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Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable dark brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 16.54 in
German Vintage Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz, miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable double pull pendant lamp.
Germany, 1970s.
Diameter of the lampshades: 14.8", (37,5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage German Postmodern Brass Model Duos Counterweight Pendant Light, 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Counterweight pendant light by German lighting designer Florian Schulz from the early
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Counterweight pendant light by Stilux Milano, 1965
By Stilux
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light from Italy in the 60s, edited by Stilux Milano
Structure with counterweight, black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco adjustable solid brass pendant light.
Germany, 1920s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 2x
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Florian Schulz Large Vintage Brass Counterweight Pendant Light, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful original vintage pendant light in patinated brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning large brass pendant with adjustable counterweight in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass 'Duos 32' Florian Schulz Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant original mid-century modern brass pendant lamp with counterweight designed and manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Counterweight Pendant Light Josef Frank Patinated Brass Fabric Shade 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp manufactured in 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Schulz design and high quality manufactured double counterweight pendant light with two lampshades.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
counterweight / counterbalanced hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Keos' designed and manufactured by Florian
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Pendant Light Counterweight Counterbalance Patinated Nickel, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable counter weight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 55.12 in Dm 16.93 in
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 17.33 in
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Paavo Tynell
Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. This is an
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Early and elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 12.6 in Dm 14.18 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Early Tecnolumen Pendant Lamp 'Bauhaus HMB 25/500' by Marianne Brandt 1980s
By Hin Bredendieck, Marianne Brandt, Tecnolumen
Located in Munich, DE
Early production counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light "BAUHAUS HMB 25/500". Designed in 1925
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Large Italian Counterweight Light Fixture
Located in Newburgh, NY
Steel, brass and aluminum fixture from Italy, 1960.
Measurements:
Drop 28
Width 16
Length 80 to 120.
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1881 Antique Ceiling Suspension for a Light with It's Original Counterweight
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a charming antique ceiling suspension for a light. It has a nice design and comes with its
Category
Antique 1880s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in L 47.25 in
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz , Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz Onos 55, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in L 47.25 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in L 59.06 in
Large Onos 55 Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Krefeld, DE
Brass Florian Schulz Onos 55 adjustable middle counterweight pendant light produced by Florian
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1 of 2 Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Brass Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Chicago, IL
A polished brass pendant lamp by Florian Schulz. A gorgeous patina featured on this brass pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
sets this pendant light apart is its ingenious counterweight system. It allows for easy height
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 19.3 in L 43.31 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 14.97 in L 43.31 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass counter balance pendant by German lighting designed by Florian Schulz. Heavy brass ball
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in L 39.38 in
Three Armed Golden Italian Pendant Light with Brass Counterweight
Located in Berlin, DE
Large three-light suspension with brass counterweights.
Brass structure with long swivel and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
1950s Lyfa Brass Counterweight Pendant
By Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Lyfa brass counterweight pendant. A quintessentially Danish sculptural light executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Double Pendant Light with Two Center Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
pendants suspended with their own brass ball counter balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Counterweight Large Pendant Light POSA by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful vintage pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
FLORIAN SCHULTZ POSA PENDANT LIGHT with Counterweight in Brass, 1970-1979 German
By Florian Schulz
Located in Sherborne, GB
A height adjustable Florian Schultz Posa pendant light dating from circa 1970-1979 with
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight
By WKR Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s brass pendant light with counterweight height adjustable.
Manufactured by WKR Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
H 118.12 in Dm 19.69 in
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in
German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable counterweight pendant light "Posa" by Florian Schulz.
Germany, 1960s/1970s.
Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful adjustable solid brass counterweight pendant light.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One x
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Vintage German Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light POSA Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Large adjustable solid brass (patinated version) counterweight pendant light by Florian Schulz
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in Dm 14.77 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in Dm 22.45 in
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Onos 55 Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Krefeld, DE
Brass Florian Schulz Onos 55 adjustable counterweight pendant light produced by Florian Schulz
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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Counterweight Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the counterweight pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every counterweight pendant light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a counterweight pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each counterweight pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made counterweight pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florian Schulz, Arteluce and Gino Sarfatti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Counterweight Pendant Light?
A counterweight pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,572, while the lowest priced sells for $1,351 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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 Counterweight Pendant Light
- 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 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 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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