Restaurant Lighting
A versatile pendant with a conical shape. The Beat Light “ Tall, Nickel from Tom Dixon is made by traditional means, using techniques by local artisans, and was created after the designer took a trip to India. Inspired by the look and heritage of Indian water vessels, this modern pendant is made out of Spun Brass, its interior hand-beaten. Perfect for dining rooms, offices, or entryways, this product will delight and brighten up any space it adorns. Color: Silver. Finish: Brushed Nickel (YLIGHTING EXCLUSIVE)
Turn any modern interior into an upscale showroom. The Tech Lighting Akova Mini Pendant brings a chic new upgrade to the mid-century modern lighting trend with a simple sphere globe separated by three unified regions. The Akova Mini Pendant features an upper metal housing and lower glass diffuser, both joined by a decorative metal band for contrast. High-quality LEDs project glare-free illumination, and its petite stature allows for individual or creatively clustered light displays. A statement-maker that will last through the ages. Color: Black. Additional Color: Metallics. Finish: Satin Nickel
The Kuzco Lighting Monae LED Mini Pendant is both equal parts retro and modern with bold contrast and energy efficient illumination. The top shade connects with the lower half at the equator of the sphere, ending on a white opal glass diffuser. Use a few in different sizes and different hanging lengths to create your own custom creation. Shape: Globe. Finish: Black
The Kuzco Lighting Champagne LED Mini Pendant features a hanging crystal inside a clear glass tubular shade. The LED module is set right above the bubble encased crystal, truly bringing the whole piece to life when the fixture is lit. By taking a traditional material into a new context, this piece evokes a sense of modern style while still honoring time honored lighting practices. Shape: Cylinder. Color: Clear. Finish: Chrome
The Fulcrum LED Multi-Light Pendant by Lee Broom features 5 opulent Fulcrum pendants hung at various lengths from a single canopy. Each fixture is stunningly reflective with an off-center spherical fulcrum that divides its otherwise cylindrical body. A naked bulb fits into an opening at each base and remains partially exposed for additional light coverage and a capped-off look that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Ideal for kitchens, restaurants, and commercial displays. Shape: Multi-Light. Color: Black. Finish: Matte Black
Built with such precision that when viewed from certain angles may give off the illusion that the light is suspended in mid-air. The IC Lights S Pendant by Flos provides warm, diffused light through the aid of its frosted halogen bulb as well as its blown opal glass diffuser. The fixture™s steel frame provides a definite heft and durability that ensures a low-maintenance usage in areas like living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. Shape: Globe. Color: Red. Finish: Burgundy
The ELK Lighting Rutherford Mini Pendant features smooth curves paired with a gleaming finish that suggests a modernized version to the Restoration style. Accented with decorative link casting and period-authentic thumb screws, the illumination is softly diffused through the frosted glass to light the space with a classic touch. Shape: Bell. Color: Bronze. Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze
Bare bulbs have never looked so fine. The Tech Lighting SoCo Modern Socket Pendant features the beauty of bare bulbs combined with a myriad of choices in color, finish and length. In fact, thats what the SoCo (short for Socket & Cords) system is designed for--flexibility--so you can mix, match and cluster to create a truly unique light sculpture. Medium base bulbs up to 150 watts can be used in the Modern Socket, including LEDs, chrome tip globes and Plumen bulbs. Shape: Exposed Bulb. Color: Black. Finish: Antique Bronze
A starkly beautiful addition to modern lighting schemes. The ET2 Larmes Mini Pendant features a Clear glass shade providing an oversized teardrop-shaped outline around a warm xenon bulb. The contemporary look is completed by a chromed lamp holder and round canopy (complete with an integral low voltage transformer for quick and easy installation). Shape: Teardrop. Color: Clear. Finish: Polished Chrome
Layers of sophistication. The innovative Swank LED Mini Pendant by ET2 Lighting features a frosted inner lens surrounded by a transparent shell, combining efficient light projection with intriguing visuals. Chrome hardware completes the pendant's versatile look, allowing it to bring its modern motif into any decor story from mid-century retro to futuristic chic. Shape: Globe. Color: Brass. Finish: Natural Aged Brass
Sleek, shiny and resembling a soap bubble, the Sonneman Bubbles Globe Pendant makes a truly clean, retro addition to contemporary spaces. The shade--a glistening globe of glass--appears to be blown directly out of the pipe-like metal shade holder and socket, finished in a gleamingly complementary Polished Nickel. Available in three sizes. Shape: Globe. Color: Clear. Finish: Polished Nickel
