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Parrot Uncle20 Inch Rustic Chandeliers Farmhouse, Wooden Beaded Chandelier Lights
$159.00
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11 Best Beaded Chandeliers Made for Most Homes
Published 10/02/2026
A beaded chandelier hangs from the ceiling on a chain or a cord. Bead weight and the drop length decide whether it clears a table. We compared eleven on diameter, drop, and whether bulbs are included. Each pick notes the ceiling height we would check before ordering.
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Best compact
Q&SBoho Wood Beaded Chandelier,Farmhouse Coastal Large Bohemia 5…
$237.49
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Best upgrade
Q&SBeaded Chandelier Farmhouse White Wood Beaded Boho Light Fixture…
$169.99
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Best storage
ELYCCUPA26” Boho Wood Beaded Chandelier Rustic Farmhouse Pendant Light…
$213.75
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Best look
vivihobb3-Light Mini Bohemian Wood Beaded Chandelier Pendant Boho Light…
$59.99
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CapslpadWood Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Light Antique Rustic Mini…
$55.99
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RyaHQRyalQ Boho Ceiling Light 3 Light Wood Beaded Chandelier for Dining…
$49.96
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| Best for | Farmhouse dining rooms wanting a dark frame | Two-story foyers and coastal dining rooms | Pale rustic rooms with a wide table | Nurseries and foyers needing real brightness | Tall foyers and open stairwells | Small entryways, powder rooms, and halls | Dark modern dining rooms with real ceiling height | Dining rooms needing real light output | Low ceilings, nurseries, and hallways | Narrow entries and reading corners | Nurseries, hallways, and laundry rooms |
| Dimensions | 20 in | Standard size | 25.5 in round | Standard size | Standard size | Standard size | 25.5 in round | Standard size | Standard size | 18.5 in | Standard size |
| Min. room | ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance | ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance |
| Assembly | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people | Easy · about 1 hour, one or two people | Moderate · about 2 hours, two people |
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| Notes | The chain adjusts up to 39.4 inches, so measure from your ceiling and leave roughly 7 feet of clearance underneath if people walk below it. · E12 candelabra bulbs are smaller than the common E26 size, so check what is in your bulb drawer before the fixture goes up. | Because it comes assembled with the beads attached, it is bulkier and heavier to hold overhead than a flat-packed fixture, and a second person helps. · Bulbs are not included and the E12 base is the small candelabra size, so order those before install day. | Measure your table before committing, because a 25.5-inch fixture wants a surface at least three feet wide underneath it to look proportional. · Hardwiring means the ceiling box has to support a metal-and-wood fixture of this size, so check that the existing box is rated for the weight before install day. | Buy all eight bulbs in one matched set, because mixed color temperatures are obvious when the sockets sit this close together. · Dust settles on hand-strung beads and the strings are not removable, so expect to go over it with a soft brush or a vacuum dusting attachment a couple of times a year. | The canopy is only 4.72 inches across, so an older oversized ceiling plate underneath it may leave a ring of exposed paint. · Because the beads hang in a curtain all the way around, give it a few inches of clearance from any wall or sloped ceiling so the strands hang straight. | Measure your ceiling height before ordering, because 19.3 inches of fixture plus chain eats headroom in a hallway people walk through. · Buy dimmable bulbs and a dimmer at the same time if you want the mood setting, since neither comes in the box. | Hang the bottom of the beads at least 30 inches above a tabletop, and remember the body alone eats 26.25 inches of vertical space below the canopy. · Black beads show dust as a gray film rather than hiding it, so plan on wiping them more often than you would the whitewashed version. | Hang the bottom of the beads around 30 to 34 inches above a tabletop so the ring clears sightlines across the table. · The gold finish pairs best with warm metals elsewhere in the room, so check your cabinet pulls and faucet before committing. | A flush mount puts the beads within arm's reach of a tall person, so expect to dust them more often than a hanging fixture. · If you want dimming, wire a dimmer switch during installation rather than after, since the fixture has no control of its own. | Count the full 23 inches of drop plus the chain you add when you measure, because the beads hang lower than the sockets do. · Real wood beads collect dust on their upper curves, so plan on a dry cloth or a duster every month or two. | Mount it where people walk under it rather than where they stand, since the beads hang close to the ceiling and look best viewed from below. · Bulbs are not included and the sockets take the small E12 candelabra base, which LED, incandescent, CFL, and halogen versions all fit. |
