Mid-Century Modern Linear Suspensions
Brass socket bars with globe bulbs and smoked glass cylinders for dining tables and kitchen islands. Shop from Arteriors, Hudson Valley, Corbett Lighting, and more.
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Mid-century modern linear suspensions take the atomic-era fascination with geometric form and serial repetition and apply it to over-table lighting — a row of exposed brass sockets with globe bulbs on a slender rod, a linear cluster of smoked glass cylinders on a brass bar, or a geometric multi-arm configuration that distributes light across the dining surface with graphic precision. These fixtures deliver functional dining light with the visual character of period design.
Span two-thirds the dining table or island length and hang 30 to 36 inches above the dining surface. A satin brass linear suspension with exposed Edison or globe bulbs over a walnut dining table with leather chairs is the archetypal mid-century modern dining room moment. For kitchen islands with dark stone countertops, a matte black linear suspension with brass socket cups adds graphic contrast that the style handles naturally. Use warm 2700K bulbs to maintain the warmth of brass and wood surfaces.
We carry mid-century modern linear suspensions from Arteriors, Hudson Valley Lighting, Corbett Lighting, and Troy Lighting. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada.
| Surface length | Fixture length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 48" | 28" - 32" | 30-36" above table |
| 60" | 36" - 42" | 30-36" above table |
| 72" | 44" - 50" | 30-36" above table |
| 84" | 50" - 58" | 30-36" above table |
| Kitchen island | 2/3 island length | 28-34" above counter |
