The Best Affordable Traditional Light Fixtures (For Every Room!)

Last year, I purchased my first antique chandelier from Etsy while furnishing the pink house. I tried to keep all of the decor, including light fixtures, appropriate for the era of the home (which was built in 1915).

Throughout the project, I fell completely in love with traditional decor—a style I had previously written off as boring. I had so much fun discovering a cozy and magical style for our home, and it carried over.

If you’re choosing the best traditional lighting fixtures for a historic home, I hope this guide will help you find affordable pieces that you can mix in with antique gems!

Whether you are looking for a traditional pendant, traditional sconce, traditional dining room chandelier, or traditional flush mount light, we’ve got you covered with lots of options for every room!

Traditional Pendant Lights

Pendant lighting is a great way to add light to a tall entryway or over a breakfast nook. You can also line up several of the same ones over a bar area or kitchen island if you have a longer space to cover.

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Traditional Flush Mount Lights

Flush mount lights are great for areas where you don’t want something dangling down low (like in a hallway, bathroom, basement with lower ceilings, or a kid’s room).

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Traditional Dining Room Lights

These chandeliers are perfect over a dining room table, but you can also use them in just about any room with a high enough ceiling. You could also use them over a coffee table in a living space or as a bedroom accent.

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Traditional Sconce Lights

Sconces are perfect for bathroom wall lighting next to a mirror, but you can also use them on walls to flank art or bookcases—or as front door lighting when they are rated for outdoor use as well!