Two Tone Glass Pendant Light

Small pendants are usually the quiet part of a room, a plain globe or a simple cone that lights a counter and asks for nothing more. The Two Tone Glass Pendant Light does the opposite. It stacks two saturated colors in one glass shade, such as orange over wine red or green over pink, so it reads like a piece of candy glass even when it is switched off. When it is on, the colors glow.

That makes it a light that doubles as decoration. Hung alone over a bedside or in a row of three over a breakfast bar, it gives a kitchen, bedroom or cafe a playful, warm character that a plain shade cannot. With more than twenty color pairings and a compact 5.9 inch shade, it is easy to make it fit your room, which is what makes it such a good pendant.

What makes the two tone pendant stand out

The color is the whole idea. Each shade combines two colors of glass, one stacked on the other. Pairings include orange on wine red, orange on green, green on wine red, green on pink, dark green on yellow, pink on wine red, white on wine red, white on green and white on pink. There are also brownish green pairings with black, pink or beige, three bright deep orange styles and single colors such as dark green, grass green, orange, white, pink and brownish green.

The glass is the second strength. It is colored glass with metal fittings, and colors vary slightly from piece to piece as part of the glass character. That small variation makes each pendant feel handmade rather than mass produced.

The size is the third. The shade is compact, 5.9 inches across and 3.94 inches high, with the whole fixture standing 6.3 inches. That scale suits a bedside, a breakfast bar or a row over a counter, and it keeps the colors in small, jewel like doses.

Finally, the bulb shapes the glow. The bulb is not included, and because it shows through the colored glass, a small filament style bulb suits the shade better than a large frosted one.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Breakfast bars. A row of three in matching or mixed colors.
• Bedsides. One pendant on each side, freeing the nightstands.
• Kitchen counters. A cheerful glow over a prep area or coffee station.
• Cafes and shops. Lighting that doubles as decoration.
• Kids' rooms and playrooms. Bright candy colors that feel fun.

Warm pairings such as orange on wine red suit rooms with wood and terracotta. Green on pink and white on green feel fresh and playful, and brownish green on beige is the calmest choice for a neutral room.

Choosing the size and placement

The glass shade measures 5.9 inches in diameter and 3.94 inches high, the fixture stands 6.3 inches overall, and the cord adjusts up to 6.2 feet. The Dimensions section above lists these measurements.

Some general placement guidance helps:

• For a breakfast bar or counter, hang three pendants evenly spaced along its length, all at the same height.
• Beside a bed, hang one to the side over the nightstand, low enough to light a book.
• Keep the shades high enough over a counter that they do not block views across it.
• Decide on matching or mixed colors before ordering, since the two colors are set together in each style.

The drop is set at installation. It wires into a ceiling point rather than plugging in, so turn the power off at the breaker before starting and have an electrician do the connection if there is no fitting there.

Layering it with other lighting

Colored glass pendants give warmth and personality more than bright task light. In a kitchen, flush mount or recessed ceiling lights handle the working light while the pendants add glow over the bar. In a bedroom, a ceiling light covers general brightness while the pendants give each side of the bed its own soft light.

A warm filament bulb makes the colors glow at night, which is when these pendants look their best. Keeping the same bulb in every pendant in a row keeps the light even and the colors consistent.

The pendants collection has other shapes and materials, and the bedside lamps collection has soft lamps for rooms where a pendant is not an option.

For a row, think of the colors as a set. Three matching pendants look tidy and deliberate. Three different pairings, perhaps sharing one color such as wine red, look relaxed and collected, like a row of glass found over years.

Is the two tone pendant right for your space?

This pendant is a strong fit if you:

• Want a small light that doubles as a piece of colored glass decor.
• Like bright, candy colored pairings.
• Want a row over a breakfast bar or a pair beside the bed.
• Enjoy choosing a filament bulb to finish the look.

It may not be the right choice if you need bright, neutral task light over a work surface, since colored glass tints the light. A clear or white shade would suit that job 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 color pairings are answered at info@norafurnish.com.