Clear glass pendants over island- too bright?
I have my eye on this pendant, in either clear glass, or possibly mercury glass. I will hang 3 pendants over the island, and am wondering if the clear glass will be glaring (like a bare bulb) -- especially since the pendants will hang somewhere around eye level:
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If you have clear glass pendants, does this ever bother you?
If I went with the mercury glass, would it compete too much with a SS fridge, range & chimney hood, plus cream & cherry mixed cabs, plus mixed granite? Thank you!
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kitchenaddict
13 years agoHi bella...
My pendants are a clear "seeded" glass. I love that they are bright and sparkly. I am not sensitive to the light they give off. I do have to make it a habit to clean them, because they show the dust more than other types would. But that's not a big deal to me.
By the way I like the mercury light you have posted above. Whether it would compete with your other elements...I'm not sure.
KA:)
bellacucina
13 years agoRelated Discussions
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13 years agojohnnyl53
13 years agoI happen to be a big fan of pendants using halophane glass but you pay for these. they have the advantage of being basically clear but the glass is ribbed in such a way that it diffuses the light and even magnifies somewhat lower watt bulbs. Halophane glass was invented back in the late 1800's I believe and one of the advantages was it made weaker gas light and later incandescents look brighter. I have my eye on this one for a purchase at some point in the future. Not quite as clear as the ones you are interested in. Wilmette Lighting makes this as well as several other styles using halophane glass. Actual vintage pendants from the 30's are about 3X the price.
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