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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Art Deco or Art Nouveau Pink Purple Glass Muller Freres Style Chandelier

$2,969

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne

By Jacco Maris

Located in Yonkers, NY

lighting.” Maris’ early interior design education took place in the Utrecht in his home country of The

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Jacco Maris Ode 1647 15-Light Pendant Champagne

$42,304 / item

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Set of 2 Mid-Century Topan Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton for Louis, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Set of 2 Mid-Century Topan Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970s Original Topan

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Topan Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton for Louis, 1970s

$1,759 / set

Vistosi Multi-Color Glass Pendant Midcentury 1950s Italian Design Ceiling Lamp

By Vistosi

Located in Brescia, IT

Pendant lamps by Vistosi, 1950s Colored glass Black metal frame Brass details Measure

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

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Metal, Brass

Vistosi Multi-Color Glass Pendant Midcentury 1950s Italian Design Ceiling Lamp

$2,969

Murano Rectangular Pink Violet Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and unique glass with pink tones. All in Murano glass with a brass structure. The glasses are treated with a specia...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Rectangular Pink Violet Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

$8,313 / item

Pair of French Art Nouveau Art Deco Bronze Lantern in Pink Purple Glass Fringe

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau and Art Deco bronze lantern with garlands, and purple and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Nouveau Art Deco Bronze Lantern in Pink Purple Glass Fringe

$2,672 / item

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Ah Glass Pendant Lamp from Peill Putzler

By Peill Putzler

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Glass Pendulum from the renowned manufacturer Putzler in very special colors. The luminaire body made of red or blue over-finishing glass show an elegant drop shape. Bel...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Ah Glass Pendant Lamp from Peill Putzler

$2,345 / set

Eco Friendly XXL Red Orange Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandelier H 86.6 inch

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

aesthetic achieved. The lighting brings bamboo weaving into modern interior spaces by rethinking bamboo

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21st Century and Contemporary British Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Eco Friendly XXL Red Orange Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandelier H 86.6 inch

$3,741 / item

1 of the 3 Eco Friendly Green, Orange, Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandeliers

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

yet unexpected aesthetic achieved. The lighting brings bamboo weaving into modern interior spaces by

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21st Century and Contemporary British Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1 of the 3 Eco Friendly Green, Orange, Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandeliers

$4,145 / item

1 of the 3 Eco Friendly Red Orange Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandeliers

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

aesthetic achieved. The lighting brings bamboo weaving into modern interior spaces by rethinking bamboo

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21st Century and Contemporary British Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1 of the 3 Eco Friendly Red Orange Purple Bamboo Art Deco Style Chandeliers

$3,741 / item

Danish Modern Ole Panton Seks-Tre-Pendel of Metal + Purple lacquer by Lyfa 1960s

By Lyfa, Ole Panton

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Seks-Tre-pendel/ceiling lamp made of metal with purple lacquer. It's designed by Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Ole Panton Seks-Tre-Pendel of Metal + Purple lacquer by Lyfa 1960s

$712

"Divan-2" Pendant Lamp by Simon P. Henningsen for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s

By Simon Poul Henningsen, Lyfa

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Divan-2" ceiling light designed by Simon P. Henningsen. Originally designed in 1962 for the Divan-2 restaurant at Tivoli in Copenhagen. Chromed steel with polychrome lacquered insid...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Divan-2" Pendant Lamp by Simon P. Henningsen for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s

$2,375

Italian Mid-Century Murano Frosted Glass Pendant Set by De Majo Murano, 1970s

By Vistosi, De Majo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful set of three satin frosted glass pendant lights in different colors: blue, green and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Frosted Glass Pendant Set by De Majo Murano, 1970s

$2,850 / set

Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern flower pot pendant lamp with two-toned psychedelic

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971

$8,907

Retro Metal Ceiling Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Retro Metal Ceiling Lamp – 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style, Purple, Silver, Green, Striped Cable

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20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Retro Metal Ceiling Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style, 1980s

$391

Beautiful pair of large amethyst Murano Vistosi chandeliers

By Gino Vistosi

Located in London, GB

Beautiful pair of large Vistosi Murano amethyst glass chandeliers .8 tier, circular. 118 cm drop on chrome frame.

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful pair of large amethyst Murano Vistosi chandeliers

$8,348

Vintage Regency Lavender Pagoda Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

appropriate to age, contributing to its authentic vintage charm. Acquire this unique, textural lighting

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Lavender Pagoda Chandelier

$1,950

Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Amber Murano Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available 3 items....

