Collection: Drum Pendant Lights

Fabric & Linen Drum Pendants

Fabric is the classic drum. Light passes through the shade as well as out the bottom, so the whole fixture glows and the room fills with soft, even light.

• Bongo Semi-Flush Convertible Pendant Light by Maxim Lighting: A steel and linen drum with a glass diffuser that mounts close to the ceiling or drops on an adjustable rod, up to 53.25". Choose the 2-light (13") or 3-light (18") in Natural Aged Brass, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, or Satin Nickel. Dimmable. Mood: one fixture, two ceiling heights.
• Bandera Multi Light Pendant Light by Maxim Lighting: A 2025 design that clusters linen shades beneath flared metal yokes. It comes in Oatmeal with Dark Bronze or White with Natural Aged Brass, in 3-light (20.75") or 4-light (31") versions that drop to over 11 feet. TRIAC or ELV dimming, three-year warranty. Mood: a tailored bouquet of drums.
• Arosia Pendant Light by Z-Lite: A sleek fabric drum in Grey or White at 20", or Grey, White, or Black at 24", lit by a single medium-base bulb behind the shade. Dimmable. Mood: simple, warm, and ready for any room.

Modern Metal & Geometric Drums

Metal and paneled drums trade the glow of fabric for shape and shadow. They direct light down onto the table and cast pattern and depth across the ceiling.

• Daze Pendant Light by Currey and Company: Clarence Mallari's Art Deco drum alternates beveled and flat hand-painted white glass panels framed in antique brass. Medium is 12" wide with one bulb; Large is 24" wide with three. Dimmable. Mood: a 1920s hotel lobby, scaled for home.
• Anderson Pendant Light by Arteriors: A hammered iron drum, 22.5" wide, finished in bronze inside and out, with a diffuser across the bottom for soft, even light from three bulbs. Damp-rated. Mood: an artisan workshop, refined.
• Shelby Pendant Light by Savoy House: Art Deco folds pleated into metal, in a Gold Patina finish. Choose the 3-light (22.5") or 6-light (30"), with a long drop for tall ceilings. Dimmable. Mood: gallery glamour over the dining table.

Glass & Crystal Drum Pendants

Glass and crystal turn the drum into a glowing object. Textured panes, rippled rims, and crystal prisms catch and scatter light in ways fabric and metal can't.

• Ringo LED Pendant Light by Marset: Joan Gaspar's 2025 design: a thick, translucent ring with a finely rippled rim that looks hand-shaped, framing a glowing center. It comes 27.56" or 35.44" wide in Smoked, Dark Smoked, Green, or Rose, on a cable or fixed stem. The integrated LED puts out up to 4746 lumens at 90 CRI, with selectable 2700K, 3000K, or 4000K color. TRIAC, ELV, or 0-10V dimming, five-year warranty, made in Spain. Mood: a halo carved from colored ice.
• Alina Round Pendant Light by Schonbek: A 2026 design made in the United States: a 33.5" crown of vertical crystal prisms circling eleven candelabra bulbs beneath a crisp metal band, hung from chains. Five finishes include Antique Silver, Ferro Black, French Gold, Heirloom Bronze, and Heirloom Gold. Made to order. Mood: a ring of light, refracted.
• Palisade Convertible Pendant Light by Kalco Lighting: Staggered panes of textured glass set in hand-forged iron, 27" wide and 19.5" tall. Four candelabra bulbs glow softly through the mottled glass. Dimmable. Mood: candlelight, behind frosted windows.

Drum Pendant Sizing Guide

Drums read larger than other shapes because the shade is solid all the way around. Use these guidelines to get the scale right.

Room rule of thumb: Add the room's length and width in feet. The total, in inches, is a good starting diameter for a single drum. A 12' by 14' room, for example, suits a drum about 26" across.

Adjust for tall ceilings: Add about 3" of hanging height for every foot of ceiling above 8'. On a 10' ceiling over a dining table, that puts the bottom of the drum about 36" to 42" above the tabletop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fabric, metal, or glass: what's the difference in the light?

Fabric drums like the Arosia and Bandera glow through the shade and spread soft light around the room. Solid metal drums like the Anderson send most of the light down, which is ideal over a table. Glass and crystal drums like the Ringo, Alina Round, and Palisade glow and sparkle, so they also work as decorative pieces.

Can I use a drum pendant with a low ceiling?

Yes. Look for a convertible design like the Bongo, which mounts close to the ceiling or hangs on a rod. In rooms where people walk underneath, keep at least 7' of clearance between the floor and the bottom of the fixture.

How do I clean a drum pendant?

Turn the light off and let it cool. Use a lint roller or soft brush on fabric shades. Dust metal with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe glass and crystal with a lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner, applying the cleaner to the cloth, not directly to the fixture.