| $ / size | $159.00 · 20 in | $237.49 · Standard size | $263.49 · 25.5 in round | $169.99 · Standard size | $213.75 · Standard size | $59.99 · Standard size | $472.49 · 25.5 in round | $189.00 · Standard size | $55.99 · Standard size | $31.65 · 18.5 in | $49.96 · Standard size |
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Our picks, explained
Best overall
Parrot Uncle 20 Inch Rustic Chandeliers Farmhouse, Wooden Beaded Chandelier Lights
$159.00
The body measures 19.7 inches across and 21.7 inches tall, with solid wood beads and natural jute rope hung on a black iron frame, and the 39.4-inch adjustable chain covers ceilings from 8 to 12 feet. Four E12 sockets take up to 40W each, which is a modest 160W total, so plan on warm bulbs for mood rather than a bright work light. The whole fixture weighs 14.33 pounds, light enough that a standard ceiling box handles it without drama. Skip it if you want a pale beachy look, because the black iron and jute read darker and more weathered than the white-bead options here.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- 20 in
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- 20 in
- Min. room
- ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Farmhouse dining rooms wanting a dark frame
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The black iron frame is rust-resistant and the beads are solid wood, so the fixture holds its shape rather than sagging the way strung-only designs can.
- Four E12 sockets accept LED, Edison, and dimmable bulbs, which lets you dial the room down for dinner and back up for company.
- At 14.33 pounds it is light for a 20-inch fixture, so hanging it is a one-evening project with a helper.
What to keep in mind
- Each socket caps at 40W for 160W total, so a large open living room will need other lamps to carry the light.
- The jute rope trim collects dust and is harder to wipe clean than a plain metal or glass fixture.
$159.00
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Best compact
Q&S Boho Wood Beaded Chandelier,Farmhouse Coastal Large Bohemia 5…
$237.49
The frame is metal in a hand-brushed oak white finish, 19.9 inches wide, wrapped in hand-strung natural wood beads and woven hemp rope, with five E12 sockets. The chain adjusts up to 47.2 inches, which means it can drop almost four feet below the ceiling plate, so it suits a foyer or a stairwell as readily as a dining table. It is UL listed and carries a three-year warranty, and because it ships assembled the install is mounting and wiring rather than any bead work. Skip it if you want a dimmer, because no dimmer switch or bulbs come with it and you will need a compatible wall dimmer plus dimmable E12 bulbs.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Metal
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Two-story foyers and coastal dining rooms
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The 47.2-inch chain range lets it hang low in a tall entry, which the shorter fixtures on this list cannot reach.
- Hemp rope trim over the oak white metal adds a second texture, so it does not read as only wood beads on a frame.
- It is UL listed and backed by a three-year warranty, which is worth something on a fixture you hardwire and then forget about.
What to keep in mind
- It is the most expensive pick here by a wide margin, which is a lot to spend if the fixture is going in a hallway.
- The white-brushed oak finish is specific, so it can look out of place in a room built around dark metal and walnut.
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Best value
Creative Co-Op Metal Chandelier with Draped Wood Beads
$263.49
Two tiers of whitewashed wood beads hang on a metal frame measuring 25.5 inches round by 26.25 inches tall, which makes it one of the two widest picks here. It runs on three 25-watt bulbs and requires hardwiring, so treat it as the visual centerpiece and let other fixtures carry the brightness. The whitewash keeps the wood grain visible instead of burying it under solid paint, which is the difference between this and the painted white Q&S fixture. Skip it if your ceiling is under eight feet, because a 26-inch body that wide will crowd the room.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- 25.5 in round
- Material
- Metal
- Size
- 25.5 in round
- Min. room
- ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Pale rustic rooms with a wide table
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The whitewash is a thin finish rather than solid paint, so the wood grain still shows and small wear marks blend in instead of standing out.
