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1960s Italian Cloud Glass Pendant Light
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning pendant light, likely made by the Murano glass company Vistosi in the 1960s but the light
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud Pendant Light by Ango, Jewellery Series of Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
The cloud pendant light design creates lightness and hope and this collection is offered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Transcendence 1 by Ango, Handcrafted Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 1 is a sophisticated pendant light first launched at Maison et Objet, Paris in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Architectural 1970s Steel Ribbon Cloud Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Curtis Jeré, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Max Sauze
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural 1970s Steel Ribbon Cloud Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. A nice early period
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Transcendence 2 by Ango, Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light, Hand-Crafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
sophisticated pendant light ideal for suspension above a dining table. Flux lines of luminescence that have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Malachite Large Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Malachite Small Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By Fornasetti, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Marbalia Small Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Marbalia Large Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant w. Sunset Clouds Color
Located in Lisse, NL
soon. Also, because this alabaster pendant comes with the most unusual color patches that we have ever
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

Seed Cloud Chandelier
By Andy Paiko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Andy Paiko Seed cloud chandelier, 2018 Glass, brass, walnut, LED Measures: 53 x 46 x 25 in.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Seed Cloud Chandelier
Seed Cloud Chandelier
H 53 in W 46 in D 25 in
Modern Pendant in a Brass Grinded Finish, Fractal Cloud Collection, by Brand
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Fractal Cloud, a modern pendant in brass grinded finish, is designed by William Brand, founder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cloud Ceiling Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and striking, this ceiling lamp combines simple geometries and contrasting textures to create a sense of movement and a series of stunning reflections that will create an eleg...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cloud Ceiling Lamp
Cloud Ceiling Lamp
H 25.2 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Vegetable Fabrics N°11 Cloud Pendant Lamp by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Vegetable Fabrics N°11 Cloud Pendant Lamp by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 110 x D 40 x H 30
Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Reed

Modern Pendant in a Stainless Steel Finish, Fractal Cloud Collection, by Brand
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Fractal Cloud, a modern pendant in stainless steel, is designed by William Brand, founder of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

C. Jeré Cloud Chandelier
By Curtis Freiler, C. Jeré Artisan House, Jerry Fels, Curtis Jeré
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking and sculptural lacquered polished brass “Cloud” chandelier, designed and signed by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

LED Cloud Chandelier Medium
Located in Westport, CT
create an elegant floating cloud chandelier light or pendant. Six LED lights are mounted on the canopy
Category

2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

LED Cloud Chandelier Medium
LED Cloud Chandelier Medium
H 18 in W 29 in D 41 in
LED Cloud Chandelier Small
Located in Westport, CT
an elegant floating cloud chandelier light or pendant. Six LED lights are mounted on the canopy
Category

2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

LED Cloud Chandelier Small
LED Cloud Chandelier Small
H 16 in W 25 in D 36 in
Cloud 'Copper' Pendant Lights by Ango, Unique Hand-Weld Design in Jewel Look
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Cloud ceiling light in copper finish creates lightness in rose gold look. Cloud (copper) is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Modern Pendant in a Black Matt Finish, Fractal Cloud Collection, by Brand Van
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Fractal Cloud, a modern pendant in black matt finish, is designed by William Brand, founder of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

LED Cloud Chandelier Large
Located in Westport, CT
sculpture shaped like a cloud. Eight LED lights are mounted on the canopy. Dimmable. Finishes: Gold or white
Category

2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

LED Cloud Chandelier Large
LED Cloud Chandelier Large
H 24 in W 39 in D 55 in
"Cloud" chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Cloud" chandelier in brass with opaline glass globes. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2024.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

"Cloud" chandelier by Studio Glustin
"Cloud" chandelier by Studio Glustin
H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
C. Jere Brass Cloud Chandelier
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in New York, NY
C. Jere brass Cloud chandelier. Medium to large scale five light lacquered brass cloud form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 1960s vintage cloud shaped Murano glasses hand blown with bubbles using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cloud Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Cloud Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 15.75 in Dm 21.26 in
Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
By Hae Young Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud suspensions - designed by Hae Young Yoon. Thin cotton fiber is blown into shape by
Category

