What Is a swag pendant light?

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.

What is a mini pendant light?

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.

What are the parts of a pendant light called?

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.

What is the difference between a pendant light and a chandelier?

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.

Can you put a pendant light above a kitchen sink?

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

Where should a pendant light hang over a kitchen sink?

Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

Do glass pendant lights get dusty?

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.

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Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights

$1,600 / set

H 40 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This pair of Fortuny-style pendant lights echoes the hallmark elements of early 20th-century

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Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

$3,333 / set

H 26 in Dm 8 in

Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are

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Antique Venetian Glass Multi-Colored Chandelier with 12 Lights

$22,000

H 52 in Dm 32 in

Antique Venetian Glass Multi-Colored Chandelier with 12 Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

The Antique Venetian Glass Multi-Colored Chandelier with 12 Lights is a stunning and elegant

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Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 24 Lights, Made in Italy

$6,950 / item

H 57.09 in Dm 41.74 in

Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 24 Lights, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 18 Lights, Made in Italy

$5,170 / item

H 41.34 in Dm 41.74 in

Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 18 Lights, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Large Venetian Ceiling Lamp 3-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

$939

H 5.91 in Dm 21.66 in

Large Venetian Ceiling Lamp 3-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Large Venetian ceiling lamp 3-lights Murano glass, 1980s Diameter cm 55, lamps e27. Intact and in

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Metal

Venetian Ceiling Lamp 2-Lights Murano Glass "Rugiada", 1980s

$939

H 5.12 in Dm 20.48 in

Venetian Ceiling Lamp 2-Lights Murano Glass "Rugiada", 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Venetian ceiling lamp 2-lights Murano glass "Rugiada", 1980s Diameter cm 52, lamps e27. Intact and

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Metal

Monumental Venetian Ceiling Lamp 4-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

$1,063

H 13.78 in Dm 25.6 in

Monumental Venetian Ceiling Lamp 4-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Monumental Venetian ceiling lamp 4-lights Murano glass, 1980s Diameter cm 65, lamps e27. Intact and

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Large Venetian Ceiling Lamp 3-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

$344

H 5.91 in Dm 21.66 in

Large Venetian Ceiling Lamp 3-Lights Murano Glass, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

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1940s Venetian Chandelier, Hand Blown Smoked Glass, 12 Lights, Italy

$9,701

H 45.28 in Dm 53.15 in

1940s Venetian Chandelier, Hand Blown Smoked Glass, 12 Lights, Italy

Located in London, GB

A Large 1940s Venetian Chandelier. Hand blown smoked color glass, 12 lights . Made in Italy Murano

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Metal

Venetian Ceiling Lamp Mid-Century Murano Glass, 8-lights 1960s

$1,487

H 11.82 in Dm 18.12 in

Venetian Ceiling Lamp Mid-Century Murano Glass, 8-lights 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Venetian Ceiling Lamp Mid-Century Murano Glass, 8-lights 1960s Purchased in Venice in one of the

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Metal

Transparent Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with 16 Lights, 21st Century

$22,499

H 39.37 in Dm 41.34 in

Transparent Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with 16 Lights, 21st Century

Located in Villaverla, IT

Transparent Venetian Murano glass chandelier with 16 lights, 21st century. Superb example of the

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21st Century Venetian Chandelier 13 Lights Handmade Murrina Glass by Multiforme

$6,309Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 90.56 in Dm 27.56 in

21st Century Venetian Chandelier 13 Lights Handmade Murrina Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

In the design lighting Delice the Venetian tradition of the “murrina” is deprived of all its colors

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Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s

$2,725 / set

H 41.34 in Dm 22.84 in

Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

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21st Century Venetian Chandelier 9 Lights Clear Grey Murano Glass by Multiforme

$2,797Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 3.94 in

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Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Albireo Venetian Gray Gold Chandelier 6 Lights

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Located in Murano, Venice, IT

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Located in London, GB

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Large French Chandelier with Nine-Lights and a Coupe of Venetian Cut Glass

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Large French Chandelier with Nine-Lights and a Coupe of Venetian Cut Glass

Located in Oldebroek, NL

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Venetian Glass and Bronze Pendant Lights

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Venetian Glass and Bronze Pendant Lights

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant Venetian glass pendants wrapped in bronze leaves

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Six Lights Venetian Chandelier, Italy 1950

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H 27.56 in Dm 24.81 in

Six Lights Venetian Chandelier, Italy 1950

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant 6 lights venetian Murano chandelier with a gilded cupola. Perfect vintage condition, no

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Pair of Venetian Murano Amethyst Caged Glass Pendant or Lantern Ceiling Lights

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H 13 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Venetian Murano Amethyst Caged Glass Pendant or Lantern Ceiling Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

pendant or lantern lights. Each fixture uses one 60-watt "A" base bulb Newly wired. Size of each

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Trio Majestic Venetian Ceiling lights. Murano

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Trio Majestic Venetian Ceiling lights. Murano