- At 25.5 inches round it fills the space over a dining table that the 16-inch and 18.5-inch fixtures on this list would look lost in.
- The two-tier bead arrangement gives it a draped, layered profile that stays interesting from across the room, not only from directly below.
What to keep in mind
- Three 25-watt bulbs are all it takes, so this is mood lighting over a table rather than a fixture that lights a whole living room.
- It has no chain or cord adjustment mentioned in the specs, so the drop is fixed at roughly 26 inches below the ceiling and you cannot raise it for a low room.
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Best upgrade
Q&S Beaded Chandelier Farmhouse White Wood Beaded Boho Light Fixture…
$169.99
This is a white-painted wood bead chandelier that measures 18.5 inches across and 26.4 inches tall, with eight E12 sockets rated to 40 watts each. The chain runs 47.2 inches and can be shortened, and the canopy is built to sit on a flat, sloped, or vaulted ceiling, so an angled hallway ceiling is not a problem. Q&S states the fixture complies with UL standard and carries a three-year warranty, and no bulbs are included. Skip it if you want a wide statement piece, because eight lights packed into an 18.5-inch body reads tall and slim rather than broad.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Nurseries and foyers needing real brightness
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- Eight sockets at up to 40 watts each give it far more output than the three- and five-light fixtures on this list, which matters over a kitchen island or in a dim foyer.
- The 47.2-inch chain is adjustable, so you can hang it low over a table or tight to an eight-foot ceiling without buying extra parts.
- The sockets take LED, Edison, incandescent, CFL, or halogen bulbs and work with a compatible dimmer, so you can dial a nursery down to a soft glow.
What to keep in mind
- The beads are painted white, so any chip or scuff shows more plainly than it would on the raw oak and natural birch fixtures here.
- At 26.4 inches tall it hangs deep for its 18.5-inch width, so it will feel top-heavy in a room with a standard eight-foot ceiling unless you shorten the chain considerably.
$169.99
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Best storage
ELYCCUPA 26” Boho Wood Beaded Chandelier Rustic Farmhouse Pendant Light…
$213.75
The lamp body is 25.59 inches in diameter and 24.65 inches tall on its own, and the hanging height adjusts anywhere from 1 inch to 41.65 inches, so the whole fixture can stretch to just over 64 inches for a tall entry or sit tight to an 8-foot ceiling. Oak white beads and a woven hemp rope ring give it a coastal look, and the four E26 sockets take standard household bulbs up to 60W each. It is UL listed, which is worth knowing if your inspector or insurer asks. Skip it over a small dining table, because a 25-inch body will crowd anything narrower than about four feet.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Tall foyers and open stairwells
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The height adjusts from 1 inch all the way to 41.65 inches, so one fixture covers a flush-ish mount or a long drop over a staircase.
- It uses E26 bulbs at up to 60W each, the same screw base as most lamps in the house, so replacements are easy to find.
- The beads arrive already strung, which spares you the tedious threading some beaded fixtures require.
What to keep in mind
- The 25.59-inch diameter is wide enough to feel heavy in a small bedroom or a narrow hallway.
- The oak white finish is pale, so it will read washed out against white walls and a white ceiling unless something darker anchors the room.
$213.75
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Best look
vivihobb 3-Light Mini Bohemian Wood Beaded Chandelier Pendant Boho Light…
$59.99
This is a three-bulb pendant with a cascading skirt of wood beads under an antique metal ring, measuring 12.6 inches wide and 19.3 inches tall with a 39.4-inch chain you can shorten. The beads are a natural pale yellow rather than white, and the metal is finished with visible retro lines, so it reads warm and aged instead of crisp. It takes three E12 bulbs up to 40 watts each and dims if you pair it with a dimmable bulb and a compatible switch. Skip it over a dining table or in a tall open room, because at this diameter it will look lost.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Metal
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Small entryways, powder rooms, and halls
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The 39.4-inch chain adapts to a sloped ceiling, so it hangs plumb in a stairwell or under a pitched roof.
