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1970s Brass & Crystal Pendant Light by Novy Bydzov Glasswork, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Unusual pendant light, produced in former Czechoslovakia by Novy Bydzov Glassworks. It casts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Signed Stilnovo Domed Sputnik Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
The high level of quality is apparent in the heft and skilled metal craft of this unusual pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Unusual Saucer Style Mid-Century Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass and glass pendant light.
Sourced in Holland, c1970s.
Futuristic style, three
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Brass Chandelier Eric Högland for Eriksmåla Sweden, 1960's
By Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
, part electrical chandelier; this unusual pendant light fuses Högland's signature folkloric whimsy with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Unusual Two Tone Antique Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual shaped two tone glass pendant light.
France, c1920s.
Brass rim and gallery.
Opaline
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920 Large Unusual Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large unusual shape leaded glass light fixture with (8 interior lights)
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Unusual Orientalist Gilt and Enamel Decorated Six-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Origin: French
Date: 19th century
Dimension: 24 inches tall.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Unusual Maison Baguès French Six-light Chandelier c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare form chandelier, of painted and polished bronze, attributed to Maison Baguès; having a knopped central standard, supporting an outer ring decorated with a brass wave-meander, ho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unusual Ten-Light Gilded Iron Italian Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosettes, unusual strings of hand-cut "ice cube" crystals flanked by macaroni layered across the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Unusual Gilt Bronzed and Cut Glass Victorian, Twelve-Light Chandelier
By Thomas Abbott
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The top corona with facetted cut jewels this suspending four chain with corrinsponing insets these supporting a richly cut bowl and four foliate three branch candelabra each with sca...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern A very unusual light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern
A very unusual light, the light is a Conical shape
Category
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Unusual Antique Austrian Floral Viennese Glass and Gilt Multi Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Antique Austrian Viennese polychromed enameled glass, opaline glass and gilt brass
Category
20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Venetian 6 light Chandelier with unusual Gold Storm Shades
Located in Southall, GB
extremely unusual Gold Flecked Storm Shades, we have never seen another chandelier quite like it. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Unusual 15-Light Cut Glass Antique Chandelier by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality cut glass fifteen-light chandelier by F&C Osler the main baluster shaped shaft
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Glass and Brass Holophane Antique Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large holophane style pendant light of unusual form - almost a 'sailors hat'.
France, circa
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual square glass pendant light, curved sides, with brass construction.
Italy, c1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 'Cloudy' Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual finish glass pendant light.
France, c1960s.
Cloudy opaque finish.
Original gallery
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tall and Narrow Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern unusual shape pendant light fixture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange & Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style. The four outer
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th C Pendant Light w Milk Glass Shade Original Patina
Located in New York, NY
Unusual early 20th century short pendant light. Outside black ring features a series of gold
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Six Light Pendant in Donut Design in the style of Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare and unusual 6 light pendant in the style of Ingo Maurer ...... aluminum donut design and newly
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Single RAAK Organ Style Vintage Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light Lamp Fixture
By RAAK, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single rare and unusual futuristic polished brass European pendant light fixture in a similar
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 6ct Vivid Tanzanite Diamond Sapphire Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
technology. They tremble and shine, creating unusual light effect. This pendant lavished with radiant
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist Pendant Bronze Finish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual modernist bronze pendant light. Glass diffuser with white metal paddle fin like shade
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
French Mid century Modern metal pendant chandelier by Mazda
By Mazda
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unusual Mid-century, machine age pendant light crafted from spun aluminum
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age UFO Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unusual large space age UFO pendant light.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Vienna Brass Lantern Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A unusual and beautiful modernist lantern / pendant Light, manufactured by Kalmar Vienna in the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Tiffany Studios Pendant Light, Three-Light
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Vancouver, BC
An unusual pendant light fixture by Tiffany Studios of New York. Referenced in the book entitled
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Lucite Pendant Light Fixture Attributed to Van Teal
By Van Teal, Memphis Group
Located in Vancouver, BC
Highly unusual Memphis-style hanging light fixture attributed to Van Teal. Made of twisted brass
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unusual Art Nouveau Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1905. This is an absolutely lovely and unusual Art Nouveau chandelier. With five candle arms
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Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Early Electric Ballroom Fixture, Twelve-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
This highly unusual and decorative Edwardian commercial fixture was sourced from a ballroom in
