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Suspension pendant light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
suspension is a trademark of the Danish designer. * A gray metal pendant light with brass and teak-wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

2022 Raimond Puts for Moooi Raimond II R61 Suspension Pendant Light
By Raimond Puts, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Raimond II R61 suspension lamp made of a stainless steel sphere (indoor use
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Lisse, NL
Large in size and stunning design, bouquet of flowers and six light chandelier. This entirely hand
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Giopato and Coombes Cirque Chandeliers
By Giopato & Coombes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dramatic Cirque "Pivot" and "Weave" suspension pendant light by Giopato & Coombes. Fixtures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rimg Suspension Light
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Powerful yet elegant, this Minimalist suspension light is marked by a sleek aesthetic that provides
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rimg Suspension Light
Rimg Suspension Light
H 94.49 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Light Globe Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension light globe with globe in glass in chrome finish. With chromed metal cable: 250cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Light Globe Suspension
Light Globe Suspension
H 16.93 in Dm 17.72 in
M-Light contemporary Suspension Light.
Located in GIESSEN, NB
M-Light by Rob Thalen The *M-Light*, designed by Rob Thalen, is an exclusive, limited-edition
Category

2010s Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Transcendence Suspension 3 Ango, Hand-Crafted Sculptural Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated sculptural pendant lighting piece, “Transcendence suspension 3” is made up of eight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Two-tiered
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass, Aluminum

Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Black
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Black by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in White
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in White by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Mud
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Mud by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Italian Rattan Bamboo Wicker Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eyecatching Italian 1960s handcrafted rattan pendant light with circular design. This suspension
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Stilnovo Suspension or Pendant Light Model 1104 , Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Original Stilnovo suspension or pendant light model 1104 with opaque satin glass diffuser, enameled
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A pulley system
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Suspension Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Italian suspension light from the 1950s. The glass diffuser, which is enameled with a white
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Suspension Light, 1950s
Italian Suspension Light, 1950s
H 39.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Stilnovo Suspension Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo suspension light from the early 1950s. A cylindrical, tiered satin glass diffuser
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Brass, original canopy, custom
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Suspension Light by Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Arteluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Enameled metal. Takes one E27 75w
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Painted metal, acrylic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Suspension Light by Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Arteluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Enameled metal. Rewired for U.S
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Suspension Light by Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Reggiani. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Chrome-plated brass. Rewired for
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1950s Danish Light Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting 1950s suspension in colored glass, wood and metal. In good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Danish Light Suspension
1950s Danish Light Suspension
H 41.34 in Dm 10.63 in
Vistosi Led Suspension Light
By Favaretto & Partners, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
perfectly integrated, so two glasses look like a single piece. LED light source. Specifications: Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vistosi Led  Suspension Light
Vistosi Led  Suspension Light
CrystalTransparent SmokeBurned EarthOld Green
H 9.45 in Dm 10.24 in
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Matte Black
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Matte Black by Jasper Morrison
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield LED 2700K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Flos Smithfield LED 2700K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red by Jasper Morrison
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green by Jasper Morrison
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED 3000K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Red by Jasper Morrison Smithfield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Smithfield LED 2700K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED 2700K Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in Green by Jasper Morrison
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Chandelier 'Pebble' by and Light, 3 Pendants
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
source : 3 x 14W LED 39V The model shown in picture: Each pendant: Ø 35cm, 5kg Canopy: Ø 69cm, 11kg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Glass

1960s Italian Spaceage Metal Glass Balls Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eyecatching Italian 1960s chrome metal and 3 white glass spheres pendant light with circular design.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare double-shade suspension light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Suspension Light by Stilnovo
Rare Suspension Light by Stilnovo
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 11.5 in
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare nickeled Art Deco suspension light with holophane glass diffusers from the early 20th century
Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Xeno 5-Light Suspension Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
A striking ethereal allure is exuded by this sophisticated suspension lamp. Five, trumpet-like
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Xeno 5-Light Suspension Lamp
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Xeno 3-Light Suspension Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
As graceful as a cascade of bluebells, this elegant suspension lamp will add a romantic accent to
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Xeno 3-Light Suspension Lamp
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Teak Suspension Light, circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Scandinavian Teak suspension chandelier from the 1950-1960s. Four original bakelite E27
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak

Teak Suspension Light, circa 1960
Teak Suspension Light, circa 1960
H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 6.7 in
Suspension Light by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Satin glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Suspension Light by Paolo Rizzato
By Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Paolo Rizzato. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Metal, satin
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo Suspension Light, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo suspension light. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s. Glass, enameled metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

1960s Italian Gilt Brass Cord Woven Rope Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eye-catching Italian 1960s handcrafted cord woven rope pendant light with circular design. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Gilt Brass Rattan Bamboo Wicker Pendant Suspension Hanging Light
Located in Carimate, Como
Eyecatching Italian 1960s handcrafted rattan pendant light with circular design. This suspension
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moooi Plié Plissé Suspension Light in White with Coated Steel Pendant
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plié Plissé Light by Lukas Bazle is inspired by the kinetic movements found in nature. This kinetic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Glass and Resin Suspension Light, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Brutalist glass and resin suspension light from the 1960-1970s. Chunks of clear and tinted
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass and Resin Suspension Light, 1960
Glass and Resin Suspension Light, 1960
H 66.93 in W 21.26 in D 5.52 in
Shelter Suspension 3 by Ango, Hand Woven Pendant Light In Three Colours
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ semi-outdoor pendant light Lamp base type : E27/E26 screw fitting Lamp type : LED G125 filament 6W x 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Rare Suspension Light by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare suspension light by Guglielmo Ulrich. Designed in Italy, circa 1930s. Brass. Rewired for U.S
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Suspension Light in Hammered Aged Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
by the warmth of this Suspension Light. Place this ceiling light above a modern sofa and relax with
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Suspension Light in Hammered Aged Brass
Suspension Light in Hammered Aged Brass
H 3.55 in W 44.89 in D 5.91 in
Sublight Light Suspension, Roland De Mul
By Roland de Mul
Located in Geneve, CH
Sublight light suspension by Roland de Mul, WDSTCK Studio Measurements: 210 cm, adjustable height
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Sublight Light Suspension, Roland De Mul
Sublight Light Suspension, Roland De Mul
H 39.38 in W 82.68 in D 3.94 in
Luna Suspension Light by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luna suspension light by Gio Ponti for Tato Italia. Current production designed and manufactured in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

DNA Suspension Light by Eva Szumilas
Located in Geneve, CH
DNA Suspension Light by Eva Szumilas Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 160 cm. Materials: Cast aluminum
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

DNA Suspension Light by Eva Szumilas
DNA Suspension Light by Eva Szumilas
H 63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vistosi Incanto Suspension Light in White
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
. The LED source lights up the white shaded glass of the suspension and ceiling lamp versions. Neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Suspension Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass suspension light. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Handblown glass, patinated brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Axel Suspension Light by Michel Amar
Located in Geneve, CH
Axel Suspension Light by Michel Amar Dimensions: D 22 x W 160 x H 18 cm. Materials: Black bronze
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Axel Suspension Light by Michel Amar
Axel Suspension Light by Michel Amar
H 7.09 in W 63 in D 8.67 in
Cocoon Suspension Light for Flos, Attributed
By Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cocoon suspension light by Flos, attributed Original, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Brick
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Almond
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Anthracite
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

2022 Flos IC Light Suspension 1 Pendant by Michael Anastassiades in Chrome
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an IC Lights S1 Suspension Lamp made with chromed steel and blown glass. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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Suspension Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the suspension pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every suspension pendant light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a suspension pendant light, we have 1416 options in-stock, while there are 2753 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a suspension pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A suspension pendant light made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made suspension pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artemide, Flos and Moooi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Suspension Pendant Light?

A suspension pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,635, while the lowest priced sells for $77 and the highest can go for as much as $2,240,000.

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 Suspension Pendant Light
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.

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