- All the beads arrive already strung, which means installation is wiring and hanging rather than threading.
- Three E12 sockets spread the light around the ring instead of concentrating it in one bulb, so the shadows the beads cast stay even.
What to keep in mind
- The 40-watt cap per bulb is lower than the 60-watt fixtures on this list, so three bulbs will not light a whole room.
- The beads are pale yellow and the metal is deliberately weathered, which will fight a bright white modern scheme.
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Best budget
Creative Co-Op Black Metal Chandelier with Wood Beads
$472.49
Two tiers of black wood beads hang from a black metal frame that measures 25.5 inches round and 26.25 inches tall, so it needs a real table or an open room under it rather than a hallway. It takes three 25-watt bulbs, which is modest light for something this big, and it has to be hardwired by whoever installs it. If you want the beaded shape but not the whitewashed cottage version of it, this is the one that reads dark and architectural. Skip it if the fixture is your only light source in the room.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- 25.5 in round
- Material
- Metal
- Size
- 25.5 in round
- Min. room
- ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Dark modern dining rooms with real ceiling height
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- At 25.5 inches round it covers far more visual area than the 16- to 20-inch fixtures on this list, so it holds its own over a six-foot table.
- The black beads and black metal frame read as one solid silhouette, which suits a modern room where a natural-wood bead would look out of place.
- Two tiers of beads give the body depth from the side, so it still looks substantial when you walk past it rather than only from directly underneath.
What to keep in mind
- Three 25-watt bulbs is gentle light for a fixture of this size, so you will want lamps or recessed cans doing the real work.
- Hardwiring is required and there is no plug or chain-and-swag option mentioned, so an electrician is part of the cost if you do not have an existing ceiling box.
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AyshwillDec Bohemia Wood Beaded Chandelier
$189.00
The frame is a 19.5-inch metal circle in a gold finish hung with solid wood beads in an oak tone, and the fixture stands 19.5 inches tall with a chain that extends to 38 inches. Five E26 sockets accept standard household bulbs up to 60 watts, which is a real advantage because you are not hunting candelabra bases. Mounting hardware, wire, and instructions are included, and the beads come assembled. It is the priciest pick here, so pass if you only need a decorative accent over a hallway.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Metal
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Dining rooms needing real light output
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- Five E26 sockets at 60 watts each take the same bulbs as a table lamp, so replacements are easy to find anywhere.
- The gold frame against oak-toned beads gives it more contrast than the all-natural fixtures, which helps it read as intentional rather than rustic by default.
- At 19.5 inches wide it has enough presence to center over a dining table without looking undersized.
What to keep in mind
- The 38-inch maximum chain limits how low it can hang in a room with very high ceilings.
- A 19.5-inch diameter is too much fixture for a small bathroom or a narrow passage.
$189.00
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Capslpad Wood Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Light Antique Rustic Mini…
$55.99
This one sits tight to the ceiling at 12.8 inches across and just 9.6 inches deep, with warm white wood beads strung on rope around three E12 sockets. Because there is no chain or rod, it works in a hallway, a nursery, or a low bedroom where a hanging fixture would get bumped. It is UL listed and the beads arrive already assembled, and it accepts bulbs up to 60 watts. The fixture itself is not dimmable, so you would need a dimmable bulb and a dimmer switch to soften it.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Low ceilings, nurseries, and hallways
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- At 9.6 inches of drop it clears a doorway swing and a tall adult's head in a hall with a standard eight-foot ceiling.
- The beads are strung on rope rather than wire, which gives the skirt a softer drape and throws patterned shadow on the ceiling.
- It is UL listed, which is worth knowing if you are putting it in a child's room.
What to keep in mind
- Being flush mounted, it throws most of its light down and sideways, so it will not bounce light off the ceiling the way a hanging ring does.
- The beads are a warm white tone, which will not match the natural and oak finishes if you are buying several fixtures for one floor.
