Schoolhouse Lighting Pendants
Customizable Oversized Pendant by RESEARCH Lighting, Vine Green & Silver, MTO
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in Vine Green & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by
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2010s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Customizable Oversized Pendant by RESEARCH Lighting, White & Waxed Aluminum, MTO
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Industry Pendant in White & Waxed Aluminum designed and manufactured by
Category
2010s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant light is a stunning fixture with a schoolhouse inspired white milk glass globe
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely glass pendant light from the early 20th century. The brass canopy and glass holder have a
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Pendant Light Opaline Glass Shade Brushed Steel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s pendant light featuring a white opaline glass shade. Comes with new wired brushed steel
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Schoolhouse circa 1932
Located in Prescott, US
Great looking schoolhouse style globe from the early 30s. Fired on black art deco designs are still
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Schoolhouse Style Ceiling Globe with Deco Inspired Design
Located in Prescott, US
Great size for any kitchen, vintage or new. Add some spice to your cooking with this deco inspired design on milk glass globe from the 1930s. We have gotten globes with this art deco...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Ballroom Blue Pendant Light
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Globe Pendant. The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare, Antique Copper and Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
price is for each. Suppose they have a bit of an industrial or schoolhouse look, but are perhaps a bit
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Please note, this item is located in o...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Schoolhouse Bell Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large Schoolhouse Bell-Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Short Schoolhouse Mushroom-Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large Schoolhouse Rounded Cone Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Medium Schoolhouse Rounded Bell Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Small Schoolhouse Banded Oval Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large Schoolhouse Banded Oval Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Extra Large Schoolhouse Banded Cone Shape Ceiling Mixed Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Recent Sales
Extra Large 16" Diameter White Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights
Located in Newburgh, NY
This vintage red pendant is from the 1940s and is made of painted metal. The shade has a flash
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Vintage 1920s Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
Art Deco Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Art Deco Schoolhouse Globe
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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Vintage Schoolhouse Style Electric Fixtures
Located in Prescott, AZ
Only one left.
Large size 1920s vintage school house or department store electric ceiling fixture with neoclassical design elements. Milk glass body has banding along its top edge wi...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Department Store Schoolhouse Electric Ceiling Fixture
Located in Prescott, AZ
2 sold only one left.
Nice matched set of milk glass ceiling fixtures with an Art Deco inspired floral design on the panels ringing the top and also around the bottom. Shades alon...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
6 Schoolhouse Lights Unique Design Priced Per Pair
Located in Prescott, AZ
pendants in a new kitchen or bathroom.
Rewired to UL standards and comes with mounting brackets so they
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Department Store Milk Glass Pendant Light, Three Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique department store milk glass pendant light, three available. Listed price is for each light
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Over Sized Antique Milk Glass and Brass School Light, More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Over sized antique school light with milk glass shade and brass hardware. Four-lights available. Listed price is for each light
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Schoolhouse Fixture, circa 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
, department store, or schoolhouse electric lighting fixtures. They are two pieces of glass held together by a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Extra Large 1920s School House Lights 3 Available
Located in Prescott, AZ
Three available priced each.
With one of the more pleasing profile, this 1920s shade is 16 inches across. Shown on new polished nickel fitters which can be adjusted to your required...
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Original fitter, England circa 1930
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20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
1920 Large Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Great set of milk glass pendants with solid copper fitting on brass chain.
Rare form with no
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1920 copper milk glass schoolhouse pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice example if a single pendant with cast copper fitter , nice detailed milk glass globe
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Schoolhouse Style Milk Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three authentic copper and milk glass, schoolhouse style pendant lights from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are Classic 1920s school house globes. I believe with 16 inch diameters they were the largest examples made. They are simple, clean and project nice even light. We love the loo...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Schoolhouse Style Vintage Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A vintage schoolhouse style glass shade complmented by original period brass holder and chain
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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of four 1920 Copper Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Price per fixture
Very unusual rare form American made pendants, circa 1920. Original milk glass
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large-Scale Library Pendants with Schoolhouse Globes
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive weight and scale in these magnificent turn of the century pendants from a Philadelphia
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Collection of 5 Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a perfect collection of 3 matching municipal building lamps left. They come with the original fixture, pipe and ceiling canopy. All are untouched and have the original patin...
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Brass Pendant Light with Globe, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching milk glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage Opaline Cube Church Brass Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Cube Pendant Light
An antique pendant light with cube shaped opaline shade
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair French Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants with Original Chain, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful hand-blown opaline globes with original antique chain and a canopy in an oil rubbed bronze looking finish. Newly wired in the USA with all UL listed parts and a single por...
