What it does
A flat board with slits or hooks along the top, holding several pendants side by side at the same height so a range is read as a range.
Metal on a pendant board, specifically
Metal is a frame for a pendant, not a board behind it. Where a background is wanted, the metal holds a faced panel rather than doing the job itself.
Getting the proportion right
Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. Pendants with long drops need more clearance between slits than short ones.
How metal display is made
Metal display is formed and plated or powder-coated rather than covered. The finish is decided at the plating stage and cannot be adjusted afterwards, so the sample matters more here than on any wrapped material.
Where it is used
Counter cases and window boards showing a family of pendants.
Metal under case lighting
A polished metal display throws hard reflections and will bounce a spot straight back at the customer. Brushed and matt finishes are the usual specification in a lit case; polish belongs in a window where the light is controlled.
The mistake to avoid
A board filled to capacity reads as stock rather than as display. Leaving every third slit empty usually presents better.
Why metal
Metal display — brass, gold finish, black or silver — gives the thinnest possible support. A metal stand almost disappears, which is the point: the piece appears to float.
Wipe with a dry cloth. A brushed finish hides handling better than a polished one.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. |
| Metal colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Metal on this form | Metal is a frame for a pendant, not a board behind it. |
Frequently asked questions
Can pendant boards be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the metal is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do pendant boards come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. Pendants with long drops need more clearance between slits than short ones.
Is metal a good choice for a pendant board?
Metal is a frame for a pendant, not a board behind it. Where a background is wanted, the metal holds a faced panel rather than doing the job itself.
What goes wrong most often with pendant boards?
A board filled to capacity reads as stock rather than as display. Leaving every third slit empty usually presents better.
Can pendant boards be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same metal and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your pendant boards
Tell us your case or window height, what the pendant boards have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.