vintage industrial glass pendant lighting

They typically pair a glass shade with a metal body—commonly iron or wrought iron. Product listings often note “Lighting Shade Material: Glass” alongside metal body materials and simple descriptions like “Made of metal and glass.”

Most use a standard Edison medium screw base (E26). Maximum bulb wattage varies by model but commonly is 60 watts, with some listings specifying up to 100 watts.

Some pendants are explicitly listed as dimmable. To dim these fixtures you generally need dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch; listings may include notes like “Dimmable (Full Range)” or instructions to pair with a dimmable bulb and compatible dimmer.

Many fixtures are designed to work with flat, sloped, and vaulted ceilings. Product descriptions commonly note compatibility with these ceiling types.

Most fixtures are designed for hardwired installation and include mounting hardware. Assembly requirements vary by model—some note adult assembly is required while others advertise tool-free setup.

They are commonly used over kitchen islands and dining areas, and are also listed for foyers and entryways, bars, bedrooms, hallways, and living rooms.