Common Name:

Decorative Pendant Fixture

Description:

A Decorative Pendant Fixture type of ornamental "hanging" light fixture.

Primary Use:

Small circumference decorative downlight

• Pendant fixtures that light upward are suited to high ceiling spaces because they provide plentiful light with a minimum of glare.
• Pendant fixtures that light downward are used over tables, working center islands, and countertops.

Note: Smaller decorative downlight pendants frequently used over eating counters and sinks are sometimes called "breakfast bar" pendants.

Physical Appearance:

Pendant light fixtures are suspended from the ceiling by a lengthly chain, stem or wire suspension system.

Pendant light fixtures do not have "arms."

Lighting Pattern:

Small circumference downlight

Small ball or "glow" light

Size Options:

Unlimited size options

Finish Options:

Unlimited finish options

Lamp Options:

Incandescent

Some Compact Fluorescent

Some LED

Voltage Options:

Line Voltage 120V Low Voltage 12V

Additional Comments:

Be mindful of glare when planning pendant light fixture drop as well as relative balance of light in the room. Use a dimming lighting control to avoid glare in pendants with glass diffusers.