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White Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter / 80" black wire
Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb
Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$470 / item
1970s Chrome hanging Lights Glass Bulb by Motoko Ishi for Staff Lights, Germany
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
set of two tube hanging lights
Producer:
Staff Lights, Germany
Design
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with 9 Lights, Germany 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier was made in 1930s Germany. It's made of metal and beautiful, hand-crafted
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Pressed Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
6 brass and glass pendant lights, made in 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The lights consists of a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Sputnik Hanging Light by Cosack Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik hanging light
Producer:
Cosack lights, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights are handmade by dedicated designers from Denmark and Sweden.
With beautiful fragile steel cable
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light, Cosack Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik hanging light
Producer:
Cosack Lights, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,232 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Stepped Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
8
Located in London, GB
Antique stepped opaline glass pendant lights.
Sold individually.
Enamel galleries, opaline
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$364 / item
Vintage Pendant Lights by Glashutte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Opaline and brass pendant lights by Glashutte Limburg.
The lamp shades emit a warm welcomming
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Grande Chandelier in Polished Steel with 16 Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Grande Chandelier in Polished Steel with 16 Lights Germany 1960s.
This is a magnificent
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Large Cascade Chandelier with Six Lights by Staff, Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large cascade model 9028/6 produced by Staff Leuchten in 1960's, Germany. Six lights fixtures in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Chandelier with 8 Lights, Polished Brass, Glass Lampshades, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Chandelier with 8 lights, polished brass, black metal, glass lampshades. Germany, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,070 Sale Price
40% Off
Kandem Model 540 Pendant Lights, Circa 1930s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
" on the shades.
- Produced by Körting and Mathiesen, Leipzig.
- German ~ 1930s.
- Measures: 24cm
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,917 / set
Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter
Sohne
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne
- Stepped handblown clear and acid etched
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
One of Six Italian Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six Murano art glass pendant chandelier light fixtures, 1960s-1970s.
Gorgeous, substantial piece
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,201 / item
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light by Cosack Lights, 1960s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sputnik hanging light
Producer:
Cosack Lights, Germany
Origin:
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Lights By Schaco Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Candy Striped Opaline Pendant Lights By Schaco Circa 1930s
- Vitreous white porcelain tops
Category
Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Glass Pendant Lights by Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pendant lights by Hustadt Leuchten made from a yellow bubble glass shade and a wooden and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cord, Glass, Wood
White Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage European industrial hanging lamp.
Cast iron with clear glass.
Weight 5.10 kg / 11.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Category
20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Pendant Lights
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer
aluminum top
2 meter / 80" black cotton
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Trio of Mid 20th Century Glass Phillips Pendants Lights
Located in London, GB
Trio of Mid 20th Century Glass Phillips Pendants Lights
A set of 3 stylish glass mid 20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Three Doria Brass Light Fixtures Two Wall Lights and One Chandelier, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights:
Each wall light, with 2 tubes, requires 1 standard 40 Watt E17 bulbs.
The size: 4.33" width x
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial Bauhaus pendant.
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Milk Glass
1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Gloucester, GB
Sistrah
- German ~ 1930s
- 40cm wide x 35cm tall
Sistrah
As the distributor of Poul Henningsen's
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$2,198 / item
Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 530 Bauhaus pendant lights by Kandem Circa 1920s
- Price is per light (2 available
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with Eight lights, Germany 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with eight lights, made in Germany in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co. 20th Century
By Wiska
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of German nautical aluminum hanging ship lights, Attributed to Wiska Co. 20th Century.
Category
20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Several Geometric Brass and Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several geometric brass and glass pendant lights by Limburg, 1970s.
Beautiful minimalistic light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Diamond Hanging Light by Aloys Gangkofner for Erco Lights in Germany
By ERCO Leuchten, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ERCO Lights in Germany.
The shade is made of thick acryl in elliptical formed pattern. Diameter 38cm
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Opaline Pendant Lights by Marianne Brandt for Schwintzer
Gräff
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Gloucester, GB
Opaline pendant lights by Marianne Brandt for Schwintzer & Gräff
- Price is per light
- Opaline
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Set of 2 Original Brass Wall Lights Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany 1950
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall lights set of 2
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Origin
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,141 Sale Price
20% Off
One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on.
The lovely shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,069 / item
Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights by Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer
Metal top
Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb
Priced
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights by Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer
Metal top
Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb
Priced
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Smoked Golden/Brown Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler. A unique shape and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
1 of 3 Handblown Glass Tube Light Made by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1 of 3 tubular pendant lights.
Hand blown glass.
Producer Staff Lights, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
- Price is per light (10 available
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mercury Glass
Xxl Chromed Metal Bubble Hanging Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff Lights, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Xxl Bubble hanging light
PRODUCER:
Staff Lights, Germany
DESIGN
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century 1960
s Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Mid-Century ceramic swag pendant lights, circa 1960's, done in deep mustard yellow with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Exceptional Pair of Amber Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end XL Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured circa 1960. Real
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Brown Metal Bubble Hanging Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff Lights, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Bubble hanging light
Producer:
Staff Lights, Germany
Design:
Rolf
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
New Old Stock, Opal Glass Hanging Tube Light by Cosack Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
New old stock!
Article:
Hanging light
Producer:
Cosack lights, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
One of the Two Orange Peill
Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade is made of a ‘cast
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Golden Inclusions Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights with glass, possibly from Murano, featuring golden
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany.
Heavy quality
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Pair of Amber Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end XL Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured circa 1960. Real
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Exceptional Pair of Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange!
With a white or black cord and canopy.
The lovely hand
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
XXL Antique Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Up to 50
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A huge run of antique pendant lights by high quality manufactuerer Zeiss Ikon.
Germany, c1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Pair of Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s.
Large globe shaped pendants with
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Matt Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Matt opaline glass pendant
Metal and brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by HWK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and old factory lamp by HWK
Grey enamel with grey cast iron top
White interior
Weight: 5.40 kg / 11.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Peill
Putzler Pair of Biomorphic
Futura
Clear Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury design by Peill and Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design - often referred to as "wave" - they are, in fact, from the 'Futura' rang...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Limburg Pendant Lights, Brass and Topaz Iron Glass, 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of pendant lamps by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Topaz (gold brown) tone. Bubble glass with a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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German Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of German pendant lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct German pendant lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1394 antique and vintage German pendant lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. German pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern German pendant lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made German pendant lights over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Peill
Putzler and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are German Pendant Lights?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $289,122 highest priced.
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 German 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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