When it comes to picking out unique lighting fixtures for your home, there is a wide range of styles and designs to choose from. Among the most popular are chandeliers and pendants. Though similar, the two have notable differences. Understanding each will help you to choose the right design.

What’s a Chandelier?

Chandeliers are a very old light fixture, and before the usage of electric lights, they were used to hold candles.They’re easy to spot and are often marked by their elegance and sophistication. They are suspended from the ceiling, typically by a link chain. The body of the chandelier is suspended from the center with extending “branches,” each one holding a lighting apparatus.

What’s a Pendant?

Similar to chandeliers, pendants are statement lighting fixtures suspended from the ceiling. However, pendant lights contain a single light that is attached by a chain or metal rod, and are not “branched” like a chandelier.

How Do They Differ?

Besides the above differences, there are other characteristics between the two. Chandeliers are often made with wrought iron, crystal, glass, steel, or bronze. Pendant lights have more of a selection in terms of materials, including nickel and blown glass, as well as utilizing lamp shades. Chandeliers also tend to weigh more than pendant lights.

Another difference is pricing. Chandeliers tend to cost more due to their size and the quality of materials. Finally, pendant lights tend to be a bit more versatile and functional, possessing the ability to blend in more easily with any environment.

Lamp Arts in Atlanta, GA, is the premiere spot for high-end custom lighting solutions. Since 2004, this showroom has offered stunning lighting fixtures and expert, custom lighting services, including restorations and repairs. They offer a range of one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, from chandeliers and sconces to floor lamps and table lamps. To schedule an appointment, give them a call at (404) 352-5211 or visit their website to learn more about their unique and custom lighting solutions.