Black Pendant Lights
Black pendant lights draw clean lines in a room. Matt black frames pale materials such as alabaster, marble and opal glass and makes them glow even more. In this collection you will find pendant lights with a black fitting, black shade or black accents – from a large alabaster shade to a small marble cylinder.
How to style black pendant lights
- Black and alabaster: GURSI pairs a large alabaster shade with matt black metal; JUAD and GOIRTA come with alabaster and a black fitting.
- Black and marble: the marble cylinder SVEA hangs from black metal – compact enough beside the bed or above a breakfast bar.
- Black and travertine: models such as ERIA, KIO or ILOA combine travertine and walnut with black details.
- All in black: the flat shade PAMI comes in black – a graphic accent above a dining table or desk.
Where black pendant lights work
Against pale walls and ceilings, black creates a strong contrast; in rooms with dark cabinetry, oak or walnut, it blends in calmly. Above a dining table, a row of two or three black pendants looks especially crisp. For a coherent look, repeat the black in chair legs, picture frames or wall lights.
Because black shades usually focus light downwards, they are best complemented by diffused light from wall lights or floor lamps. Warm white of around 2700 to 3000 K softens the severity of the colour.
Frequently asked questions
Do black pendant lights make a room darker?
No, they simply direct the light downwards more precisely. Models with alabaster or opal glass also give off soft, diffused light.
Does black go with brass?
Yes. Black and brass make an elegant combination, for example a black pendant light with brass wall lights.