Fabula Deacon 12cm Round Opal Glass

An Easy Upgrade in Frosted White

At 12cm across, this Deacon shade sits at a size that works almost anywhere, big enough to notice but never overpowering. The opal glass diffuses light into a calm, even glow, turning a plain bulb into something that feels considered rather than accidental.

Choosing Your Finish

The opal finish is deliberately understated, a frosted white that lets the light do the work rather than drawing attention to the glass itself. The Deacon shade is also available in other finishes across the range, so there's flexibility if you'd prefer a stronger splash of colour instead.

How It Works

This shade has no bulb holder of its own, since it's designed to fit directly onto an existing pendant or lamp base with a 12cm diameter opening. Light passes through the frosted opal glass and scatters evenly, cutting down on harsh shadows or a single bright hotspot. Your existing bulb continues to do the work, as bulbs are never included with the shade.

Where It Works Best

Its mid sized scale suits a single pendant over a desk, landing, or hallway, and it also holds up well when several are hung together above a dining table or kitchen island. The neutral white tone means it won't clash with existing metalwork or colour schemes.

Design Details

This shade belongs to the Deacon range and uses true opal glass, with the milky colour built into the glass itself rather than applied as a surface layer. The rounded, simple shape is intentionally unfussy, designed to soften light rather than compete for attention in the room.

Good to Know

• Diameter 12cm, a replacement shade for an existing pendant or lamp fitting
• Weighs 0.17kg
• Opal glass in a frosted white finish
• Bulbs are not included and depend on your existing fitting
• 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

How is 12cm different from the smaller sizes in the range?
It sits comfortably between the smallest and largest options, giving a bit more visual weight than the compact sizes while staying easy to fit into most rooms.

Do I need to buy a bulb separately?
Yes, this shade doesn't include a bulb. You'll continue using whatever bulb your existing fitting is set up for.

Can this be used with a dimmer switch?
The shade itself has no electrical components, so dimming depends entirely on whether your existing fitting and bulb support it.

Diameter: 12cm

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.