Fabula Cedar 180 x 40cm Linear Pendant 9 Light - Matt Black & Smoked Sculpted Glass

Moody, Atmospheric Pendant for Dark Spaces

Matt black and smoked glass combine to create a deliberately subdued, sophisticated look. The Cedar's 180cm length stretches across kitchen islands and dining tables, housing nine E14 bulbs behind darkened shades. The effect is moodier than the clearer glass options without being so dim as to sacrifice practicality. This version suits anyone with a darker colour scheme who doesn't want their pendant to introduce unnecessary brightness.

Choosing Your Finish

Both matt black and smoked glass absorb rather than reflect light, creating a darker overall appearance than the brassy or clearer options. This is intentional and works beautifully in kitchens with charcoal or black cabinetry, dark stone surfaces, or a general colour palette that leans toward moody and dramatic. The combination feels almost mysterious by comparison to the lighter versions, yet the nine light sources still deliver genuine illumination where needed.

How It Works

The smoked glass filters light through a dark tint, reducing glare and softening the appearance of the bulbs while still letting useful amounts of light through. Nine E14 positions, each supporting up to 20W, distribute light evenly across the 180cm span. It's built to Class I electrical standards with earthing required. IP20 protection limits it to dry indoor use only, excluding bathrooms and damp environments.

Where It Works Best

Position this over kitchen islands, dining tables, or dining bars in homes with darker interiors. It's particularly effective in spaces where evening ambience is as important as daytime task lighting, and where your design scheme already embraces darker finishes and moodier atmospherics. It's equally at home in contemporary minimalist kitchens and in more dramatic, design forward dining rooms.

Design Details

The visual strength of this combination lies in its restraint. Rather than trying to make the lighting visually apparent and sculptural, both the frame and the glass work together to downplay the fixture's presence. This allows the light itself to become the focus rather than the object producing it. The smoked glass adds just enough dimension to prevent the fitting from disappearing entirely while maintaining that sophisticated dark tone.

Good to Know

• Takes nine E14 LED bulbs, 20W maximum each, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, dry indoor spaces only
• Matt black frame with smoked sculpted glass shades
• Width 40cm, length 180cm, drop adjustable from 50cm to 250cm
• Weighs 46.2kg
• 1 year warranty
• Unfortunately we're unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Is it too dark for a working kitchen?
No. The nine bulbs still deliver good light levels. If you're cooking and chopping, this will provide adequate visibility, though it won't feel as bright as a clear glass pendant would. If you need maximum brightness, pair this with additional task lighting elsewhere, or consider one of the Cedar's clearer glass options.

Will this feel claustrophobic in a smaller kitchen?
It depends on your ceiling height and how dark the rest of the kitchen is. In a small kitchen with dark cabinetry and walls, it could feel heavy. In a larger space or one with lighter walls and worksurfaces, it reads as elegantly moody rather than oppressive. Consider your whole room before ordering.

Can I use warm white versus cool white bulbs?
Absolutely. Warm white or soft white E14 bulbs will feel cozier and more inviting through the smoked glass. Cool white will feel slightly more clinical. The choice is yours depending on the mood you want to create in the space.

Width: 40cm
Length: 180cm
Minimum Drop: 50cm
Maximum Drop: 250cm

We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).

*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.