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Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 professionally restored
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern round white porcelain pendant light by Rubens Lighting Co, Japan.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Bronze Search Light Pendant
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion This very
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion. This very
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
have been expertly modified to pendant lights. The main body of the light is made from cast brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s
By Kokosha
Located in Kojetice, CZ
and produced by Kokosha ,Osaka in Japan during the 1980s- 1990s. Originally made for tankers, cargo
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Chrome

Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling tube light as seen in the movie Star Wars 'The Force awakens
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant, Cage & Glass Shade
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1980's cast steel explosion proof ceiling cage light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Yayoi Pendant Light by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Yayoi pendant light by Lina Rincon Dimensions: H 50 x 30 x 30 cm Materials: blown glass, brass
Category

2010s English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Constellation 16 Pendant Light, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Constellation 16 pendant light, Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Buri (palm leaf spines), powder
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Constellation 8 Pendant Light, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Constellation 8 pendant light, Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Buri (palm leaf spines), powder-coated
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Constellation 24 Pendant Light, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Constellation pendant light 24, Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Buri (palm leaf spines), powder-coated
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant - Glass Dome, Shade & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An industrial cast steel cage ceiling pendant light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese
Category

2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
This fabulous mid-century saucer large pendant light has been decoupaged in a red floral Japanese
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant, Cage & Glass Shade, Large
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1980's cast steel explosion proof ceiling cage light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Amaea"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Jpanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
Category

2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Japanese-style Mid-Century Modern wooden pendant light from circa the 1970s. Wooden
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pendant Light, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pendant Light, 1970s
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautiful off during the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi Studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history
Category

2010s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fringes of the Fran lamp — made from sustainable rayon raffia, also known as Japanese grass
Category

2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
H 35.43 in W 25.59 in D 25.59 in
Antique French Pagoda Style Glass and Metal Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large brass and holophane style glass pendant light. France, c1930s. Reminiscent of a Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

SAMPLE, Porcelain pendant light, Kawa Series, white translucent ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series one-of-a-kind Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio This is a discounted SAMPLE item with
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Modern Black Wooden Pendant Light, Burning Ego by WDSTCK
By Wim Verzantvoort, WDSTCK
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary black wooden pendant light - Burning Ego by Wim Verzantvoort for WDSTCK Design: Wim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural pendant lamp part of the Wonder Things Collection. The lamp is a unique blend of artisan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hokore Pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
The HOKORE pendant is a pure work of art. The play of the light and shadow will add a sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Hokore Pendant
Hokore Pendant
H 10.24 in Dm 18.12 in
Sen pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
The SEN pendant is a truly unique light sculptures that will add a light and shadow play in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Sen pendant
Sen pendant
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
Kawa Series Leather-cast porcelain pendant light, white translucent ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series one-of-a-kind Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Ron pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
Japanese paper is instead wrapped around PET resin and starchy glue to let light through and reduce the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Ron pendant
Ron pendant
H 13.78 in Dm 18.12 in
Large Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculptural pendant lamp part of the Wonder Things Collection. The lamp is a unique blend of artisan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in White by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Wabi Long Grey, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Wabi Short Grey, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Wabi Long Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Wabi Short Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Kawa Series Light 05, White Organic Modern Porcelain Pendant Lamp, Leather Cast
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 05 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain pendant
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

"2Hc-L" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hooks and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand-made in
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"1Hf-L" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(1) 4.75” diameter white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand-made in
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"5H-s" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Sculptural Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece was made in 2023 as a variation of our popular "5H" pendant. Natural cotton cord
Category

2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Nylon

In-stock, Kawa Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain Pendant, Organic Modern
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Globe Pendant or Cascade Light by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Penadant Cascade light made of 3 glass globes in chrome tubes by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten
Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Maku 4" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 5" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 6" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 1" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 3" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 2" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) white swag hook and (1) 4.75” diam. white canopy. Doug Johnston’s collection of lighted works is hand
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

Isamu Noguchi. Akari 32N. 1st edition. Ozeki, Japan. 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
ISAMU NOGUCHI Akari model “32N” Light sculptural column Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Tie
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This iconical Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp Sculpture 30A is a small pendant lamp executed in handmade
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70EN lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Late Century Japanese Industrial Flameproof Cast Bronze and Glass Cage Pandant
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial Japanese flameproof cast bronze ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Haro Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
after the Japanese word for ‘halo’. Poised on a slender matte powder coated metal base, a refined
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Haro Pendant
Haro Pendant
H 17.7 in Dm 19.7 in
Grey Industrial Cast Aluminum Light from Yamada Co. Ltd
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Induatrial cage pendant light made by Yamada Co.Ltd. in Japan during the 1960s. It features a cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mun Pendant Large
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
The design of the Mūn light series marries Asian design sensibilities with a timeless aesthetic
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mun Pendant Large
Mun Pendant Large
H 7.7 in Dm 13 in
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Japanese Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese pendant light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and paper, every Japanese pendant light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese pendant light, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Kokosha are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Pendant Light?

Prices for a Japanese pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $460 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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 Japanese Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs 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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