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Dining table lighting
The dining table is often the focal point of family life. Good illumination of the table is important, not only so that you can see what's on the plate, but also to provide sufficient light for reading and working. A single pendant luminaire, several luminaires or rod systems can adapt to the shape of the table.
Dining table lamps should be glare-free. For this reason, care should be taken when suspending them so that you can look the person sitting opposite you in the eye without glare. This is often achieved by a distance of approx. 60 cm from the table top to the lamp. Lampshades made of metal, colored or opal glass or fabric shades are also suitable.
A dimmable dining table lamp can also bathe the cozy get-together in atmospheric light at the end of the day.
Graphic distance of the lamp above the dining table
Lamp cable: calculate length
Online calculator to determine the cable length: Calculate lamp cable length
Dining table lamps - our selection
Handcrafted concrete pendant light in the classic colors light grey (natural), grey and anthracite, but also many other colors such as black, sand and terracotta.
Exclusive designer pendant light available in matte black, white, sand, or blue, featuring Up&Down Light, independently dimmable direct and indirect light, and a height-adjustable suspension.
Two metal shades and a cylindrical glass shade ensure optimal light diffusion. Available in black or white with chrome or copper accents.
Attractive glass pendant lamp. The matt opal glass shade is drop-shaped and available in four sizes.
4-flame pendant light for bright, even light at the dining table. The length of the ceiling section is 150 cm.
Glass pendant light with spherical shade. An embossed check pattern gives the light a shine. Lamp glass in clear, smoke and amber.
Elegant white glass lamp from an Italian manufacturer. Available in four sizes up to 54 cm.
Beautiful pendant light with white glass shade for pleasant, warm white light. Suspension in chrome. Available in two sizes.
2-flame pendant light with textile shades in many colors. The pendant has a 3 meter long cable and stoppers for decentralized attachment.
Multiple pendant with many variants: Choose the number of pendants (2-6), the shape of the lampshade (5 pieces) and the color (14 Pantone colors).
Fascinating design lamp with a diameter of 95 cm and 12 light sources.
Modern pendant light with conical shade (steel) in 10 different monochrome, matt lacquered colors. The light is available with a diameter of 36.5 cm and 74 cm.
Pendant lamp optionally with a 14 cm and 20 cm diameter lamp glass, brass suspension and 250 cm long textile cable.
Long designer pendant light from aromas --can be mounted horizontally or vertically. The light is dimmable.
Beautiful, bulbous glass pendant light made of mouth-blown opal glass.
Attractive glass pendant light in the colors rose, amber, smoke, green and blue. Size of the glass shade optionally in 14 cm, 18 cm or 24 cm.
Double pendant lamp in 19 cm diameter with hand-blown matt white glass. Suspension with decentralized mounting.
Slim, tubular concrete lamp from 23 to 97 cm in length in combination with metal element made of stainless steel. Replaceable light source.
Minimalist pendant luminaire with three shades and long cable. Shades available in black, white, gray, bronze, gold plated, silver plated, slate.
Bright and dimmable linear light in lengths of 143 cm, 176 cm and 209 cm. Aluminum housing in black, aluminum and champagne gold.
The high-quality LED glass pendant light from Italy combines elegant, modern glass art with elegant LED lighting technology. The luminaire is dimmable.
Design pendant light with special ceramic shade in lava look in anthracite. Elongated ceiling canopy 100 cm long.
Unique pendant light made of bronze. The light is available in diameters of 13, 38, and 60 cm.
Exclusive designer pendant light in gold or bronze with Up&Down Light, independently dimmable direct and indirect light, and a height-adjustable suspension.
Delicate LED pendant light from an Italian manufacturer.
4-light pendant light for bright, even light over the dining table. The length of the ceiling section is 120 cm.
Size and number of dining table lamps
The right size and number of dining table lamps are crucial for harmonious lighting. In principle, the light should be around one third to two thirds of the table length in order to illuminate the entire area evenly. For rectangular or long dining tables, multi-flame models or several individual pendant lights in a row are ideal. For round or square tables, a central light that distributes the light evenly is ideal.
The number of lights also depends on the size of the table: Single-flame pendant lights are suitable for small to medium-sized tables, while larger tables benefit from several small lights or a wide, multi-flame light. It is important that the light covers the entire table without dazzling or casting unsightly shadows.
Accessories for multiple pendant or dining table lights
Suspension for three pendant lamps. The holder has a length of 88 cm and is available in white, black, chrome, brass and copper.
Suspension for five pendant lamps. The holder has a diameter of 46 cm and is available in white, black, chrome, brass and copper.
Ceiling section for multiple lamp pendants with four cable outlets with a diameter of 21 cm.
Suspension for four pendant lamps. The holder has a length of 73 cm and is available in white, black, chrome, brass and copper.
Further lighting accessories can be found here: Luminaire accessories
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