Retro Glass Pendant Chandelier

Some lights are meant to disappear into the ceiling. This one is meant to be seen. The Retro Glass Pendant Chandelier pairs two colors of glass in one shade, which gives it the feel of an old style hanging lamp rather than a modern minimalist fixture. Over a kitchen table or a dining nook, it adds a cheerful retro accent that makes the whole corner feel more personal.

It is also flexible. The glass comes in more than twenty color pairings, the shade takes one standard E27 bulb, and the bulb you choose shapes the final look. Nordic styling keeps the glass shape simple rather than ornate, so the color does the talking. That mix of character and simplicity is what makes it such a good chandelier for smaller rooms.

What makes the retro glass pendant stand out

The color pairings come first. Choices include wine red and tea green, beige and tea green, dark green and orange, yellow and white, pink and green, all pink, and many more. Soft pairings such as beige and white stay calm in a neutral kitchen, while bolder ones such as wine red and orange become the focal point of a room.

The glass is the second strength. It is hand finished, so each shade varies slightly in tone, which adds to the vintage character. Paired with an iron fitting, it has the weight and feel of a traditional hanging lamp.

The bulb is the third. The shade takes one standard E27 bulb, which is not included. That means you control the final look. A small clear filament bulb shows the glass color best and gives the most vintage effect, while a larger frosted bulb softens it. The light color option lists warm white or changeable.

Finally, there are two supply versions, 110V and 220V. They are not interchangeable once ordered, so choose the one that matches your household wiring; 110V is the version for the United States.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Kitchen and dining nooks. A retro accent over a small table.
• Breakfast bars. Two or three in a row, in matching or mixed colors.
• Living room corners. A colorful light over a reading chair.
• Cafes and shops. A playful light that doubles as decoration.
• Bedrooms. Hung beside the bed in a soft color pairing.

Retro pieces like this work well with mid century furniture, painted wood, patterned tiles and vintage finds. They also bring warmth to an all white kitchen that needs a single note of color.

Choosing the size and placement

Two sizes are listed in the Dimensions section above. The smaller measures 9.8 inches in diameter and 5.9 inches tall. The larger measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 8.7 inches tall. Both are iron and glass, and both take one E27 bulb.

Some general placement guidance helps:

• Over a small table, center one pendant on the table and hang it low enough to light the surface without blocking views across it.
• Over a breakfast bar, space two or three pendants evenly along its length.
• In a corner, hang it over a chair or side table rather than in an open walkway.
• Choose the larger size for a dining table and the smaller for a bedside or a row over a counter.

It wires into a ceiling point rather than plugging in. Turn the power off at the breaker before starting, and have an electrician run a supply to the spot if there is nothing there already.

Layering it with other lighting

A colored glass pendant gives atmosphere and a focused glow. A room still benefits from general light, such as a ceiling light for cooking or cleaning, and from softer accent lights around the edges, such as a table lamp or wall sconces.

With the ceiling light off in the evening, the pendant becomes the main mood light over the table, and its color tints the space around it. A warm filament bulb makes most color pairings glow beautifully after dark.

The pendants collection has other glass shades, and the chandeliers collection has larger fixtures for the center of a room.

If you hang more than one, decide whether the look should be matched or mixed. Matching color pairings in a row give a tidy, planned look, while mixing two or three pairings creates a relaxed, cafe style feel.

Color pairings can also pick up details already in the room. Tea green echoes plants, sage cabinets or a green tile backsplash. Wine red and orange pick up terracotta, warm wood and copper pans. Beige, white and pink sit softly in a pale kitchen, adding color without shouting. Choosing a pairing that repeats a color you already love is the easiest way to make the pendant feel like it has always been there.

Is the retro glass pendant right for your space?

This pendant is a strong fit if you:

• Want a retro accent rather than a fully modern fixture.
• Like choosing from many two color glass pairings.
• Enjoy picking the bulb to finish the look.
• Have a kitchen, dining nook or corner that needs character.

It may not be the right choice if you want a built in LED with no bulb to buy, or bright, neutral light for a work surface. A clear glass or LED pendant would suit that better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about colors are answered at info@norafurnish.com.