Modern Pendant Lights & Fittings

Pendant lights hang from the ceiling to bring the light source closer to where it's needed, whether that's pooled over a dining table or suspended as a sculptural focal point over a kitchen island. Our collection spans mid-century icons, contemporary metalwork and handblown glass from the makers we trust to deliver light quality alongside considered form.
  • Opal Lantern Pendant White / Tall Opal Lantern Pendant White / Tall
    1 Colour options
  • Skipper Pendant Light Standard / Oak Skipper Pendant Light Standard / Oak
    3 Finish options
  • Melt LED Pendant Light Melt LED Pendant Light Chrome / Standard
    5 Colour options
  • Makiko Pendant Light Black Makiko Pendant Light Black Large
  • Linear LED Pendant Light Linear LED Pendant Light Bronze
    4 Finish options
  • Carta Rice Paper Easyfit Pendant Light White Carta Rice Paper Easyfit Pendant Light White Wide
  • Ribbon LED Ceiling Pendant XL Ribbon LED Ceiling Pendant XL Gold
    2 Colour options
  • Knuckle Pendant Light Brass Knuckle Pendant Light Brass
    2 Colour options
  • Ribbon LED Ceiling Light Ribbon LED Ceiling Light Gold
    2 Colour options
  • Globe Sky Pendant Small Globe Sky Pendant Medium

    Yes, a pendant light is a specific type of ceiling light. While many ceiling fixtures sit flush or semi-flush against the surface, a pendant is suspended from the ceiling by a cord, chain, or metal rod. This elevation allows the fixture to act as a focal point, bringing the light source closer to specific surfaces like dining tables or kitchen islands, while adding a sculptural element to the room's architecture.

    Absolutely; pendant lighting is one of the most effective tools for 'zoning' a home. By hanging a statement light over a dining table and choosing a different, complementary style for the kitchen island, you create visual boundaries without the need for walls. Using pendants at varying heights can also guide the eye through the space, creating a sense of flow and architectural interest in large, multi-functional rooms.

    Hanging the bottom of the pendant 75 to 90cm above the dining-table surface strikes the right balance, pooling light on plates and faces without blocking sightlines across the table. In rooms with higher ceilings, raise the pendant slightly toward the upper end of that range; in snugger dining rooms, 75cm keeps the light intimate.

    A flush ceiling light sits tight against the ceiling and suits rooms with limited head height, spreading light evenly across the space. A pendant suspends on a single cord or rod and directs light downward. A chandelier is a multi-arm decorative fixture that combines several light sources, reading as a sculptural centrepiece that anchors larger rooms.

