A Drop Light is a suspended lighting fixture hanging from a flexible cable, chain or rod, allowing the light to be positioned below ceiling level. Originally introduced during the late Victorian period with the arrival of electricity, drop lights became increasingly popular throughout the Edwardian era for domestic and commercial interiors. Antique examples frequently incorporate decorative galleries, glass shades and brass fittings. *Related Terms*\ Ceiling Light, Hanging Light, Pendant Light, Suspension Light, Wired Pendant.