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19thc French Louis XV Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Pendant Lighting Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Antique Louis XV style Cut Crystal Beaded Ceiling Pendant Lighting Chandelier in Dore
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Orbette Pendant Lights by Ango – Sculptural Handwoven Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your space with Orbette by Ango—a modular pendant light handcrafted from ultra-fine 1 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Space Age White Witch Hat Pendant by Massive Belgium 1970-1980
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
White metal witch hat pendant by Massive Lighting, Belgium 1970-1980.
The item has 1 E 27 fitting
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$483 Sale Price
20% Off
10" dia Lotus Pendant by Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass leaf lotus lamp made by Feldman Lighting Co. Beautiful design and warm lighting diffused by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Two Light Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier Pendant, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Vienna, Austria. An original mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Pendant Light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto, made in the 1970s
Nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very goo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Dew 19 Cast Glass Pendant Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Small Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant by Kalmar, Three-Tier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Manhasset, NY
Small Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant by Kalmar, Three-Tier
Three-tier block
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 3500K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Projecteur 365 Pendant Lighting E26 150W in Moka by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Projecteur by Le Corbusier was designed for the Chandigarh High Court, India, in 1954. Aluminum body painted in night blue, white sand or moka. Diffuser glass curved and sandblas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
A pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Draped Satin Glass Pendant Lights
By Moe Lighting
Located in Charleston, SC
regency draped glass pendant lights. Canopy measures: 4” diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass U Pendant Lighting Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chain chandelier ceiling pendant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pendant Stem Lamp with 5 Globes Massive Belgium 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 5 lamps on a central chromed stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a plate, and each holds a round shade of clear glass ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton CS607 Lucite Ceiling Pendant Light by Frandsen Lighting of Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Verner Panton CS607 Lucite Ceiling Pendant Light by Frandsen Lighting A/S of Denmark
Labelled to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
$1,529 Sale Price
30% Off
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 44*44cm Vertical 24W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*44cm Horizontal 52W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*64cm Horizontal 86W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*64cm Vertical 86W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*64cm Vertical 40W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*64cm Horizontal 60W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*114cm Vertical 80W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*64cm Vertical 40W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*114cm Horizontal 80W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*64cm Vertical 60W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*44cm Horizontal 78W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*44cm Vertical 78W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*44cm Vertical 52W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*44cm Vertical 32W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*64cm Horizontal 40W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*44cm Vertical 78W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*178cm Horizontal 132W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*44cm Horizontal 32W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 44*44cm Vertical 24W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*64cm Vertical 86W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*178cm Horizontal 132W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 44*44cm Horizontal 24W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*44cm Vertical 52W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*64cm Horizontal 86W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*178cm Vertical 132W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*114cm Horizontal 80W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*64cm Horizontal 60W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*64cm Horizontal 40W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*44cm Horizontal 32W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*44cm Horizontal 52W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*114cm Horizontal 106W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*44cm Horizontal 78W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*64cm Vertical 60W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 44*44cm Horizontal 24W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*178cm Vertical 132W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*114cm Vertical 106W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 64*44cm Vertical 32W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 114*114cm Vertical 80W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*114cm Vertical 106W Black 2700K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Nemo Linescapes Desk Matrix Pendant Light 178*114cm Horizontal 106W Black 3000K
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Desk Matrix, our Linescapes System can now configured be in rectangular and square shapes, both vertically and horizontally. Sleek continuous light lines with an infinite nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The 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?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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This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.