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French Brass and Glass Three-Light Pendant, Cylindrical Lantern, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Art Deco Style brass and glass lantern, France, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x E14 for standard screw
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
3 Rare Models Kalmar Pendants with Armored Glass, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
3 rare models Kalmar pendants with armored glass
Only polished
Priced and sold per piece.
We have
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$831 Sale Price / item
46% Off
Limburg Mid Century Bronze and Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier, circa 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
copper brass pendant from Limburg, Germany. This large fixture features handblown bubble and textured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Harvey Guzzini Caramel Brown Space Age Pendant/Chandelier, Italy, circa 1970
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Guzzini chandelier or pendant in caramel/brown coloring, with an acrylic dome shape. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Flowerpot Pendant Light, circa 1968, large size
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Verner Panton, Danish 'Flowerpot' Pendant Light, designed 1968 in polished steel and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pia Guidetti for Lumi Milano Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling pendants.
Made in Italy, 1960s
Opaline glass shade, faceted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fantastic Set of Three American Glass Pendants, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three different sizes, white American glass with stylized bird’s motif, circa 1940, in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Ceiling Lamp Wrought Iron and Colored Glass Pendant Lustre, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France.
Lustre made in wrought iron and yellow glass.The glass is the original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
$477 Sale Price
31% Off
Large French Country House Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, circa 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegante Country House hand-blown opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,137 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
other space.
A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light in the neoclassical
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
The fixture
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Vintage Pendant Chandelier with Colored Discs, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique Italian pendant chandelier, circa 1950.
The circular creamy white painted enamel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930
s
Located in Beirut, LB
This Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a sleek chrome metal frame with a circular structure
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Cut Glass Pendant, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and unique Art Nouveau bronze and cut glass pendant, France, circa 1900s.
Socket: 1 x
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Orange Lacquered Metal Pendant, circa 1980
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of lacquered metal, plastic
1 x E27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful French alabaster pendant with bronze mounting, circa 1925.
Socket: 1 x E 27 for
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Marcel Wanders, Skygarden pendant lamp, sculpted Edition Flos, circa 2000.
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Marcel Wanders, Skygarden pendant lamp,
shiny white aluminum covered with white plaster,
sculpted
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
French Cherub Pendant Light with Vaseline Glass Shade, circa 1900–1920
Located in Worcester, GB
French Cherub Pendant Light with Vaseline Glass Shade, circa 1900–1920
Description:
A charming
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pendant Light by Gino Sarfatti with Seguso Glass, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The pendant light is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design, produced in the 1960s by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau", Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau".
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Made with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French Empire Style Pendant Bronze and Cut-Crystal Lantern, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Nouveau one light bronze and cut-crystal pendant, circa 1900s.
Socket: One x e27 (Edison
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Opaline and Clear Glass OversizedMushroom Shaped Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1591 The combination of the opaline and clear glass make this pendant a joy to look at both on and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo Celeste Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950
Celeste green suspension light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Art Deco Modernist Large Pendant in Aluminium and Tinted Glass CIRCA 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco modernist large pendant in aluminium and tinted glass. CIRCA 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" Ceiling Pendant for Artemide, Italy circa 1950s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" ceiling pendant for Artemide.
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Takes 4 medium base bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Staff Leuchten Set of Three
Brass
Hanging Pendant Lights / Lamps, circa 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern hanging pendant ceiling lights / lamps by Staff Leuchten of Germany, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Glass and Teak Pendant Light, Danish Design, Holmegaard, circa 1955
By Holmegaard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Triple tear drop pendant light. Danish design, circa 1955.
