Best Black Pendant Light

We love the vintage look of this pendant light—this one is a reader favorite.  We also like the overall quality and construction.

Here’s more: 

What We Liked

• Great over a kitchen sink.

• Easy to install.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Light is only 25 watts max (for LED lights).

• Bulb not included.

Best Gold Pendant Light: Modern Industrial Small Glass Pendant Light

This pendant checked all the boxes—good quality, clear glass look and dimmer compatible. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Clear design works well with Edison-style bulb (not included).

• Easy to install.

• Affordable.

• Classy, simple look.

What Needs Work

• Cord can be a bit twisty when first install. This smooths out over time, however.

Best Farmhouse-Style: DEWENWILS 2 Pack Farmhouse Pendant Light

If you are aiming for a farmhouse-style look, this pack-of-two pendants is be our top choice: the quality here is top-notch and the craftsman-style is on trend.

What We Liked

• Impressive look for the price.

• Easy to install.

• Great over a kitchen counter.

• Can be mounted on sloped ceiling.

What Needs Work

• Bulb not included.

Best Wicker Pendant: Globe Electric 61090 Rio Pendant

The star feature here is the wicker shade which warms up a space, while also softening the light. We like the quality of this light. 

What We Liked

• Elegant look.

• Larger size than it looks in pictures.

• Softens lighting.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Bulb not included.

About the Authors

Denise & Alan Fields are consumer advocates and best-selling authors. The Fields have authored 12 books with three million copies in print, including the best-selling guide to baby gear, Baby Bargains.

The Fields have been featured and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

As consumer products experts, the Fields have been guests on the NBC Today Show, Good Morning America and ABC’s 20/20.

How We Pick Products To Recommend

We often turn to our readers (3 million strong!) to find products to recommend. We ask our parent readers for their favorites and consider their real-world experiences in our recommendations.

When we test a product, we always purchase it with our own monies. We do not take free samples, as we believe that compromises our independence.

We also fact check manufacturer information with our own measurements. If a maker claims a product weighs X pounds, we will weigh it to make sure. If the battery life is supposed to be six hours, we will see how it stands up in the real world.

In some cases, we will do interviews with experts in the field to get additional feedback on products.

To get hands-on time with products, we regularly meet one-on-one with gear companies and even tour manufacturing facilities. (When we do this, we pay our own travel expenses).

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We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. We do extensive research, evaluating products with an eye toward quality, ease of use and affordability.

We make our living from affiliate commissions, but we always recommend what we think are the best bets for our readers (not the ones that are the most expensive). We are always looking for products that offer the best bang for the buck.

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