Pull Down Retractable Light

Buy the best pull down retractable light selected and recommended by interior designers. By Vanessa Weber.

Pull down lamps are a simple yet ideal light source for rooms where a hanging light works better than an overhead or tract light. In many colors, you can match your pull down lamp with the decor, your furniture, or even use it to light a pool table and match it to the felt. They can hang from almost anywhere and are easy to install and use. Get you a few and change your lighting game.

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Pull Down Retractable Light

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Proper lighting is important, especially if you do creative work, love to read, or you simply appreciate good lighting. Pull down lamps can give you flexibility in terms of where your lighting is, enabling you to set a certain mood or even increase your ability to focus on a certain task.

These lamps were actually very popular in the 50s. But with the decades-old designs no longer meeting safety code requirements, we are lucky to have modernized and safer models of pull-down lamps available for our homes. There’s just something about these mid-century lights that we won’t let down. The same way lighting is crucial, it’s important that you read these tips on how to choose the right pull down lamp to enhance your home.

How to determine the right height for a pull down lamp?

The desired lamp height and adjustability will vary depending on where you plan on placing it. Pull down lamps can be suitable for any room in the home such as the kitchen, dining room, home office, or your room.

  • When planning to place your lamp over a surface, like your kitchen island or dining room table, make sure your lamp doesn’t come down too close to it. This is to make sure you don’t accidentally damage the lamp from pulling it too low.
  • For a home with young kids who can’t seem to keep their hands to themselves, you’ll want to make sure the lamp can adjust high enough to be out of reach, even if they are standing on the table.
  • If you’re looking for a lot of flexibility, then a lamp with a joint or two will help you get more angles. This is great if you plan on using the light for personal use.

Where to put a pull down lamp?

While the phrase “pull down lamp” may give you the idea that it can only be hung from the ceiling, there are also lamps that can be mounted on the wall.

  • Ceiling hung lamps are great for kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms.
  • Wall mounted lamps may be better suited for reading areas, office desks, and bedrooms.

How to decorate with pull down lamps?

The design and style of lamp that suits your home best depend on the decor in your home as well as your personal tastes. There is really no right or wrong, so have some fun and truly go with what you like.

  • Many of the pull down lamps popular today emulate the vintage, mid-century lamps that were popular then. Even though it could be a blast from the past, many of these styles were made to look “modern” and can add a unique vintage flair to contemporary decor.
  • There are a lot of designs that are extremely simple to allow the sheer functionality of the light shine. If you’re in doubt, then going with simplicity will be your best bet.
  • Make a big statement by going with a pull down chandelier for your foyer or dining room. These are more common in antique and Victorian styles.

The ability to adjust a pull down light fixture is very convenient and just straight up cool, so we don’t blame you for wanting one. When your friends and family see the new adjustable light fixture in your home, the first thing they’ll be asking you is where you got it. Enjoy the selection we have picked out for you below!

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Modern vintage danish pull down metal glass diffuser ceiling lamp

... Modern Vintage Danish pull down metal glass diffuser ceiling lamp

Pull down dining room light

Contemporary pull-down lamp in Asia influenced style. Translucent polycarbonate shade resembles premium parchment paper. Elegant wood canopy, handcrafted from alder wood, contributes to simple but lovable design.

Pull down ceiling lights

ELK Lighting Farmhouse 1-Light Pull-Down Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Antique Brass -

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This light and very impressive in its simplicity, the lamp is an attractive detail ideal for living room, dining room or kitchen. Beautiful white lampshade with metal clasp presents stylish and neat.

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As they said - beauty lies in simplicity. This minimalistic hanging lamp inspired of seventies style is a proof that this sentence is true. Sectional lampshade is made of lacquered ceramic and hanged on spiral chain.

Mid century modern pull down reel light

Mid century modern pull down reel light

An attention-grabbing retro pulled down hanging lamp resembling a flying saucer. An upper part of a spaceship-lampshade, an egg-like stem and a round mount are of gold-finished metal. A bottom part of this 'UFO vehicle' is of bluish glass.

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A modern take on a contemporary pull-down ceiling lamp made out of chromed aluminium with a shiny polish and a glossy finish. The handle on the bottom of the lamp allows adjusting the height of it, which provides a handy detail.

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This impressive set of lamps is an original combination of functionality, unusual design and beautiful colors. The whole combines golden frames and handles with beautiful blue, green and black patterns.

Kichler 65168 tiffany artaxerxes pull down hanging lamp

Kichler 65168 Tiffany Artaxerxes Pull-Down Hanging Lamp

Retro ceiling light 1970s 3 tier pull down lamp

Retro Ceiling Light, 1970s, 3 tier Pull Down Lamp

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Pull down lamp in neutral form. Lampshade is made of metal and glass. Suitable for living room, kitchen, dining room and others interiors according to taste and need.

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Hanging Lamp Pull Down 1950 Black and by cabinintheheartland

Pull down light

Pull Down Light

Pull down light fitting

Created of quality ceramic in a cream finish, this pull-down lamp can be easily adjusted to your needs. Its functional design and eye-catchy silhouette make the lamp as practical as beautiful.

Pull down lamp

Thanks to its functional solutions, you can easily regulate the lamp's height according to your needs. The lamp is durable and nice to look at, crafted of quality metal, along with its zigzag design, ball fixture, and conical shade.

Retractable light fixtures

Retro design for a 1970s retro pull down ceiling light in a vintage style, made out of white-painted aluminum with a chromed, high polish shiny finish and a handle around the light, which makes it easy to adjust the height.

Vintage pull down space age atomic

Vintage pull down space age atomic

A decorative addition for accentuating contemporary decor, this vintage lamp is quite functional, especially, thanks to its pull-down design that allows you to easily adjust its height. The lamp was made in the 1960s and measures approx. 17" inches in diameter.

Dim Control Inverted Pendant Light

Dim Control Inverted Pendant Light

Give your house an austere, industrial touch with this simple, yet stylish light pendant, made out of metal. The dome-shaped shade of the lamp is rather shallow, providing an unusual element to the lamp. It is fully constructed out of metal with a broad variety of different color options and finishes and makes for a perfect finish to a family dinner, a modern living room, or even a study room.

Vintage pull down pendant lamp

Vintage pull down pendant lamp

Specify color or finish select an option bright nickel polished

Specify Color or Finish: Select an Option Bright Nickel Polished Brass

Pull down light fixture

Created back in 20th-century, this lovely lamp represents a farmhouse style combined with functional design. It is height adjustable, covered in an antique brass finish, and requires one 60 W or 13 W CFL medium bulb.

Moris 1 - Light Single Bell Pendant

Moris 1 - Light Single Bell Pendant

Made using handcrafted techniques, no two lamps are the same and will be the focal point of any room. This contemporary piece will instantly become a beloved classic in your home and provides dimmable options and height management. It is available in two different fixture finishes and four lamp shade colors, so you are sure to find the perfect combination for your home.

Metal Medium Sized Pendant Bowl Light

Metal Medium Sized Pendant Bowl Light

Fill your home with a unique vibe, created with this one-of-a-kind pendant light with a lampshade constructed in the shape of a bowl. The frame of the lamp is made out of thick metal, which gives the construction strength, and the man part of the bowl is crafted out of stained glass in a white color. The lamp has a couple of decorative elements above the lampshade, giving the whole piece a retro touch.

Pull down light

Designed in mid-century style, this oval dining table with 2 stools and 1 pull down lamp, can be a great move to make your kitchen snazzier and tastier. The lamp has a unique, brown shade, and it can be adjusted in terms of its height.

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