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped according to the

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Antique Venetian Lavender Chandelier with 6 Lights

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H 43 in W 34 in D 34 in

Antique Venetian Lavender Chandelier with 6 Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous antique lavendar venetian chandelier with 6 lights. Featuring beautiful textured glass and

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Spectacular Pair of Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

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H 25.6 in Dm 50.01 in

Spectacular Pair of Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

Located in Budapest, HU

structure is plated with gold. Eighteen lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 126 cm, height 65

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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Vintage Venetian Gold Glass Chandelier with 6 Lights

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H 30 in Dm 28 in

Vintage Venetian Gold Glass Chandelier with 6 Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine vintage Italian Venetian chandeliers with gold glass. Featuring beautiful curved arms

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blue, three lights Venetian 20's Venini Chandelier

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H 36 in Dm 32 in

Blue, three lights Venetian 20's Venini Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Rich details on the ceiling arm, three arms with lights and three "riccioli". Rewired.

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Rare 40's turquoise Venetian 12 lights chandelier

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H 27 in Dm 22 in

Rare 40's turquoise Venetian 12 lights chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A gracious and rare piece probably manufactured by Venini. 12 lights up to 400 watts.

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Six Lights Venetian Chandelier by Livio Seguso, circa 1940

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Six Lights Venetian Chandelier by Livio Seguso, circa 1940

By Livio Seguso

Located in Brussels, BE

Six lights Venetian chandelier by Livio Seguso, circa 1940.

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Superb Venetian Glass Chandelier, All Original, circa 1860, 16 Lights

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Superb Venetian Glass Chandelier, All Original, circa 1860, 16 Lights

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb Venetian glass chandelier. All original, circa 1860. 16 lights in two tiers. A truly

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18th Century Venetian Crystal Chandelier with 22 Lights, c. 1780

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H 62 in Dm 48 in

18th Century Venetian Crystal Chandelier with 22 Lights, c. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Venetian 22-Light Crystal and Cut-glass Chandelier, dating from the late 18th century, and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Venetian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, with Two-Tiers of Lights

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H 46 in W 32 in D 32 in

Venetian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, with Two-Tiers of Lights

Located in Houston, TX

Venetian twelve-light chandelier, exquisite form with glass central. Post.

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Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass with 6 Lights, Italy

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H 33.46 in Dm 31.5 in

Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass with 6 Lights, Italy

Located in Villaverla, IT

Venetian Rezzonico chandelier in transparent Murano glass with 6 lights, Italy. This marvellous

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Large 27-lights Venetian Palace Chandelier in Glass, Murano, Italy, early 20th

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H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 53.15 in

Large 27-lights Venetian Palace Chandelier in Glass, Murano, Italy, early 20th

Located in NICE, FR

Murano glass rezzonico chandelier multicoloured flowers 27 lights early 20th Italy This chandelier

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Monumental Venetian Glass Chandelier with 18 Lights on Two Tiers in Pale Gold

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H 72 in W 51 in D 51 in

Monumental Venetian Glass Chandelier with 18 Lights on Two Tiers in Pale Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale Venetian glass chandelier with 18 lights. This chandelier is an exquisite shade of

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Venetian 1930s Lantern with Floral Lights in the Manner of Seguso Vetri d'Arte

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H 23 in Dm 16 in

Venetian 1930s Lantern with Floral Lights in the Manner of Seguso Vetri d'Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Montclair, NY

A lovely and rare Italian lantern pendant light in the manner of Seguso Vetri d' Arte of Murano

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Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lights

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H 15 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Blown Murano glass in brass wire frames

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Set of Three Murano Glass Pendant Lights

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Set of Three Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Venetian Murano glass pendant lights encased in gilt metal cages. One of each color: white, pale

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Pair of Seguso Venetian Murano Amethyst Glass Pendant Lights

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Pair of Seguso Venetian Murano Amethyst Glass Pendant Lights

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Pair of Venetian Seguso glass lanterns/pendant lights. They feature spectacular amethyst colored

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Antique Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

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Antique Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful, practical size and mint condition pair of antique Venetian, art glass pendants. If

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Pair of Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

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H 22.84 in Dm 61.42 in

Pair of Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

Located in Budapest, HU

structure is plated with gold. 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 156 cm, height 58 cm

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Blue Glass into Iron Frames

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H 27 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Blue Glass into Iron Frames

Located in Lisse, NL

several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original pair is something truly special. What made this

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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Trio Spectacular Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

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H 22.84 in Dm 51.97 in

Trio Spectacular Venetian Murano Ceiling Lights

Located in Budapest, HU

Realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold. Eighteen-light spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter...