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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Amber Murano Chandelier

$4,513

Post Modern Murano Chandelier in the style of Ponti for Venini

By (After) Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Brightly colored art glass chandelier made in Murano, Italy, in the style of Gio Ponti, for Venini, circa 1980/90's. The chandelier features eight arms, in polychrome saturated col...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Post Modern Murano Chandelier in the style of Ponti for Venini

$2,800

Mark Light S1 Ø300 110/120V Opal Violet Green Established Sons Martino Gamper

By Established Sons

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

glass rings carefully applied by hand during the blowing process. The pendant light is finished with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mark Light S1 Ø300 110/120V Opal Violet Green Established Sons Martino Gamper

$900 / item

A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark

By Th. Valentiner

Located in Søborg, DK

Danish designers who helped define modern lighting culture in the 1950s and 60s. Although there is not

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark

$1,750

Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Tronchi Glasses by Valentina Planta

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Italian chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large clear and ametista glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Tronchi Glasses by Valentina Planta

$10,689 / set

Amazing Lavender and Clear Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious lavender color and clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 4...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Amazing Lavender and Clear Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier

$3,325

Ceramic Pedant Lamp TRN D1 silver finish by Pani Jurek

By Pani Jurek

Located in Grojec, PL

TRN collection D1 model in silver finish. The D1 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection

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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pedant Lamp TRN D1 silver finish by Pani Jurek

$1,522 / item

c. 1950s Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Glass and Porcelain

Located in Skien, NO

**Stunning Ceiling Lamp, ca. 1950s – Scandinavian Modern Design** Elevate your space with this exquisite ceiling lamp, a true testament to Scandinavian Modern design from the mid-...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

c. 1950s Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Glass and Porcelain

$720 Sale Price

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Vistosi Neverrino Murano Glass Lamp by Gae Aulenti

By Luciano Vistosi, Gae Aulenti

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Exceptional and rare pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi from the "Neverino" series. Hand

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Neverrino Murano Glass Lamp by Gae Aulenti

$1,891

SLAMP Gemmy Suspension Arlecchino by Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco Wijffels

By Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco, Wijffels, Slamp

Located in Pomezia, Rome

space. E27 lighting. Made with Lentiflex. This item is compatible only in the United States and Canada

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

SLAMP Gemmy Suspension Arlecchino by Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco Wijffels

$585 / item

21st Century Firenze Flush Light in Crystal/Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

centred on a long metal stem. Firenze is available as a pendant light and a ceiling light. Additional

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Firenze Flush Light in Crystal/Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

$2,102 / item

Vertigo Chandelier by Jacopo Foggini

By Jacopo Foggini

Located in Milano, IT

numerous personal collections that represent a unique vision in the world of lighting design, increasingly

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Vertigo Chandelier by Jacopo Foggini

$15,550

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep

By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

rotate 350 degrees, and can be angled 160 degrees, providing a wide range of lighting compositions

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep

$1,484 / item

Sweet Fuchsia Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid

Located in Geneve, CH

. But SLIDE does not forget its first essence, lighting: in recent years it has developed a line of much

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Sweet Fuchsia Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid

$890 / item

Sweet Fuchsia Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano

Located in Geneve, CH

polyethylene furnishings with taste and class. But SLIDE does not forget its first essence, lighting: in recent

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Sweet Fuchsia Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano

$2,019 / item

Light Fuchsia Ali Baba Lanterna Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano

Located in Geneve, CH

first essence, lighting: in recent years it has developed a line of much more technical lamps for large

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Light Fuchsia Ali Baba Lanterna Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano

$890 / item

Dahlia Hanging Light by Le Verre Français, Art Glass, France, 1920

By Le Verre Francais

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

"Dahlia" Hanging lihght by Le Verre Français. Marie-Christine Joulin & Gerold Maier (2004) "Charles Schneider: Le verre français - Charder Schneider" p. 136.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Dahlia Hanging Light by Le Verre Français, Art Glass, France, 1920

$21,750 / item

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep

By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

rotate 350 degrees, and can be angled 160 degrees, providing a wide range of lighting compositions

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep

$1,484 / item

Spherical Chandelier Wrapped in Passementerie, Silk Cords with Tassel

Located in Ballard, CA

lighting collection.

