what do you call light with chain? (ceiling, lighting, build)

[bande1102]

Uggh, I'm looking for a specific light fixture, but don't know the name of it. It's one of those light fixtures that you would attach with a hook to the ceiling and it would have a chain that goes to an outlet. So I wouldn't have to wire it to the ceiling, it would just hang from a hook I screw into the ceiling. Anyone know what that would be called?

[BirdieBelle]

There's probably an official name, but in order to distinguish them from pendant lights, I've had luck finding them under "hanging chain lamp."

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

I always just called them a hanging lamp. There's probably some newfangled hip word for them, making your search difficult :-)

[Bones]

Swag pendant.....

Swag Lamps and Chandelier Designs from Lamps Plus




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[chet everett]

Technically nearly any residential light fixture designed to be hardwired to the ceiling as a chandelier can be used a "swag fixture" with appropriate chain, cordset, and hooks -- Accessories : SKBB | LBU Lighting

In contrast there are hard-wired utility style light fixtures that operate with a pull chain -- Leviton Lamp Holder, Med Base 29816-C | Zoro.com

Slightly nicer -- Design House 519272 Satin Nickel Ceiling Light - Build.com

[bande1102]

Thanks!

[K'ledgeBldr]

"what do you call light with chain?"


A pull chain keyless