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Monumental Antique Venetian Chandelier Having 41 Lights

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H 48 in Dm 50 in

Monumental Antique Venetian Chandelier Having 41 Lights

Located in Manhasset, NY

Monumental antique Venetian chandelier having 41 lights. This palatial chandelier is sure to light

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Spectacular Pair of Venetian Ceiling Lights. Murano 1990

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H 25.6 in Dm 49.61 in

Spectacular Pair of Venetian Ceiling Lights. Murano 1990

Located in Budapest, HU

structure is plated with gold. Eighteen lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 125 cm, height 65

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Fine antique Venetian crystal chandelier with six lights

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H 45 in W 36 in D 36 in

Fine antique Venetian crystal chandelier with six lights

Located in Houston, TX

. Scrolling arms with Six lights eminate from the center. Long beads connect from The upper bobeche in a

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Venetian Crystal and Bronze dore Chandelier with 6 Lights

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H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in

Venetian Crystal and Bronze dore Chandelier with 6 Lights

Located in Houston, TX

A bowl shaped fixture made up of a multitude of Venetian crystal pieces That surround the fixture

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Venetian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier; with two tiers of lights

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H 46 in W 32 in D 32 in

Venetian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier; with two tiers of lights

Located in Houston, TX

Venetian twelve-light chandelier, exquisite form with glass central. Post.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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In Stock in Los Angeles, Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 6 Lights, Made in Italy

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H 31 in Dm 26.7 in

In Stock in Los Angeles, Outdoor Venetian Chandelier 6 Lights, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) Thanks to this technology, it is now possible to fit any outdoor environment with Venetian style

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979

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H 24.5 in Dm 31 in

Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979

By Barovier

Located in Lisse, NL

size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights. If you are looking for a

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

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Metal

Venetian Chandelier five lights

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H 31 in D 20 in

Venetian Chandelier five lights

Located in Scarsdale, NY

This is a great classic Venetian chandelier. The green and pink flowers are charming. The

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Venetian Chandelier 5 lights Cobalt blu/acquamarine

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H 23.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Venetian Chandelier 5 lights Cobalt blu/acquamarine

Located in New Orleans, LA

Original Venetian chandelier, 5 lights in cobalt blu with a combination of cobalt blu and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Glass

Fabulous 12 Lights Cà Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier.

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H 44 in Dm 46 in

Fabulous 12 Lights Cà Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier.

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Gorgeous Venetian Classic Chandelier in Murano Glass. 12 Lights ( 9 + 3 ), this chandelier

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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19th Century Venetian Wood And Iron 6 Lights Chandelier

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H 26 in Dm 28 in

19th Century Venetian Wood And Iron 6 Lights Chandelier

Located in Hudson, NY

A wood and iron Venetian chandelier, it was for candles, and we recently had it wired for the usa

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Venetian "Trumpet" Pendant Lights

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Venetian "Trumpet" Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceramic trumpet form pendant lights. Each lamp is comprised of 2 pieces, one straight rod and one

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Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

#4100A/B 'Modernist' Italian White Glass Pendant Lights

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H 17 in Dm 18 in

#4100A/B 'Modernist' Italian White Glass Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

MODERNIST VENETIAN PAINTED WHITE GLASS BOWL PENDANT LIGHTS. 1 BOWL WITH RED DECOR 1 BOWL WITH

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Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount

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Original 8 lights Venetian Glass Chandelier

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H 36 in Dm 36 in

Original 8 lights Venetian Glass Chandelier

By Ongarato

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely original Venetian glass chandelier. 8 light in milky white finish with light gold accents in

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Venetian Scavo Glass Pendant Lights in Etched Aqua and Salmon Pink

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Pair of Venetian Scavo Glass Pendant Lights in Etched Aqua and Salmon Pink

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Venetian blown glass pendant lights with acid etched finish in aqua and salmon pink. Scavo is a

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1990s Italian Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel

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$2,900 / item

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

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Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

$2,459 / item

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$116,139

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

$5,419 / item

H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Smallest Venetian Murano Hall Pendant Mouth Blown Glass into Wrought Iron Frame

$1,428

H 23 in Dm 6 in

Smallest Venetian Murano Hall Pendant Mouth Blown Glass into Wrought Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Smallest ever Venetian pendant in a real, hand forged wrought iron frame. This adorable and antique Venetian pendant light is the smallest of its kind that we ever had the pleasure ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme

$1,990Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in

Classic venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our col...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

$3,600 / item

H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

$101,116

H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of monumental Italian 1930s Art Deco bronze wall lamps

$7,137 / set

H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in

Pair of monumental Italian 1930s Art Deco bronze wall lamps

By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Monumental pair of Art Deco bronze three-light wall lamps. Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

$24,500

H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

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Venetian Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of venetian pendant lights available for sale. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and metal, all venetian pendant lights available were constructed with great care. We have 17 antique and vintage venetian pendant lights in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of venetian pendant lights available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of venetian pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Victorian venetian pendant lights are of considerable interest. Many venetian pendant lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Multiforme, Livio Seguso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte produced popular venetian pendant lights that are worth a look.

How Much are Venetian Pendant Lights?

Venetian pendant lights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,734, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $27,785.

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.