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Canarm Nicole Chandelier
$31.65
The Nicole hangs 23 inches tall and only 18.5 inches across, with gray real wood beads strung along the chain and five sockets taking 60W Type C bulbs. That narrow footprint is the thing to check first, because over a dining table it will look slight next to the wider 19.9-inch and 26-inch pieces on this list, while above an armchair or a small entry it lands just right. The chain length adjusts, so you can set it for a standard eight-foot ceiling or drop it farther in a room with height. Skip it if you want warm honey or natural oak tones, since the beads are finished gray.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- 18.5 in
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- 18.5 in
- Min. room
- ~8×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Easy · about 1 hour, one or two people
- Best for
- Narrow entries and reading corners
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- Five sockets in an 18.5-inch width puts a lot of light into a small circle, so one fixture covers a seating group without a second lamp.
- The gray wood bead finish sits comfortably with cool paint colors and black metal, which natural oak beads tend to fight.
- The chain is adjustable, so the same fixture works over a stairwell landing or at normal ceiling height.
What to keep in mind
- At 18.5 inches wide it is too narrow to balance a full-size dining table, where a 22-inch or larger fixture holds the space better.
- The specification calls for 60W Type C bulbs, so you are shopping for a specific candle-shape bulb rather than grabbing whatever is in the drawer.
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RyaHQ RyalQ Boho Ceiling Light 3 Light Wood Beaded Chandelier for Dining…
$49.96
This is a three-light boho fixture measuring 12.6 by 9.3 inches, built from multiple strands of natural wood beads around three E12 sockets. The beads come already strung, so installation is wiring and mounting with the included hardware rather than threading anything yourself. That compact size is why it belongs over a changing table, a laundry room, or a tight hallway, and it is also why it will look undersized over a dining table or a living room seating group. Skip it if you need real output for a big room, since three small-base bulbs only go so far.
Product specs
- Dimensions
- Standard size
- Material
- Wood
- Size
- Standard size
- Min. room
- ~10×8 ft with 36 in clearance
- Assembly
- Moderate · about 2 hours, two people
- Best for
- Nurseries, hallways, and laundry rooms
Dimensions and capacity from the product page when available. Room notes use our clearance standards for this category.
Why it makes the list
- The 12.6-inch width fits a narrow hallway or a small landing where a 20-inch fixture would feel like an obstacle.
- At 9.3 inches tall it eats very little headroom, so it clears a doorway swing and low eight-foot ceilings.
- The beads arrive already strung on the frame, so the whole install is mounting it to the ceiling with the hardware in the box.
What to keep in mind
- Three E12 bulbs do not light a dining room or a living room on their own, so treat it as accent or secondary light in a bigger space.
- It is the shortest fixture here, which means it offers little adjustment if you want a long dramatic drop.
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Before you buy
Run this list after you pick a piece and before checkout.
- Tape the footprint. Mark length and depth, including chair swivel or drawer pull-out.
- Check the path in. Box size has to clear stairs, elevators, and turns.
- Flooring and legs. Soft floors need pads. Uneven floors need adjustable feet or shims.
- Use case. Confirm storage, seating count, or table height matches how you actually live.
- Assembly time. Plan tools and a second pair of hands when the build is multi-hour.
- Return terms. Keep cartons until the piece sits correctly in the room.
How we made this list
We compared 11 options for beaded chandeliers on footprint, build cues, and everyday use. Vague dimensions and near-duplicate layouts were cut.
- Room fit. Published size had to be clear enough to tape out.
- Build and stability. We favored solid joinery cues over styling-only claims.
- Daily use. Storage access, seating comfort, and cleaning reality mattered.
- Cut duplicates. Similar products kept the clearer sheet and stronger score.
FAQ
How much ceiling height does a beaded chandelier need?
Add the chain drop to the fixture height and leave clearance above a table, often around 30 to 36 inches from the tabletop to the bottom of the beads.
Are the bulbs included?
Some boxes include bulbs and some do not. The socket type is on the product page, and a missing bulb is a separate trip.
Where should I buy these?
Use the Buy buttons on this page for the exact products we compared. Confirm diameter, drop length, and the return policy on the product page before checkout. Prices move frequently.
This is general home-furnishing guidance, not structural or safety advice. Confirm weight limits, tip-over anchors, and local building rules where they apply.
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