The Fulcrum LED Mini Pendant by Lee Broom is a wonderfully reflective slimline pendant with an off-center spherical fulcrum that divides its otherwise cylindrical body. A naked bulb fits into an opening at the base and remains partially exposed for additional light coverage and a capped-off look that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Ideal for kitchens, restaurants, and commercial displays. Shape: Cylinder. Color: Brass. Finish: Polished Gold
Satisfying your need for innovation. The Modern Forms Forq Indoor/Outdoor LED Wall Sconce provides a bold, contemporary style for both interior and exterior spaces. Recreating the iconic tuning fork into a robust sculpture, the Forq Indoor/Outdoor LED Wall Sconce features an aluminum body and solid square wall plate. The Forq Indoor/Outdoor LED Wall Sconce casts a wash of illumination against its surface, creating a powerful highlight and silhouette. Color: Grey. Finish: Graphite
A modern, minimalist interpretation of the classic ring-chandelier. The Suspenders 24 LED Single Ring Chandelier by SONNEMAN Lighting brings that iconic look to your living space in a fully customizable package. Its starting design consists of a 24 Ring Power Bar that suspends a series of evenly-spaced LED luminaires (via adjustable 9 hangers). The ring itself is supported by 6™ field-cuttable hangers that connect to a ceiling-mounted Power Feed with an outlet box transformer. Many luminaire options are available as well, each providing an illumination that is as unique as it is useful. Color: Black. Finish: Satin Black
The Modern Forms Dawn Indoor/Outdoor LED Wall Sconce reworks the classic wall sconce into an architectural work of art. The unique geometric shape appears to curve slightly away from the wall. Energy efficient LEDs create a dynamic back and downlight, resulting in a dramatic effect to both exterior and interior spaces. Finish: Black
Inspired by telegraph lines, the Flos String Round LED Pendant breaks the rules of suspension with a string system that can be installed in a variety of three-dimensional schematics. Forming a perfect circle, an opaline diffuser shields the warm LED light from within. The two installation types are user-friendly and equipped with a mounting kit and hooks that attach to the wall and ceiling. After choosing the installation type and cable length, simply feed the cable through the hooks to achieve a customized look. Direct wall switching and touch dimming work together to control the light output; either tap or hold down the cord sensor at the top of the fixture to gradually dim the light to preference. Shape: Globe. Color: Black. Finish: Matte Black
Sporting a minimal and simplistic structure, the Balto Linear Suspension by Tech Lighting is capable of delivering optimal lighting in a condensed, finely crafted body. Sleek lines make up the superior capability of the Balto, allowing it to be suspended by thin cables to create a triangular shape that's characteristic of the modern standard that leans toward geometric-inspired designs. The fixture utilizes fully dimmable and energy-efficient LEDs that emit a soft, diffused light to interior living spaces like living rooms and dining rooms. Includes 10 feet of field-cuttable cable for desired hanging length. Shape: Triangular. Color: Gold. Finish: Satin Gold
Suspended in a molten hot state, the Tom Dixon Melt Pendant is a distorted sphere that changes in appearance when touched by light. The mirrored profile is created using a vacuum metallization process, which is deceivingly reflective. The moment the light is turned on the façade is liquefied, rendering the irregular shape translucent with a meandering refraction of light in each bend and fold of the interior. The shape of each pendant is cast using a mold; however, the asymmetrical sinuosity manages to appear unique from every angle, resembling liquid-hot glass. Shape: Abstract. Color: Clear. Finish: Smoke
Sleek, durable, and energy efficient. The Modern Forms Omni LED Indoor/Outdoor Wall Sconce is a humble light source for your indoor and outdoor lamping needs. Made from aluminum, this wall sconce showcases a sparkling LED output through glacier glass surrounded by its metal build with a weather proof finish. Rated for 50,000 hours of life. Color: Metallics. Finish: Bronze
The Perryton Linear Suspension by Sea Gull Lighting features an open, box frame and traditional candelabra lamp holders. These ˜candlesticks™ lead to candelabra bulbs, making allusion to the classic chandelier style. The modern, linear frame contrasts with the traditional aspects of this fixture, creating a true centerpiece for your home. Steel construction. Color: Black. Finish: Blacksmith
Inspired by the beauty and logic of mathematics, the Tom Dixon Etch Pendant is a delicate, airy geode. Each of the brass panels that comprise the shade are only 0.016 inch thick, and are digitally etched with a highly detailed pattern that creates an intricate interplay of light and shadow, casting nuanced geometric patterns on surrounding surfaces. Shape: Globe. Finish: Brass
