What is the best lighting for office work?

The best lighting for office work is daylight! Beyond that, the best office lighting is typically a bright white light with blue tones to bring an energetic feel to the space. The main type of lights usually used for office lighting are LEDs. You will find a wide variety of lighting fixtures on 1stDibs for your office needs.

What type of lights are used in offices?

The main types of lights usually used in offices are fluorescent/compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED. Office spaces typically feature bright white light with blue tones with the intention of bringing an energetic feel to the space. The sparkle that your office space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Office Pendant Lighting

Multi Arm Chandelier

Y Lighting

Black Globe Chandelier

Ring Pendant Chandelier

Spun Aluminum Chandelier

Mini Chandeliers

Glass Globe Lighting

Tinto Brass

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trevi Multi Arm 10 Pendant by CTO Lighting

$13,053 / item

Small Artés Collective Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

By CTO Lighting

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Artés Collective pendant lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Bronze with satin brass details and

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Small Artés Collective Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

$17,622 / item

Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order

$350 / item

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Terracotta Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Terracotta & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Terracotta Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Waxed Aluminum, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x industry pendant in waxed aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Waxed Aluminum, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Dome Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order

$600 / item

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Sea Blue MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Sea Blue by RESEARCH Lighting. We can customize the

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Sea Blue MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Light Blue, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry pendant in light blue by RESEARCH Lighting. We can customize the

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Light Blue, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Unusual Brass Pendant By Globe Lighting ca 1950 s

By Globe Lighting

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual ceiling mount-pendant chandelier by Globe Lighting Products, ca' 1950's. Similar to the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unusual Brass Pendant By Globe Lighting ca 1950 s

$1,850

Satin Brass Large Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

By CTO Lighting

Located in Geneve, CH

Satin brass large cloudesley pendant lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass with matt opal

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Satin Brass Large Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

$37,073 / item

Dark Bronze Large Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

By CTO Lighting

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark bronze large cloudesley pendant lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: dark bronze with matt opal

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dark Bronze Large Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

$37,073 / item

Dark Bronze Medium Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

By CTO Lighting

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark bronze medium Cloudesley pendant lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: dark bronze with matt opal

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dark Bronze Medium Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

$20,957 / item

Dark Bronze Small Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

By CTO Lighting

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark bronze small Cloudesley pendant lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: dark bronze with matt opal

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dark Bronze Small Cloudesley Pendant Lamp by CTO Lighting

$11,985 / item

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Pink Chalk Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Pink Chalk & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Pink Chalk Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, White Waxed Aluminum, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in White & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, White Waxed Aluminum, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Vine Green Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Vine Green & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Vine Green Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Blue Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Flat Blue & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Blue Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Cream Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Flat Cream & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Flat Cream Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Aspen Green Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Aspen Green & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured

Category

2010s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Aspen Green Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Cadet Blue Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Cadet Blue & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Cadet Blue Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black and Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Matte Black & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black and Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Colonial Red Silver, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x industry pendant in colonial red & waxed aluminum designed and manufactured

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Colonial Red Silver, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Customizable Oversized Industry Pendant by Research.Lighting, Dark Blue, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x industry pendant in dark blue by RESEARCH Lighting. We can customize the

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Oversized Industry Pendant by Research.Lighting, Dark Blue, MTO

$3,000 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Nemo Linescapes vertical recessed - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of floor, ceiling and wall elements, efficient with an highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in aluminium extruded and opal white polycarbonate diffuser. Horizontal ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes vertical recessed - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting White

$700 / item

Nemo Linescapes vertical recessed - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of floor, ceiling and wall elements, efficient with an highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in aluminium extruded and opal white polycarbonate diffuser. Horizontal ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes vertical recessed - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting White

$700 / item

Dish Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Dish Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Dish Pendant, by Research.Lighting, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

$625 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 20" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 20" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

$781 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 20" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 20" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

$781 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 10" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 10" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

$289 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 16" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 16" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

$470 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 10" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 10" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

$289 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 12" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 12" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal White Trim

$398 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 16" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 16" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

$470 / item

Nemo Asteroide Collection 12" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp in triplex blown glass, opal matt white. Metal parts chromed or painted in white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Nemo Asteroide Collection 12" Pendant Lighting in Glass Metal Chrome Trim

$398 / item

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 130 - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp with an efficient highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in extruded aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 130 - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White

$1,180 / item

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 200 - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp with an efficient highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in extruded aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 200 - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White

