Swag lamps are a very popular type of hanging lamp and are available in many styles and sizes. Swag lamps are very similar to pendant lamps in the way they hang from the ceiling, but the light from swag lamps is not intended to light one direct area below it as the pendant lamps do. Instead, the light put off from a swag lamp is closer to that of a chandelier—its goal is to light up an entire room or area of a room.

Swag lamps originally became popular in the 1970’s which makes most appear to be vintage swag lamps. True 1970 swag lamps often have a gold metal chain in which they hang from, and this chain is often secured to the ceiling. This type of vintage swag lamp typically has a switch at the bottom of the chain for turning the lamp on and off. This type of swag lamp, which are still made to this day, are truly portable swag lamps because they are never hardwired into electricity. Instead, they are plugged into an outlet. This makes them much more easy to move than pendant lamps or chandeliers.

One of the things that some people don’t like about the hanging swag lamp of this variety is that the chain or cord often has to trail down the wall and may take away from the beauty of the lamp itself. There are many other varieties of swag lamps, including the rattan swag lamp. Swag lamps often come in swag lamp kits, and will include directions on how to hang a swag lamp. Swag hanging lamps can become damaged, although it doesn’t happen as often as with lamps that are placed within arm’s reach. If this happens, however, you can find replacement glass for swag lights at almost any swag lamp sale. Depending on the variety of swag lamp you have, the type of swag lights for your lamp will vary. Replacement bulbs are often easy to find at any hardware store.

Swag lamps make an excellent light source for any room, but they are much cheaper and easier to install than chandeliers. There are, however swag lamps that resemble chandeliers as well as those that look more similar to the pendant lamp. With many colors and varieties of swag lamps available, you are sure to find one that will look good in any room in your house.