Collingwood 1901 Pendant Semi Recessed Mounted - All Black

A Pendant That Hides Most of Itself

The 1901 Semi Recessed sits part way into the ceiling rather than hanging fully proud of it. Most of the housing disappears above the plaster line, leaving just a slim black cylinder floating below on a fine cable. It gives you the visual lift of a pendant without the bulk, useful over a kitchen island or a run of hallway where a full drop fitting would feel too heavy.

Aluminium, Finished in Black, Right Through

This version is made from aluminium and finished in black, both the recessed ceiling plate and the cylindrical head below it. The finish is consistent and matte rather than glossy, so it reads as a quiet, architectural line rather than a statement fixture. It suits schemes where you want the light source to disappear and the beam to do the talking.

How It Works

• Total output is 9.6W, with CRI90+ so colours read true underneath it
• Choose from 2700K extra warm white, 3000K warm white, 4000K cool white, or a dim to warm option that shifts down to 1800K as you lower the dimmer
• Beam angle is set at the point of order, with 12°, 24° or 50° available depending on how tight or wide you need the light to spread
• Dimming can be mains, 1 to 10V or DALI. The driver that handles this is supplied with the fitting but is a separate unit, wired in via cable rather than built into the housing
• The ceiling plate cuts into a 64 to 68mm hole (to be confirmed against the current spec sheet), and the cylinder head hangs on a black fabric cable adjustable up to 1.5m

Where It Works Best

Because it can be pulled down long or trimmed short, this pendant works over kitchen islands and dining tables where you want a focused pool of light at a specific height. It's equally at home in a hallway or stairwell run, spaced along a corridor ceiling, or used singly in a home office over a desk. The IP44 rating means it also copes with a bathroom in zone 2, and its low profile makes it a sensible choice for commercial spaces like reception areas or corridors where recessed lighting needs to feel a little more considered.

About Collingwood Lighting

Collingwood Lighting designs and manufactures its LED products from Sywell in Northamptonshire, and has focused solely on LED technology since 2002. The brand says it was among the first to bring fire rated, fully sealed for life and mains dimmable LED fittings into the UK electrical wholesale market, which shows in details like the dim to warm option and driver flexibility on this pendant. Collingwood has also been awarded a Gold medal by EcoVadis, placing it in the top 5% of companies assessed globally for sustainability.

Good to Know

• Carries a 7 year warranty from Collingwood
• Made to order and sold on a non returnable basis, as with the rest of the 1901 range
• IP44 rated, so it's suitable for bathroom zone 2 as well as kitchens, hallways, living rooms and offices. Read our guide to bathroom lighting zones before fitting it in a bathroom
• Meets Part P and Part L requirements
• Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician, as with any mains wired fitting

Questions People Ask

What does semi recessed actually mean here?
Most of the fitting's body sits inside the ceiling void, with only the ceiling plate and the black cylinder visible from below. It sits with less bulk on show than a fully surface mounted pendant, while still hanging lower than a flush downlight.

How far can I set the drop?
The cable is adjustable up to 1.5m, so you can set the cylinder head close to the ceiling or let it hang lower over a table or island, depending on the space.

Is the driver included?
Yes. The driver is supplied with the fitting, but it's a separate unit connected by cable rather than built into the cylinder, so it needs to be fitted somewhere accessible above the ceiling.

Can I pick the beam angle later?
No, beam angle is fixed at the point you order, with a choice of 12°, 24° or 50°, so it's worth deciding based on whether you want a tight spotlight or a wider spread before you buy.

Does it come with a bulb?
The LED source is integrated into the fitting itself, so there's no separate bulb to buy or replace.

Refer to specification NB: Includes 1.5m of adjustable fabric cable

• Collingwood 1901 Guide 2025

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