Pendant lights

Pendants for dining tables, kitchen islands, and entries. For a round table, a diameter of about one-half to two-thirds of the table width keeps the sightline clear. A 42-inch table often suits a pendant around 21–28 inches wide. A long table can use one linear pendant or two smaller pendants spaced along the top.

Hang the bottom about 30–36 inches above the tabletop, toward the higher end when the ceiling is above 9 feet. Keep the shade above eye level when people are seated. Confirm the minimum and maximum drop on the product page.

Most pendants here are glass or brass, with crystal and alabaster where the shade itself is the light. Read how to choose a dining pendant. A wider fixture for a large table is in chandeliers.