$1,290 / item

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 130 - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp with an efficient highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in extruded aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 130 - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White

$1,180 / item

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 200 - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pendant lamp with an efficient highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in extruded aluminum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes horizontal 200 - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White

$1,290 / item

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

The Montera Pendant Light by Blueprint Lighting featured an undulating, biomorphic form atop a

Category

2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021

$1,675 / item

Nemo Linescapes vertical - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in Aluminum White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of floor, ceiling and wall elements, efficient with an highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in aluminium extruded and opal white polycarbonate diffuser. Horizontal ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes vertical - white - LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in Aluminum White

$660 / item

Nemo Linescapes vertical - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in Aluminum White

By Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of floor, ceiling and wall elements, efficient with an highly versatile linear luminous output. Body in aluminium extruded and opal white polycarbonate diffuser. Horizontal ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Nemo Linescapes vertical - white - LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in Aluminum White

$660 / item

Handmade BROOKLYN (Medium) Pendant by the Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Pendants are a tribute to the timeless charm of historic brownstones and the vibrant life of the borough

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Handmade BROOKLYN (Medium) Pendant by the Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting

$1,800 / item

Handmade BROOKLYN (Small) Pendant by the Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Pendants are a tribute to the timeless charm of historic brownstones and the vibrant life of the borough

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Handmade BROOKLYN (Small) Pendant by the Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting

$1,095 / item

Contemporary Alabaster Pendant in Antique Brass by Tigermoth Lighting

By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD

Located in Reading, GB

A stunning individual pendant light hewn from solid alabaster. When lit, the alabaster shade offers

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Contemporary Alabaster Pendant in Antique Brass by Tigermoth Lighting

$1,137 / item

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

$1,105 Sale Price / item

15% Off

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Made to Order

$1,317 Sale Price / item

15% Off

Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Globe Pendant in Brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

$800 / item

Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Ball Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order

$400 / item

MADELEINE Pendant in Brass, Bronze Marble Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

lighting. Just as Dior's designs defied conventions, this pendant's captivating asymmetry creates an

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

MADELEINE Pendant in Brass, Bronze Marble Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting

$2,800 / item

Contemporary Folded Brass Pendant in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting

By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD

Located in Reading, GB

rose. Designed and handmade by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Folded Brass Pendant in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting

$1,195 / item

Y Mini Pendant Light, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Mini Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Y Mini Pendant Light, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

$600 / item

Y Pendant Mini by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globes, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Mini in Brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Y Pendant Mini by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globes, Made to Order

$1,000 / item

Y Pendant Light, Small, by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Light, small, designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Y Pendant Light, Small, by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order

$1,020 Sale Price / item

15% Off

Y Pendant Light, Medium, by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Light, Medium, designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Y Pendant Light, Medium, by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass, Made to Order

$1,500 / item

Y Pendant Light, Medium, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Light, Medium, designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Y Pendant Light, Medium, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

$850 Sale Price / item

15% Off

Y Pendant Light, Small, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x Y Pendant Light, small, designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Y Pendant Light, Small, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order

$800 / item

Harper Pendant in Brass Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Fontana Arte, Flos

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Harper Pendant, the sister product of our beloved Harper Wall Sconce. This pendant

Category

2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Harper Pendant in Brass Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting

$2,600 / item

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Office Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of office pendant lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 78359 options for an antique or vintage piece of office pendant lighting now, or shop our selection of 10388 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of office pendant lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of office pendant lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of office pendant lighting over the years, but those crafted by Gaetano Sciolari, Venini and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Office Pendant Lighting?

A piece of office pendant lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,192, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $805,273.

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 Office Pendant Lighting

What is the best lighting for office work?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The best lighting for office work is daylight! Beyond that, the best office lighting is typically a bright white light with blue tones to bring an energetic feel to the space. The main type of lights usually used for office lighting are LEDs. You will find a wide variety of lighting fixtures on 1stDibs for your office needs.
What type of lights are used in offices?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The main types of lights usually used in offices are fluorescent/compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED. Office spaces typically feature bright white light with blue tones with the intention of bringing an energetic feel to the space. The sparkle that your office space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting on 1stDibs.
What is a mini pendant light?
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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.
What Is a swag pendant light?
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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.
What is the difference between a pendant light and a chandelier?
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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.
What are the parts of a pendant light called?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
Do glass pendant lights get dusty?
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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.
Where should a pendant light hang over a kitchen sink?
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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.
Can you put a pendant light above a kitchen sink?
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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.