ニュース — Farmhouse Kitchen Lighting
The History of Cloth Cord Pendant Lighting
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Before plastic insulation existed, every pendant light in America was wired with braided fabric cord. That simple material detail — cotton, silk, or rayon cloth cord — is what gives vintage pendant lighting its unmistakable period character. Today, cloth cord pendant lights are the first choice for farmhouse kitchens, industrial lofts, schoolhouse restorations, and Craftsman homes. Whether you're looking to buy a vintage pendant light, find a replacement cloth cord for a DIY project, or restore a period fixture to its original character, you'll find exactly what you need at Vintporium. Shop our full collection of authentic vintage pendant lighting at Vintporium.
Find Your Part
Search our catalog by part, fitter size, or fixture type — try “2 1/4 shade”, “mogul socket”, or “sash lock”.
Need help choosing or fixing a part? Our Salvage Knowledge Library draws on Vintporium’s work since 2008 to help you identify what you have, pick the right part, or plan your own repair.
Can't Find the Part?
Looking for a matching sconce, a replacement shade, or an odd-sized fitter? Send us a photo and measurements. A large portion of our inventory is uncataloged. Many of the doors, windows, fireplace surrounds, bath fixtures, and architectural pieces in the yard never make it to the website. If you don't see it online, that doesn't mean we don't have it.
Contact Us
Joe answers every inquiry himself. Send a photo and a measurement and he'll tell you what the part is, what era it came from, and whether a match exists.
1-408-387-0845
joe@vintporium.com
Vintporium Architectural Salvage · San José, California 95112 · Founded 2008 · Viewing by appointment