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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spherical Chandelier Wrapped in Passementerie, Silk Cords with Tassel

$8,970 / item

Modern Lavender "Tronchi" Murano Glass Tube Form Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Glistening modern lavender "Tronchi" Murano glass featuring tiers of tube-shaped pieces. Beautiful and so unique! Available in other colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Lavender "Tronchi" Murano Glass Tube Form Chandelier

$5,400

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Blue Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

colours. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces. The lighting collections by

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Blue Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme

$1,781 Sale Price / item

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Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp, 80 Onion Silk Silvered Glass Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

Sabrina Landini DNA comes into life in all our creations, a touch of originality to your home decor. Sabrina Landini selects the most beautiful materials and assemble them to create ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp, 80 Onion Silk Silvered Glass Brass

$5,938 / item

Handblown Glass Chandelier

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

. Amazing look and can be custom-made in multiple sizes and colors. In the world of original lighting you

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Handblown Glass Chandelier

$3,895 / item

Set of 3 Murano Wall Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Pretty set of 3 wall light with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s. Murano glass in gold and transparent color with gold inclusions. Accommodates two E14 s...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Murano Wall Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s

$2,375 / set

Large Murano Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1960's Italian blown glass chandelier with interior candelabra lights and long blue blown glass fronds, bowl and finial. Measurements: Height of body:43" Diameter: 37"

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Light Fixture

$28,000

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass, c.1930s.

Located in Skien, NO

**Elegant Art Deco / Functionalist Ceiling Lamp, ca. 1930s – Scandinavian Modern Design** Transform your space with this stunning Art Deco-inspired ceiling lamp, a remarkable exam...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass, c.1930s.

$850

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970

$790 / item

Bespoke Mad Martian Lights, 4 Pcs

By Ma Yansong

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

3 pcs – Ceiling mounted lights Polished brass finish (diffuser colour TBD). 1xsmall:$3,800 1x medium:$4,800 1 x large:$5,800 1 pc – Wall mounted light – Polished brass finish (...

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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Bespoke Mad Martian Lights, 4 Pcs

$19,700 / set

Polar Play Chandelier, Decorative Light, Special collection handmade in Europe

By Vantot

Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant

. VANTOT takes a different approach by designing innovative, low voltage lighting objects that step away

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Polar Play Chandelier, Decorative Light, Special collection handmade in Europe

$5,451 / item

Ultramarine Blue Meander Chandelier

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

luxe lighting, designed and made in the USA. Each adjustable arm is 36 inches long, so the dimensions

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ultramarine Blue Meander Chandelier

$2,750 / item

Large Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Misalliance ral lavender suspended Light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 130 x H 8 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium. There are two lenghts of socket covers, extendin...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

$629 / item

Small Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Misalliance ral lavender suspended Light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 70 x H 8 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium. There are two lenghts of socket covers, extending...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Small Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

$534 / item

Extra Large Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

Located in Geneve, CH

Extra Large Misalliance Ral lavender suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium. There are two lenghts of socket covers, ex...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Extra Large Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

$676 / item

Medium Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

Located in Geneve, CH

Medium misalliance ral lavender suspended light by lexavala. Dimensions: D 16 x W 100 x H 8 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium. There are two lenghts of socket covers, extend...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Medium Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala

$570 / item

Suspendulure Ceiling Light by BehaghelFoiny Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Suspendulure ceiling light by BehaghelFoiny design 2020 Materials: Aluminium, plaster Dimensions: 56 x 10 x 91 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold ...

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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Suspendulure Ceiling Light by BehaghelFoiny Design

$2,220 / item

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta

Located in Budapest, HU

Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will ...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta

$1,140 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta

Located in Budapest, HU

Fascinating Murano chandelier.It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will r...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta

$1,140 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Charming pair Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Stunning Pair Murano chandeliers. The sophisticated amethyst elegantly reflects the light harmoniously. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions requested...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Charming pair Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano

$9,501 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Bastogne, BE

High-quality Designer Doria chandelier. This Vintage Pendant Light made of Murano Glass

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s

$1,333

Pair of 1970s Ceiling Lights designed by Gae Aulenti, made by Vistosi, Italy

By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti

Located in London, GB

and lighting and theatre sets.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 1970s Ceiling Lights designed by Gae Aulenti, made by Vistosi, Italy

$2,244 / item

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Pendant Lighting Purple For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pendant lighting purple available at 1stDibs. A pendant lighting purple — often made from metal, glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a pendant lighting purple, we have 228 options in-stock, while there are 98 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pendant lighting purple — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pendant lighting purple bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pendant lighting purple that is appealing in its simplicity, but Barovier&Toso, Vistosi and Louis Poulsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pendant Lighting Purple?

Prices for a pendant lighting purple can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $104,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,090.

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 Pendant Lighting Purple

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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.