Living Room Pendant Lights and Chandeliers

More than 2,000 pendant lights and chandeliers for the living room, from 30 cm to over 70 cm in diameter, in metal, glass or rattan, by Forestier, Maytoni, Market Set, Lambert & Fils or Marset.

In a living room, the pendant light provides the general lighting and marks the centre of the room. Hung above the coffee table or dining table, it can be seen from everywhere: its design matters as much as its light.

What diameter for a living room pendant light?

A pendant light of 30 to 49 cm suits an average-sized living room, or can be hung in a group above a table. Between 50 and 69 cm, it becomes the centrepiece. Large chandeliers and pendant lights of 70 cm and more call for a high ceiling and an open living room. Above a table, leave 70 to 80 cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the light.

Metal, glass, rattan: the materials

Metal, in black, white or gold, is the most common material. Blown glass gives a softer light, rattan and natural fibres cast shadows on the ceiling, and paper or fabric pendant lights illuminate without glare. Some designs have an integrated LED source, others take a dimmer to move from bright lighting to mood lighting.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a pendant light hang in a living room?

Above a table, place the bottom of the pendant light 70 or 80 cm from the tabletop. In the centre of the room, where people walk through, keep at least 2 m between the floor and the bottom of the light. Above a coffee table, it can hang a little lower since nobody walks underneath.

Chandelier or pendant light: what is the difference?

A pendant light carries a single light source, or a single shade, at the end of a cable or rod. A chandelier brings together several arms or several sources on one frame: it lights more widely and takes up more space. In a living room with a low ceiling, a compact pendant light is a better fit.

Is one pendant light enough to light a living room?

Rarely. The pendant light provides the general lighting, but a pleasant living room combines several sources: a floor lamp near the sofa, a table lamp on a console, a wall light for a reading corner. A dimmer on the pendant light helps to adjust the mood.