Fabula Appleby 5 Light Flush Light - Matt Black, Antique Brass & Cognac Glass

A Sculptural Ceiling Light That Looks Like Driftwood Picked Out in Metal

Appleby takes the flush light in a bold direction, with a central matt black frame surrounded by a scatter of antique brass tubes finished off with warm cognac glass shades. The combination of materials and the asymmetrical arrangement give it a sculptural quality that draws the eye as much as a wall hung art piece as it provides functional overhead light. It's a statement fitting in any room, rather than a background element.

Choosing Your Finish

The matt black and antique brass palette on this fitting gives it presence without being overly formal. The cognac glass adds warmth and softens the geometry of the frame. That colour combination works beautifully against darker kitchen cabinetry or as a contrast piece in a lighter room, and it pairs well with both industrial and slightly more traditional interior schemes.

How It Works

Five G9 capsule lamp holders are arranged around the fitting, each rated to 10W maximum. The fitting is wired to Class I electrical standards, requiring an earth connection during installation. If you use dimmable G9 bulbs and pair it with a compatible dimmer, you can control the mood and brightness to suit the time of day or what you're using the room for.

Where It Works Best

Sitting flush to the ceiling, this fitting works in rooms with lower ceiling heights where a hanging pendant wouldn't suit. The IP20 rating means it's designed for dry indoor spaces, making it ideal for kitchens, kitchen islands, living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and hallways where you want a fixture that's part of the room's visual story.

Design Details

What makes Appleby striking is the interplay between the solid matt black frame and the asymmetrical brass tubes with cognac glass. The asymmetry gives it an organic, almost sculptural quality that reads as intentional design rather than uniform repetition. The brass brings warmth while the cognac glass diffuses the light in a soft, flattering way across the room.

Good to Know

• Takes five G9 capsule bulbs, 10W maximum each, bulbs not included
• Dimmable with dimmable G9 bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor spaces only
• Made from iron and glass
• Height 34cm, diameter 59cm
• Weighs 1.3kg
• 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

Will this fit in a standard ceiling recess?
At 34cm height with a 59cm diameter, this is a substantial fitting. Measure your space carefully before ordering to ensure there's enough room around and above the fitting for safe installation.

How bright will it be?
With five lamp holders, the brightness depends on which bulbs you choose. Five 10W bulbs will give you a bright, even light across the room without hot spots thanks to the cognac glass diffusers.

Is the cognac glass real glass?
Yes. The shades are made from real glass, which gives a warmer, softer quality to the light than plastic would.

Height: 34cm
Diameter: 59cm

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.