The Artcraft Lighting Menlo Park Mini Pendant honors the famous inventor, Thomas Edison. Menlo Park, New Jersey is where he set up his home and research facility in 1896 and this fixture aims to honor the prolific scientist and inventor of the incandescent light bulb. Simple and to the point, a clear glass shade hangs from a thin downrod, the antique reproduction bulb a part of the fixture's aesthetic. Simple while still being somewhat modern, this fixture will work well in both transitional and traditional spaces. Shape: Cylinder. Color: Clear. Finish: OIl Rubbed Bronze
A stunning overhaul of traditional suspension design. The Hoops LED Linear Suspension by ET2 Lighting features a series of concentric circles that, from both sides, expand towards the center. Integrated LED lights line the interior of each circle, providing a soft, even illumination that complements a highly reflective polished chrome exterior. All 11 circles connect to a single rectangular canopy. Works well in modern settings, either over a conference or dining room table. Finish: Polished Chrome
Softly contoured with gentle waves that run from end to end, the SONNEMAN Lighting Corso LED Linear Suspension washes illumination from above to clarify its surroundings with a warm white light. Made from metal and suspended by two adjustable cable cords, the Corso LED Linear Suspension is a fixture that projects high powered LED illumination for powerful task lighting performance. Color: Metallics. Additional Color: Bright Satin Aluminum. Finish: Bright Satin Aluminum
There's nothing like a perfectly smooth sphere to prove the design flexibility and dynamism of copper. Using the latest vacuum metallization technology, the Tom Dixon Copper Shade Pendant is a polycarbonate globe lined with a thin layer of copper that was vaporized and sucked to the interior surface via an electrical charge. The result is warm, reflective and highly sculptural. Shape: Globe. Finish: Copper
The Bega Boom LED Copper Directional Wall Light “ 31058/31060 perfectly harnesses the enduring properties of copper in an elegant fixture fit for the most refined exteriors. Sharply rendered, the industrial shade houses a conical glass diffuser, referencing modern historical styles with supremely crafted geometry. By using pure copper, the Boom collection welcomes the natural patina that will appear with age, adding distinction to the design. These traditional elements enter a contemporary context by housing an LED light source that is efficient, functional and long-lasting. Additional Color: Copper. Finish: Matte
A modern pendant goes a long way in adding distinguished character to a kitchen or dining room. The Quorum Mini Pendant No. 882, with its clear outer shade and white inner diffuser, has a clean overall appearance and creates bright illumination for the soft contemporary space. Shape: Cylinder. Color: Nickel. Finish: Satin Nickel
Styling freedom from constraints. Compact and space-efficient, the Globe Mini Pendant No. 889 by Quorum International fits into any quarters no matter how tight. Its minimalistic look is undeniably modern, yet versatile enough to add to vintage or transitional decor stories for a contrasting aspect of grace, luxury and sophisticated materials crafted to perfection. Shape: Globe. Color: Metallics. Finish: Satin Gold with Light Gold Ombre Shade
Named for its discrete and distinctive form factor, the Shadow LED Wall Light by Modern Forms is ideal for placement in outdoor settings with its sturdy construction and weather-resistant finish. The Shadow uses an acrylic diffuser that's been UV-graded to guarantee no loss of color over time, no matter wet, rainy seasons or hot, scorching sun. Acrylic diffuser aids integrated LED modules to provide energy-efficient and dimmable light (ELV dimmer sold separately). Fixture boasts a rated life of 60,000 hours. Color: Black.
The Tom Dixon Beat Fat Pendant is part of a series of lights inspired by the handmade brass cooking pots and water vessels found in India. Made from spun and hand-beaten brass, the interior retains a plated, reflective finish while the exterior is painted a beautiful contrasting color tone. Shape: Teardrop. Color: Black.
Sleek retro style inspired by traditional Indian water vessels. Made out of hand-beaten brass, the Tom Dixon Beat Tall Pendant has a lean, flared form enhanced by a stylized finish on its exterior, with a brass interior providing golden, textural contrast. Part of the Beat Light collection. Shape: Cone. Color: Brass.
The vanishing skill of hand-crafted metalwork is used to create the Tom Dixon Beat Stout Pendant. Inspired by the shape and techniques used to create cooking pots and water vessels in India, craftsmen spin and hand-beat brass to give the pendant its distinctive shape, with a luminous plated interior and beautifully painted exterior. Shape: Teardrop. Color: Grey.