2010s Philippine Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton

Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
By Hae Young Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud suspensions - designed by Hae Young Yoon. Thin cotton fiber is blown into shape by
Category

2010s Philippine Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton

Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
Cloud Suspension, Hae Young Yoon
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Set of 2 Vegetable Fabrics N°11 Cloud Pendant Lamps by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 vegetable fabrics N°11 cloud pendant lamps by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 110 x D
Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Reed

Stylish Pink Cloud Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous "Pink Cloud" Murano glass and brass decorative chandelier. A true work of art with it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

N2 Cloud Chandelier by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 cloud chandelier by Aaron Scott. Dimensions: D 79 x W 79 x H 20.5 cm Materials: bleached
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf

N2 Cloud Chandelier by Aaron Scott
N2 Cloud Chandelier by Aaron Scott
H 8.08 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Curtis Jere Brass Cloud Chandelier, signed 1975
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic polished brass cloud chandelier by Curtis Jere’ with 5 interlocking circles. 23” in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cloud Ceiling Lamp, 21620, by Stillux Illuminazione
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Ceiling Lamp, 21620, by Stillux Illuminazione Dimensions: D 55 x H 15 cm. Materials: Steel
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Steel

Cloud CLOMOD Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega 1946
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud CLOMOD Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega 1946 Dimensions: W 35 x D 18 x H 15 cm. Materials: Frame
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Sandstone

Cloud CLOMOD Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega 1946
Cloud CLOMOD Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega 1946
H 5.91 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
CLOUD no. 7 - chandelier by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
CLOUD no. 7 - beautiful chandelier made of solid brass and opaline glass shade. Cluster of 7
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

St Cloud Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting 4000K, 1950 lumens.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

St Cloud Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting 4000K, 1950 lumens.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

St Cloud Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting 4000K, 1950 lumens.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Contemporary Brass Cloud Shapped Chandelier by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Milan, IT
and even further. Nebula borrows its name from the giants clouds of dust and gas floating in space
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Helios LT by Gaspare Asaro-Cloud White Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Helios LT is a lighter rendition of our iconic Helios ceiling light. This version is without the central mirror and its hardware, which creates an open and ethereal feel. The fix...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Helios LT by Gaspare Asaro-Cloud White Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Helios LT is a lighter rendition of our iconic Helios ceiling light. This version is without the central mirror and its hardware, which creates an open and ethereal feel. The fix...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exclusive Designer Khmara Lights with Unusual Cloud Shape
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
We create exclusive designer lighting with unusual forms and ex-traordinary colors that makes you
Category

2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster

Impressive Midcentury Modern Cloud Chandelier from Volksgarten Milchhalle Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing we offer an adapted customized version of the original cloud chandeliers from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

1975s Mid Century Modern Brass Cloud Chandelier by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
makers ). Amazing chandelier made of polished brass interlocking cylinder design, featuring a cloud. An
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Peltro Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Intersecting semi circles and round alabaster shades come together in the Cloud N.5 ceiling light
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Impressive Large Mid-Century Modern Cloud Chandelier from Milchhalle Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering an identical reproduction of the displayed huge cloud chandelier. Customized sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.4 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.4 ceiling light features four overlapping shades with large Tuscan alabaster diffusers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cloud N.1 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cloud N.1 ceiling light embodies a minimalist design with a clean brass band and a glowing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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Cloud Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cloud pendant lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of cloud pendant lighting, we have 30 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of cloud pendant lighting — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of cloud pendant lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of cloud pendant lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, William Brand and C. Jere Artisan House produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cloud Pendant Lighting?

Prices for a piece of cloud pendant lighting start at $492 and top out at $26,200 with the average selling for $5,072.

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 Cloud Pendant Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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