Opaline glass globes (blue, purple
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s, style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Moe Light, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peabody, MA
All original colorful three light pendant chandelier by Moe Lights in the style of Gerald Thurston
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,295 Sale Price
20% Off
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens circa 1920s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Luzette Pendant Light By Peter Behrens For Siemens Circa 1920s
- Acid etched glass top
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo Translucent Optical Honeycomb Glass Pendant Lamp Glass, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo translucent optical honeycomb glass pendant lamp glass, circa 1965
Rare Italian pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Copper Pendant Light By VEB Metaldrucker Halle Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Copper Pendant Light By VEB Metaldrucker Halle Circa 1970s
- Layered copper diffusers
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Melt Mini LED Pendant Light – Copper Tom Dixon, United Kingdom, circa 2019
By Tom Dixon
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Iconic Melt Mini LED pendant lamp designed by Tom Dixon, featuring a sculptural blown polycarbonate
Category
20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire, Metal, Nickel
Pair Gae Aulenti Venini Murano Blue Green Glass Brass Pendants circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Murano glass pendants in the style of Gae Aulenti, Italy circa 1970. Featuring thick blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,548 Sale Price / set
64% Off
Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps
5
Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendants (5) satin glass, Italy, Mid Century.
We have a set of 5
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant in Zanfirico Glass by Venini, Italy circa 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano ceiling pendant with zanfirico glass by Venini.
Italy, 1960s.
Rare and absolutely exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Deco Star Nautical Pendant(2available) Circa 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3058ab Frosted glass star pendant
Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb
2 available priced
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1970s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano Venini ceiling pendant by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Ice Crystal Glass Pendant Light or Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
fascinating lighting with a beautiful design. The frame and the chain are of full brass. Two-tier ice glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Ball Pendants in White Crackled Glass, USA Circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Three pendants with round crackled glass balls each with a single socket attached to a black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Six-light pendant lamp DLG Gaetano Scolari for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970
Located in LYON, FR
Six-light pendant lamp inspired by Gaetano Scolari for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970. Circular chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
J.T. Kalmar Grenada Clear Glass Pendant Lamps, circa 30 Pieces, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
One of circa 30 Austrian Grenada clear glass pendant lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950.
Sold and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Kalmar Austria Multiple Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25 Austrian clear glass pendant lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950.
We have 25 pieces in stock which
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Country House Brass Opaline Glass Pendants, circa 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Country House hand-blown opaline glass pendant lights with brass gallery, France circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,066 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Murano glass Renato Toso for Leucos ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass Renato Toso for Leucos ceiling pendant.
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Murano glass black on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,040 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern pendants or chandeliers attributed Max Ingrand for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$8,500 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Art Deco Pendant Vienna with Original Cut Glass Shade, circa 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna with original cut glass shade, circa 1920
Brass polished and stove
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Roberto Pamio for Leucos Murano glass ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roberto Pamio for Leucos Murano glass ceiling pendant, attribted.
Italy 1970s.
Rewired from US
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier attr. to Carlo Nason, Italy, circa 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare mid - century modern glass and chrome pendant attr. to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Glass Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture, circa 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful star-shaped light fixture by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Metal
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Keywords: Alabaster pendant light
Art Deco chandelier
antique lighting
Rose carved light fixture
1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
import duties and tariffs.
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Striking Antique Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light w. Warm Amber Veining, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Glowing antique alabaster pendant with rich amber veining, timeless elegance for any interior
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Hans Bergström, pendant copper light edited by Atelje Lyktan circa 1960
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Nice Patinated pendant light design by hans bergström for Atelje Lyktan in the 60's. The light is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Art Deco Glass Roses and Alabaster Pendant, France, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful french art deco alabaster and bronze pendant, circa 1920s.
This beautiful fixture is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Silk fringe
brass pendant model T607, circa 1960.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Hans Agne Jakobsson Fringe light made with silk with a brass core. A plexiglass is used on the top of the lamp to reflect the light. This model is one of the iconic model from t...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Circa Lighting Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the circa lighting pendant you’re looking for. A circa lighting pendant — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 3877 variations of the antique or vintage circa lighting pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the circa lighting pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A circa lighting pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one circa lighting pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Circa Lighting Pendant?
Prices for a circa lighting pendant start at $146 and top out at $596,046 with the average selling for $3,200.
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 Circa Lighting Pendant
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini 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 Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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, 2021The 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, 2024Here 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Where 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, 2023Yes, 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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