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November 9th 2026 | 11 Minute read
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Black Friday is the best time of year to replace the light fixture you've been tolerating, but it's also the easiest time to overbuy. A sale price on the wrong fixture is still the wrong fixture.
This guide helps you decide what to buy first. We'll walk through the four fixtures most people shop for (chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces and table lamps), what each does best, and which room or project each belongs in. All are available at MOD LIGHTING. Prices below are pre-sale starting prices at the time of writing.
Shopping for one room? Start here, then read the matching section below.
| Your room | Start with | Jump to |
|---|---|---|
| Living room | Statement chandelier | Chandeliers |
| Dining room | Chandelier or linear pendant | Chandeliers |
| Kitchen | Pendants over the island | Pendants |
| Bedroom | Wall sconces or bedside lamps | Wall Sconces / Table Lamps |
| Bathroom | Vanity sconces | Wall Sconces |
| Entryway and stairs | Cascading or staircase chandelier | Chandeliers |
| Home office | Table lamp | Table Lamps |
| Outdoors | Exterior wall light | Wall Sconces (outdoor) |
Every room has one place the eye lands: the table you eat at, the island you gather around, the stairwell you walk through. Spend your biggest budget on the fixture that lights that spot, then add smaller layers around it. In practice, the order looks like this: 1. Anchor fixture: a chandelier or pendant over the main surface or open space. 2. Wall layer: sconces where the ceiling can't help, such as hallways, bedsides, entries and stairs. 3. Portable layer: a table lamp for reading corners, side tables and consoles, with no electrician needed. If you only buy one thing this Black Friday, buy number one for the room you use most.
| Your project | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dining room refresh | Chandelier or a linear pendant | Defines the room and lights the table |
| New kitchen island | A run of pendants | Light right where you prep and sit |
| Double-height entry or stairwell | Cascading or staircase chandelier | Built for tall, open space |
| Dark hallway or bedroom with no overhead | Wall sconces | Light from the wall, no ceiling box needed |
| Reading corner, bedside or console | Table lamp | Light exactly where you need it |
| Renting, or no electrician in the budget | Table lamp | Plug in or recharge, and it moves with you |
A chandelier is the right first purchase when a room feels unfinished or the existing fixture is an afterthought. The MOD LIGHTING range spans modern chandeliers, ring chandeliers, linear chandeliers, natural and woven designs and staircase chandeliers. Best for: dining rooms, living rooms, entryways, stairwells.
Alba Chandelier
From $1,199.95AED 4,473.00$1,741.00 AUD$1,705.00 CAD€1,088.95 EUR£909.00 GBP$2,168.00 NZD
Brass and Alabaster Chandelier
Alba Chandelier
Natural alabaster and solid brass in a brushed gold finish make a softly lit, sculptural centerpiece. It comes in three sizes and works with a dimmer switch.
Angelica Chandelier
From $1,399.95AED 5,219.00$2,032.00 AUD$1,999.00 CAD€1,265.95 EUR£1,065.00 GBP$2,499.00 NZD
Solid Brass Chandelier in Gold
Angelica Chandelier
Solid brass in brushed gold with glass globes, in 6, 8 or 10 lights. Choose a round or rectangular base to match your table. It is sized for a dining table or a long kitchen island, and the round base suits a slanted ceiling.
Kasper Chandelier
From $549.95AED 2,051.00$802.00 AUD$782.00 CAD€497.95 EUR£416.00 GBP$999.00 NZD
Cascading LED Staircase Chandelier
Kasper Chandelier
Cascading LED lights fall in a rainfall effect, in six sizes from 5 to 32 lights and in gold, silver or black. It is a staircase chandelier, so it suits double-height foyers and stairwells.
Check your ceiling height. The catalog sorts chandeliers by standard (8 to 9 ft), elevated (9 to 10 ft) and high (10 to 12 ft) ceilings, and the right one depends on how much drop you have. Chandeliers are hardwired, so plan for installation, and make sure the ceiling box can support the weight.
Where a chandelier is a centerpiece, a pendant is a workhorse. Pendants light a specific surface, which makes them the smarter pick over a kitchen island, a breakfast bar or a narrow dining table. They also scale: one pendant over a small table, or three in a row over an island. Best for: kitchen islands, dining tables, entryways, bedsides.
Alba Pendant
From $1,099.95AED 4,100.00$1,613.00 AUD$1,577.00 CAD€994.95 EUR£831.00 GBP$1,984.00 NZD
Island Pendant
Alba Pendant
Layered alabaster petals on a solid brass frame, in a brushed gold finish. Its elongated shape suits an island, a dining table or a hallway, and it can stand in for a row of smaller pendants. Alabaster gives soft, atmospheric light rather than bright task light, so keep brighter light over your prep zone.
Pendants hang from the ceiling, so measure the drop from the ceiling to the surface you are lighting. Most of the range is designed for standard 8 to 9 ft ceilings. Match the number of pendants to the length of your island or table.
Sconces are the most underrated upgrade in a home. They add light at eye level, which makes hallways, bedrooms and entries feel warmer than any ceiling fixture can. They also free up floor and surface space, which is why they work so well beside a bed or flanking a mirror. Best for: hallways, bedsides, entryways and stairs indoors, and the front door outdoors.
Angelica Sconce
$229.95AED 858.00$334.00 AUD$329.00 CAD€207.95 EUR£175.00 GBP$411.00 NZD
Bedroom Sconce
Angelica Sconce
Solid brass in brushed gold with a glass globe. A matching pair on either side of the headboard gives a balanced look and frees up the bedside tables.
Alba Sconce
From $249.95AED 932.00$370.00 AUD$359.00 CAD€227.95 EUR£190.00 GBP$458.00 NZD
Bathroom or Bedside Sconce
Alba Sconce
Brass and natural alabaster, for a softer light beside the bed or the mirror. Check the fixture's rating before using it close to a shower or tub.
Expert Take
The front door is the easiest outdoor upgrade. These four are weather-resistant (IP65) and hardwired, in black.
Before you buy: Most sconces in the range are hardwired, so factor in an electrician or a handy friend. Look at the features, too: many are switch-dimmable, and some offer remote dimming or multiple color temperatures.
A lamp is the fastest upgrade there is. No wiring, no ceiling work, and it moves when you do. It is also the layer that lets you turn the overhead lights off and make a room feel like evening. Best for: side tables, reading chairs, bedsides, consoles, home offices, and any room you can't or don't want to rewire.
Aris Rechargeable Table Lamp
$144.95AED 541.00$210.00 AUD$206.00 CAD€131.95 EUR£111.00 GBP$259.00 NZD
Home Office Table Lamp
Aris Rechargeable Table Lamp
Cordless, with touch dimming and three color settings, so it suits a desk without any installation.
Before you buy: For a lamp beside a sofa, 26 to 32 inches tall suits a standard side table, with a shade about two-thirds the width of the surface. Choose a rechargeable lamp when there's no outlet nearby or you want to move it from room to room. Rechargeable lamps are for indoor use only. The 5V 2A charging adapter is sold separately (MOD LIGHTING doesn't sell it), and you should charge fully before first use. For runtimes, see our rechargeable table lamp guide.
Start with the room you use most, buy the anchor fixture, and layer from there. The biggest offers begin Nov 26 and the Black Friday offer ends Nov 30 at 11:59pm, with a final Last Chance offer through Dec 2. Browse the full MOD LIGHTING collection, or jump straight to chandeliers, pendants, wall sconces or table lamps.