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Antique Early 1900s French Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Church Glass Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light -AD
An original large opaline glass pendant light. The light
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Blue Striped Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of unique, milk glass pendant lights are hand painted with thin, blue stripes circling the
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Reclaimed Large Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Lights by Sunco
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
A STUNNING RUN OF LARGE SCHOOLHOUSE OPALINE PENDANTS
SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
Reclaimed from a social
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Skyline/Pyramid Schoolhouse Style Pendant Ceiling Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare pair of original Art Deco pendant lights in a Classic New York skyline shape. Milk glass
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1930s Original Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Brass Colored Pin Stripes
Located in New York, NY
1930s original white milk glass schoolhouse shade with hand stenciled brass colored pin stripes
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in Dm 8.875 in L 6.75 in
Trio of Antique Reclaimed Large Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Lights by Sunco
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
schoolhouse pendant lights are a type of lighting fixture that was commonly used in schools and other public
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Style Vaseline Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
schoolhouse pendent it's considered petite. The size is perfect for residential use and the lamp gives a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The small-scale and unique design of this lamp make them a standout. The shade is white milk glass. You can change the look of the lamp with either a warm or cool tone bulb. There is...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Large Schoolhouse Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice pair of large schoolhouse gas lamps. The original finish is amazing. We rewired the
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Schoolhouse Lanterns with Unusual Indented Bottom (Pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of frosted glass schoolhouse shades have been newly fabricated with slick, brass shade
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Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of early 20th century American schoolhouse pendant light fixtures with milk-glass
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Early 20th Century American Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Collection of 3 Matching Mini Schoolhouse Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This set of 3 milk glass pendents are perfect for a kitchen. The small size is just right and a 7 inch diameter globe will not overpower a small kitchen island. They will also work a...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Arts and Crafts Schoolhouse Bronze Fixture with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts schoolhouse bronze fixture with milk glass shade. Heavy chain and canopy. In very
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Schoolhouse "Acorn" Milk Glass Cieling Globe w/ Threading Mount
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco era schoolhouse acorn milk glass globe features a soft, opaque finish, and a 3.5
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique 1920 Schoolhouse White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1930s Set of 10 Milk Glass Pendant Lights with Mirrored Diffusers
Located in Surrey, BC
Milk glass pendant lights, each with a mirrored interior to gently diffuse the light. These circa
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 1920 Ebony of Brass Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice milk glass pendants with old black finish over brass on these beauties, with rewired and
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Schoolhouse Oval Dome Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Extra Large Schoolhouse Cone Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Asian Motif Short Schoolhouse Bell-Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
White Glass Schoolhouse Polished Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
20th century Schoolhouse pendant light featuring a white glass shade and polished brass hardware
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Schoolhouse Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White schoolhouse glass pendant light with a brass chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. Please note
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Acorn White Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white acorn shaped globe paired with the original antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. In good condition. Please note, this item is located in our Scranto...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Small Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these classic original schoolhouse pendants. They are priced per lamp
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Schoolhouse Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black pole and fitter with schoolhouse milk glass globe.pendant
Light
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white schoolhouse globe paired with a newly made antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
11 in. Dia. Schoolhouse White Globe Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The schoolhouse globe pendant light offers a unique charm with its classic design, milk glass shade
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C, Schoolhouse Pendant Light Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century original schoolhouse light. White shade with dark brass finish hardware. This
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Black Pendant Light with Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black brass schoolhouse pendant light and matching milk glass globe.
Light
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Interesting Milk Glass Dome and Ring Schoolhouse Pendant, Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is not the typical Schoolhouse lamp. This shape is unique and not easy to find.
Our new
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Collection of 3 Matching Mini Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
This set of 3 milk glass pendants are perfect for a kitchen. The small size is just right and a 7
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1920s Milk Glass Acorn Pendant Schoolhouse Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare form 1920s milk glass acorn pendant chandelier with brass chain and ceiling cap. Height can be
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20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1930 hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Near Pair of Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Schoolhouse Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Near pair of milk-glass ceiling
pendant schoolhouse lights
Circa 1920.
Hemispherical white
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Schoolhouse Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The 14 inch milk glass shade and brass holder are all original. The look is Classic. Only one in stock.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted hardware, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1940s Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Green Stripes and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s green striped white milk glass schoolhouse globe pendant light fitted with a newly wired
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Schoolhouse Milk Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of Schoolhouse milk glass blown glass pendant lights with updated brass hardware and
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Schoolhouse Lighting Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of schoolhouse lighting pendants available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique schoolhouse lighting pendants was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Schoolhouse lighting pendants have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of schoolhouse lighting pendants to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco schoolhouse lighting pendants are of considerable interest. Westinghouse produced beautiful schoolhouse lighting pendants that are worth considering.
How Much are Schoolhouse Lighting Pendants?
Prices for schoolhouse lighting pendants start at $275 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $785.
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 Schoolhouse Lighting Pendants
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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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.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.