The Hinkley Lighting Congress 3128-3133 Mini Pendant is at once hip and historical, combining a sleek, modern sphere of glass with classic lamping and metal hardware. Choose between a range of available finishes and Clear or Etched Opal glass. Part of the mix-and-match Congress collection. Shape: Globe. Color: Clear. Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze
Fascinating indoor fixture exudes a distinct artistic flair. The Cosmic Crystal LED Pendant by Modern Forms imbues a sense of awe and wonder in large, open spaces. Designed with a spherical shade made of rock crystal art glass and minimal aluminum hardware, this pendant hangs from a ceiling canopy. The shade is crafted using a 7-step art-glassmaking process that results in a sparkling bubble and marbleized effects. This fixture utilizes eco-friendly LED technology with excellent color rendering that makes it ideal for residential and commercial applications. Shape: Dome. Finish: Brushed Nickel
Heirloom quality craftsmanship dictates the form of the Bega Boom LED Directional Wall Light “ 31171. Perfectly harnessing the durable and decorative qualities of copper, the Boom collection resonates a timeless elegance fit for the most refined exteriors. A hand-blown glass diffuser housing an LED light source sits within a rounded cage from the wall, producing a functional light with a hint of Bauhaus architectural style. As time passes, a natural patina will alter the initial luster of the copper, adding distinction to the design while staying relevant with modern LED technology. Finish: Copper
Elegant minimalist design meets modern function with the Gorve LED Linear Suspension by Elan Lighting. Its long, geometric form consists of a Chrome body and a Clear Cubic Zirconia shade. Once lit, an integrated Warm White LED shines through the translucent shade, shimmering off the imperfections in the glass for a luxurious, yet practical ambiance. Shape: Linear. Color: Clear. Finish: Chrome
The Beat Flat Pendant by Tom Dixon is both functional and fashionable, featuring a structural simplicity inspired by the brass cooking pots and traditional water vessels of India. Its wide Brass body is spun and hand-beaten by master craftsmen, allowing light to shimmer as it funnels down over a surface or area of interest. A Matte Black finish has been applied to the outside of the fixture, providing a decorative contrast that brings life to your living space. Color: Black. Finish: Matte Black
Charge up the aether-balloons and ready your lightning rods! The Steampunk LED Indoor/Outdoor Wall Sconce from dweLED presents a smooth modern shape of die-cast aluminum with nautical notes that make it more compatible with transitional decor as well. A smooth-sided disc wall mount holds out a downward-facing, round domed diffuser of clear hammered mouth-blown glass set over the LED lamping, and under a protective cage with a matching shape. Tastefully light enough for indoor use, the Steampunk is also wet-listed and tough enough for use on porches and rear paths throughout the great outdoors. Finish: Black
Paying homage to iconic mid-century Italian design, the Hudson Valley Bari Chandelier employs a multi-tiered composition to impart a dramatic modern look. Flat metal arms extend perpendicularly from the round central structure, each supporting either a polished Clear glass rod or a slender stem capped with an exposed bulb. The included tubular bulbs echo the shape of the candleholders, enhancing the linear silhouette. Shape: Candelabra. Color: Clear. Finish: Aged Brass
The Robert Abbey Rio Indoor/Outdoor Wall Sconce brings a fun mid-century modern vibe to contemporary spaces. Held in place by a notched metal band, its two White glass shades create a singular capsule form. Available with choice of finish to coordinate with any color scheme. Suitable for use in wet locations. Color: White. Finish: Polished Nickel
Everybody loves a retro statement! With the Horizontal Stripey Column Pendant by Jefdesigns, the pendant mixes the usage of wood tones and bold, cheery shades of color to give off a 1970s-esque vibe of design. The cylindrical pendant is steeped in wood tones accompanied by rings of bright colors, making this perfect for focal points in lobbies, restaurants, and office spaces. Shape: Drum. Color: Orange.
The Walden LED Outdoor Wall Sconce by Kichler has a clean, no-nonsense style with its rectangular body and integrated LED light sources. Its open design helps channel light downward (and upward with the 2-light option) through an etched glass lens, enhancing the light output while eliminating glare and hotspots. Ideal for outdoor walls and entryways of a modern home or business. Available in different finishes to match your taste. Shape: Rectangular. Color: Bronze. Finish: Architectural Bronze
Totally customizable and completely versatile, the Knot Mini Pendant from Hubbardton Forge adds a sense of modernity to any room. The flexible Stainless Steel cord can be knotted, draped, or shaped into whatever you can imagine. This pendant can be used alone or with multiples and with a variety of medium based bulbs. This fixture makes a great accent piece over a dining room table or kitchen island or can stand alone above a bedside table. Handmade to order by artisans in Vermont, USA. Shape: Exposed Bulb.
