Rustic Pendant Lights

Rustic Pendant Light

Rustic pendant lighting is adored for its simple design, nostalgic charm, and artisanal look. Commonly used finishes for rustic lighting encompass oil rubbed bronze, wrought iron, antique copper, brass, zinc, and forged silver, with a prevalent theme of "raw" or aged metals.

What is Rustic Design?

The history of Rustic design can be traced back in the 19th century where people made their homes far away from the cities. As people settled and made their homesteads, their homes were quickly put together with materials found locally. 

Rustic is the contrasting design for modern or contemporary design. Design emphasis is on simple, natural and organic that has an earthy feel about it. Raw materials are also common, so rather than finding a sleek, glossy burl wood, decor pieces are made from real wood, sometimes only lightly treated or entirely natural. Rustic decor in and of itself appears to be heavier, darker, and less sparse.

Metals can also be seen in this style. Wrought metals, hammered or distress finishes may be incorporated into your living space in various ways depending on personal style and preference.

“Rustic design, at its core, is the use of organic elements in their most natural state.” - Katie Hodges.

The main consideration of this style are the following:

• Simple design
• Comfort and warmth
• A lot of textural variety
• Practicality and purpose
• Emphasis on natural and organic (materials and colour palette)

In summary, rustic should be on the material, not the design, therefore many pieces are incredibly simple yet naturally beautiful.

Rustic vs Farmhouse Style

Rustic and farmhouse design styles share some similarities. Both have a focus on comfort and simplicity, however how they achieve those goals is different. Farmhouse is simple but still relies on refined elements, with just a couple of rougher pieces to add charm. On the other hand, Rustic design style is the opposite, most elements are raw or unfinished.

Popular Rustic Pendant Lights

• Simple Wood with Exposed Edison Bulbs

Townshend 9 Light Natural Wooden Linear Pendant Light: This pendant would be a great addition to your rustic decor. It gives a warm glow and allure that’s enough to make the room illuminated with a cozy glow. This pendant takes 9 globes but is also available in 4 or 6 light models if you want to place it in a smaller space.

• Basket Metal Lamp

Canterbury Brown Rustic Pendant Light: Elegant in its simplicity, the Canterbury Brown Rustic Pendant Light is stunningly suitable to add a rustic touch in your home. 

• Collaboration of Wood and Metal

Oldbury 3 Wood Rustic Brown Bar Pendant Light: The Oldbury series is made of black steel & brown rustic wood and makes a perfect vintage feature. Pair with LED filament globes to complete the look.

• Lantern Style

Darlana Medium Antique Brass Wrapped Lantern Pendant Light: Plays upon negative space styled with an abstract and bold design. This three-dimensional geometric sculpture utilises the interplay between light and shadow with a distinctive, wrapped rattan body, being a fantastic feature piece within any interior space.

Bring the beauty of rustic pendant lighting to your home and watch your living spaces transform today. Embrace the beauty of simplicity and artisanal charm with our thoughtfully selected collection. At Zest Lighting, we bring you a diverse range of styles, from modern to vintage, to suit your taste and preferences.

Located in Sydney, Australia, Zest Lighting is your go-to online lighting store. As an Australian owned business, we proudly ship our products across the country. If you have any inquiries or need assistance, feel free to contact us.