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    • Top 14 Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
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      Top 14 Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
      Searching for the perfect smoked glass pendant lights for your space? Look no further. We’ve compiled our top 14 pendant light made using smoked glass for you to choose from. These elegant designs will provide interior design inspiration for your space. If you like what you see, simply click on the image to find it online. Kyoto Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Heal's We love how the Kyoto Pedant Light is available in different shapes. This means you can mix and match them to create a statement cluster or keep them the same for continuity. Each light is hand-blown in Poland and has a metallic electroplated finish. This finish means the smoked glass pendant lights look mirrored when switched off and more translucent when illuminated. Parison Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Cheshire Architects for Resident This smoked glass ceiling light has a refined ombré effect that makes it stand out from other lighting. It’s beautifully mouth-blown by skilled glassmakers with a raw rim. By leaving the rim unfinished, the light has a rougher edge that keeps it looking modern. We love how the light is used here to illuminate a crisp white corridor, thanks to the ombré effect it makes the ceilings look even higher. Honey Smoked Glass Pendant Light Guillaume Delvigne for Heal’s Horizontal ribbed lines and a cylindrical silhouette mimic the shape of a beehive and inspired the Honey Pendant Light’s name. The glass ridges help to capture the bulb’s glow and soften it, so it casts a warm light. We think these contemporary smoked glass pendant lights look great displayed individually but also as part of a cluster. Try mix and matching it with other finishes to make more of a statement. Reveal LED Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Silje Nesdal for Northern Reveal is one of the most contemporary smoked glass ceiling lights in our selection. The pale colours of dawn seen on the Norwegian coast inspired this design. This is translated into the design through traditional Scandinavian design hallmarks such as brass accents and contemporary shapes. Instead of being illuminated by a bulb, the smoked glass light shade houses a horizontal LED module. This lends is an innovative, modern aesthetic. Bloom Smoked Glass Pendant Light Tim Rundle for Resident Paper lanterns and the way they fly through the air inspired Tim Rundle’s Bloom Pendant Light. It mimics the paper lantern design with a stainless-steel mesh inner surrounding the bulb and a smoked glass diffuser. When illuminated, it casts a soft glow through the shade. This also highlights the unique pattern created by the steel mesh inner and casts a pool of light downward. Sunset Brass & Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Cattelan Italia The Sunset Pendant is composed of six smoked glass diffusers suspended from angular steel stems. Its futuristic design means it’s perfect for modern homes and its extensive width ensures it creates a dramatic focal point. This smoked glass chandelier looks striking suspended over a kitchen island or dining table to create a visual impact. Olson Glass Cloche Pendant Light Heal's Multiple different shapes and sizes make up the Olson Pendant Light collection. Each fitted with antique brass fittings, these lights bring an industrial touch to these modern smoked glass pendant lights. They look particularly great when paired with exposed filament bulbs and displayed in a cluster with pendant of varying sizes. Soap Pendant Light Ota Svoboda for Bomma This smoked glass light shade really stands out because of its craftsmanship. Each one is freely blown from glass without using a mould, this creates an organic shape that is different from one light to the next. The lamp’s design was inspired by the every-changing shape of soap bubbles. To strengthen the similarity, the pendant light has an iridescent finish achieved through a unique metallisation process. Anchor Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Timothy Oulton As part of Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls collection, the Anchor Pendant Light was designed to showcase ancient crafts. As such, its fluted glass shade is hand-blown by skilled artisans using methods that have remained relatively unchanged since they were invented in Syria over 2000 years ago. The entire collection is a celebration of natural materials and traditional techniques. Deco Knot Pendant Light Genevieve Bennet for Heal's This luxurious art deco pendant light is perfect inspiration for those who like traditional design with a modern flourish. The Deco Glass Pendant Light features a smoked glass dome sat atop an opaque orb. This casts a beautiful glow when the light is switched on. The addition of a fluted brass stem exudes luxury and completes the pendant light. Apollo Pendant Lights Cattelan Italia As part of Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls collection, the Anchor Pendant Light was designed to showcase ancient crafts. As such, its fluted glass shade is hand-blown by skilled artisans using methods that have remained relatively unchanged since they were invented in Syria over 2000 years ago. The entire collection is a celebration of natural materials and traditional techniques. Grace Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Heal's The exclusive Grace Pendant Light radiates the sophisticated style typical of 1960s glassware. It’s accented with a modern twist in the form of its slanted base, allowing light to escape from the base. The addition of smoked and coloured glass finishes sets the mood and helps to create a warm glow when illuminated. Colour is added to the glass whilst it is being blown, meaning the hue won’t fade or scratch. Bubble Smoked Glass Pendant Light Heal's The Bubble Pendant Light is perfect if you’re looking for a modern smoked glass lamp with a different. This exclusive Heal’s light is hand-blown using smoked glass and is hand-finished with bubble detailing so each finish is subtly different. When illuminated, the bubbles diffuse the light’s glow even further to create a textural effect. Bolha Pendant Light Heal's This contemporary glass pendant light is named after the Portuguese word for ‘bubble’ thanks to its bubble-like finish. Like bubbles, each Bolha Pendant Light is unique with the dimples differing slightly on each piece. This is because each of these smoked glass pendant lights is individually hand-blown to achieve the organic shape. Bronzed metal fittings complete the pendant, so it looks right at home in modern interiors.