Give your modern ambiance an edge with the Blade Outdoor Wall Sconce by Modern Forms. Its unique design consists of a sleek, rectangular body that angles outward in order to shine its integrated LED light directly against the wall for an alluring indirect illumination. Provides a unique look and high style appeal for residential, hospitality, and office applications. Finish: Brushed Aluminum
The Full Bloom Mini Pendant by Vermont Modern blossoms overhead as a dramatically curved, yet decoratively perforated luminaire. Its intricate design features a single steel tube that™s been laser cut, heated, and expanded into a visually compelling display. The light source is hidden within the neck of the shade, providing a robust, dynamic ambiance once the fixture is lit. Shape: Cone. Finish: Silver
The Bloom Mini Pendant by Vermont Modern brings a fun, contemporary flair to your interior decor. Its intricate design features a single steel tube that™s been laser cut, heated, and expanded into a decoratively perforated luminaire. The light source is hidden within the neck of the shade, providing a robust, dynamic ambiance once the fixture is lit. Shape: Cone. Color: White. Finish: Satin White
Graphic and sculptural, the Arteriors Harding Chandelier is an artistic piece for modern interiors. Forty-eight bare bulbs line each of six square steel arms that seem to float in space thanks to the thin wire filament supsension cord. Use globe-shaped bulbs as pictured, or change the fixture's profile by using any of your choice of candelabra-base bulbs. Finish: Bronze
A minimalist structure and distinctive accents. The Globes of Light Chandelier from ELK Lighting is a versatile addition to modern living rooms and dining rooms. The stem extending downward from the canopy is adjustable, so you can alter and pick the height you want this product to hang at. Additionally, the different layers of arms can swivel to enable precise control over the lights™ positions. These arms hold up clear glass globes that encase the housing units and bulbs within them. Shape: Globe. Color: Clear. Finish: Brushed Black Nickel
Why We Love Restaurant Lighting
Great restaurant lighting can make the difference between an inviting space that your patrons will want to come back to again and again and a drab, unmemorable restaurant. By using modern restaurant light fixtures throughout your dining establishment, you can really set a mood that lets your guests have an enjoyable experience. Modern restaurant lights come in a variety of styles, including mini pendant lights, track lighting, chandeliers, and more, making it easy to find the perfect options for your restaurant. Read on to learn how to incorporate different styles of lighting in your food-service facility.
Why Use Modern Lighting In Your Restaurant
Restaurant lighting isn't as simple as just flipping on a switch. You'll need to consider the environment for each of your modern restaurant light fixtures to ensure they have the desired effect. For example, modern chandeliers are great for upscale restaurants with spacious, open dining rooms. You can use restaurant pendant lighting over booths to create a cozy atmosphere that encourages conversation. With modern restaurant lights in the track lighting style, you can illuminate large tables, like those in banquet rooms, or light the way down the hall to the restrooms.
Modern Lighting Designs You'll Love for Your Restaurant
You'll want to coordinate the style of your modern restaurant light fixtures with the overall vibe you want your establishment to convey. Thankfully, you'll have many restaurant lighting designers to choose from to accomplish this goal. Louis Poulsen's modern restaurant lights are whimsical and colorful, making them great for casual eateries. Artemide and Tech Lighting create restaurant lights that are visually unique, making them wonderful conversation starters for your patrons. SONNEMAN Lighting's designs are sleek and elegant, and Visual Comfort's creations are delicate and airy.
How To Choose the Best Restaurant Light Fixtures
It can be a bit overwhelming to choose modern restaurant light fixtures, as you'll have so many options available to you. Start by thinking about the overall style of your restaurant to help guide you in the aesthetics of your restaurant lighting. Modern restaurant lights are ideal for bistros and casual dining establishments, while elegant, ornate styles are better suited to upscale restaurants, like steakhouses and other restaurants serving elegant cuisine. Of course, there are no set rules when it comes to restaurant lighting design, so feel free to play around with various styles to find what works best for your restaurant.
Other Considerations
In addition to having modern restaurant light fixtures to illuminate each table, you'll also need other lights throughout your establishment. Overhead lighting can brighten up your host stand and guide guests throughout the restaurant. Try layering light with wall sconces so that the overhead light isn't too harsh. You may also wish to consider adding dimmer switches to the lights over the tables so that you can adjust the lighting concept for lunch and dinner services. Keep the modern restaurant lights in your bar area a bit dimmer than in other areas of the restaurant to create a more festive, party-like vibe.
