Scandinavian pendant lights

Looking to enhance your home with soft, stylish lighting? A Nordic pendant light is the perfect addition to your living or dining room, creating a warm and refined atmosphere. Explore our range of Scandinavian lighting, featuring minimalist designs and natural finishes.

Scandinavian pendant lights : faites le bon choix

Scandinavian pendant lights bring structure to your space without ever feeling heavy or overbearing.

Minimal and graphic, they are the go-to choice for those wanting to combine functionality with style in their interior lighting. Inspired by Scandinavian design, these pendants feature clean lines, natural materials, and a palette of neutral or pastel colours. Choose compact designs (20–30 cm diameter) for kitchens or hallways, or opt for XXL versions (up to 80 cm) for the dining room or living area. Scandinavian pendant lights are designed to diffuse light softly and evenly—often using opal glass shades or fabric, wood, or lacquered metal diffusers. Adjustable cables from 50 to 200 cm make these lights suitable for all ceiling heights.

What materials are used for Scandinavian pendant lights?

Light wood: Birch or oak, either matt varnished or left raw, is iconic in Nordic style. It brings a natural warmth and looks perfect with white or pale grey interiors. Wooden pendants range from 25 to 60 cm in diameter—ideal over a dining table or reading corner. For alternatives, explore our wood pendant collection for similar finishes, sometimes paired with black metal or frosted glass.

Opal glass: Frosted or opal glass softens the light and prevents glare. Scandinavian glass pendants are perfect for living spaces, with outputs from 800 to 1500 lumens and warm tones of 2700 to 3000 K. Opt for 20–40 cm diameters for bedrooms or studies. For more inspiration, our glass pendant collection offers complementary designs, from minimalist globes to textured spheres.

Lacquered metal: White, black or pastel lacquered metal—often with a matt finish—reinforces the graphic character of Scandinavian pendants. Metal models suit kitchens and dining rooms, with 10–20 W LED bulbs (equivalent to 60–150 W halogen). Powder-coated finishes are easy to care for; a simple dry cloth is enough to keep them dust-free.

How high should you hang a Scandinavian pendant light?

The right height ensures effective lighting and glare-free comfort. Over a dining table, the standard is 70–90 cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the shade, avoiding glare while ensuring focused light. In an entrance or hallway, hang small pendants (20–30 cm diameter) 200–220 cm from the floor. In a living room with standard ceilings (2.5 m), a 40–60 cm pendant at 210 cm from the floor balances presence and diffuse light. Adjustable cables mean you can set the perfect height for any space.

In bedrooms, install your Scandinavian pendant in the centre at 210–220 cm from the floor, using 800–1200 lumens for soft light. For specific tasks such as lighting a worktop, hang the pendant 60 cm above the surface and choose a neutral 3000–4000 K colour temperature for clarity.

For a harmonious look, pair your pendant with Scandinavian wall lights to extend the clean, modern line and allow flexible lighting throughout the day.

How to choose the right brightness and size?

Select the right output for your room size. In 10–15 m² rooms, a Scandinavian pendant with a 12–15 W LED bulb (1000–1500 lumens) is sufficient. For rooms over 20 m², pick an XXL pendant or use multiple fittings. Size matters: choose 20–30 cm for halls, 40–50 cm for bedrooms, or 60–80 cm for living rooms or large tables. Closed diffusers reduce glare, while openwork models create delicate shadow effects.

For a modern touch, our designer pendant collection includes Scandinavian-inspired variants with geometric shapes and unique material combinations.

To create a cohesive look throughout your home, explore the Scandinavian lighting collection—you’ll find pendants, floor lamps, and wall lights in matching styles for consistency from room to room.

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