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Provincial Wrought Iron 12-Light Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricate late 19th century wrought iron French Provincial two tier 12-lite chandelier. Wired for USA.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual, Vintage, 6 Light Petite Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Cast Bronze, 6 light crystal chandelier, featuring unusual shaped boboche with French cut
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Vintage 1930s Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Unusual 18th Century Three-Light Italian Winged Angel Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical 18th century three-light Italian polychrome and parcel-gilt angel chandelier, pictured
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Double Pendant
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Rare and unusual industrial pendant (2-light) , converted circa 1920 to electricity
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Double Pendant
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Rare and unusual industrial pendant (2-light) , converted circa 1920 to electricity
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Pendant Light with Three Tiered Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unique light fixture features three tiered, domed pendants radiating from central rod. It's
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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Hammerborg Copper Pendant Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in London, GB
Jo Hammerborg produced this unusual pendant light at the end of 1960's. It was manufactured by Fog
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Brass Pendant Light by Tom Green for Feldman Lamps
By Tom Greene
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unusual pendant light features a rectangular center section with arched windows on each side
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Futuristic Sculptural Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Hanging Light
By Mazzega, Angelo Vittorio Mazzega
Located in London, GB
1970s "Space Age" Murano Glass hanging pendant light by Mazzega. A very unusual pendant light made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Brutal Modernist Blown Glass and Iron Hanging Pendant Lamp /MOE lighting
By Moe Light
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Brutalist / Modernist Blown Glass and Iron Hanging Pendant Lamp by MOE lighting, Gold iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Unusual Light Pendant with Green Glass Florets
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exceptional hanging light pendant decorated with an overall glass leaf application on a
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Unusual Etched and Carved Painted Plaster Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual etched and carved painted plaster pendant light. Unique chain pattern. Purchased in Tel
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unusual circa 1940 German Saucer Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual conical saucer like two tone pendant light.
Brass gallery and rim.
Re-wired
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
American Unusual Conical Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather odd and interesting conical Holophane pendant with its original chain and four-way
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Hammered Copper & Alabaster Pendant Light w/ Unusual Cluster
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American Craftsman style pendant made in the 1970s. Made with lacquered alabaster in a bowl
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Unusual Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 20th century brass chandelier of unusual form, the six arms each with an upper inner and
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light.
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Rope
Unusual Nautical silvered six light chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Unusual Nautical themed silvered six light chandelier with coral, shells and star fish.
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Eighteen-Light Chrome Chandelier Unusual Form
Located in Palm Springs, CA
it unusual. It good age appropriate condition, with some scratches and imperfections, but working
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Ceiling Mount Light with 3 Sockets
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual ceiling mount light with milk glass shade and 3 original sockets
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unusual brass equine light with horse heads
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical and unusual brass chandelier with horse heads and horseshoe motif.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual and lovely 6 light Italian NeoClassical Chandelier
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual and lovely 6 light Neo-Classical Italian Chandelier with antique gold finish, beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Unique & Unusual Vintage French Forties 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Outrageous completely rewired vintage French Forties 6 light chandelier with large hand-cut stars
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Highly Unusual Ormolu and Opaque Glass Dish Light
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly unusual ormolu and opaque glass dish light the fine ormolu leaf band hung with swags of
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Antique 1840s European Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Elegant and Unusual Italian Brass Chandelier / Ceilng Light
Located in New York, NY
top and on the bottom in order to diffuse the light of 3 sockets. polished and lacquered to avoid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Antique Eight-Light Brass and Mercury Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual antique eight-light brass chandelier with a central mercury glass orb.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
An Unusual Antique 4-Light Iron Chandelier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual antique French iron chandelier dates to the early 1900's and has two distinct sections
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of unusual 3 Light patinated Bronze hanging Fixtures
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of patinated bronze 3 light hanging fixtures with putti holding candles and a ribbon ceiling
Category
Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Unusual Estate Glass and Brass Figural “Carriage” 3-Light Chandelier.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual Estate Glass and Brass Figural “Carriage” 3-Light Chandelier.
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the unusual pendant light you’re looking for. Each unusual pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect unusual pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An unusual pendant light made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made unusual pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by F. & C. Osler and Holophane are consistently popular.
How Much is a Unusual Pendant Light?
Prices for an unusual pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $133,999, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.
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 Unusual 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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