 3 Arm Pendant Black by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and celebrated. The elegant Church three-arm pendant is well suited to illuminate any space. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Porcelain Hyphen Pendant Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain Hyphen pendant lamp by Studio d'Armes Dimensions: D 29 x W 22 x H 24 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Pivot 3 Arm Pendant Black by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
more delicate lines of its supporting arm. The dynamic Pivot 3 Arm Pendant is well suited to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modernist 6 Arm Chandelier Pendant By LYFA
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A beautiful Danish classic mid century modernist brass chandelier pendent by Lyfa and with hand blown opaline glass shades. Age related wear and patina to the brass surfaces. The c...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fedele Papagni Five Arm Articulating Pendants
By Angelo Lelii, Fedele Papagni
Located in Hanover, MA
. Each arm is 36 inches long. Canopy dimensions are 3 inches high by 3 inches diameter. A 5 inch
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 5 arm brass chandelier with huge opale glass shade. Solid well made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Feldman Brass 5 Light Hall Lantern or Pendant
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Solid antiqued brass hall lantern or pendant with removable glass panels and five-light arm light
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Rare Italian Vintage Six-Arm Pendant Chandelier, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and beautiful midcentury six-arm pendant chandelier. The overall height can be customized
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Brass

1930s Eight-Arms Italian Art Deco Pendant Lighting in Gilt & Laquered Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
part with leafy and curly details. Each arm culminates in a spiral lacquered resin conical cover and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Design 5-Arm Gaetano Sciolari Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chrome
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Midcentury design ceiling lamp or chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari from the 1970s. The lamp has 5-light points and gives beautiful lightning by the reflections on the chrome. Measu...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pendant etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes Dimensions: D 71.6 x W 106.7 x H 140 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
H 55.12 in W 42.01 in D 28.19 in
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes Dimensions: D 29.7 x W 64.3 x H 89 cm Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Brass and Frosted Glass, Four-Arm Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury brass framed, four-arm French pendant or chandelier with frosted glass shades. Good
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Church 4 Arm Pendant Black & Brass by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
align dramatically with existing architecture. The Church four-arm pendant is anchored by an octagonal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Church 3 Arm Pendant Black & Brass by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and celebrated. The elegant Church three-arm pendant is well suited to illuminate any space. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Church 3 Arm Pendant White & Brass by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and celebrated. The elegant Church three-arm pendant is well suited to illuminate any space. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Church 3 Arm Pendant White & Stainless by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and celebrated. The elegant Church three-arm pendant is well suited to illuminate any space. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Church 4 Arm Pendant White & Stainless by Ravenhill Studio
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
align dramatically with existing architecture. The Church four-arm pendant is anchored by an octagonal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Chromatic Black Hyphen Pendant Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Chromatic black Hyphen pendant lamp by Studio d'Armes Dimensions: D 29 x W 22 x H 24 cm Materials
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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Pendant Lighting Arm For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pendant lighting arm you’re looking for. A pendant lighting arm — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a pendant lighting arm, we have 3694 options in-stock, while there are 169 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pendant lighting arm, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pendant lighting arm bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari and D'Armes each produced at least one beautiful pendant lighting arm that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pendant Lighting Arm?

Prices for a pendant lighting arm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $245,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,903.

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 Pendant Lighting Arm
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs 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 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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