Fabula Austen Large Single Pendant - Antique Brass

A Generous Frame in Warm Gold Tone

This large Austen pendant is a statement piece, with a 26cm diameter that makes it visible from anywhere in the room. Its open antique brass frame lets light pour through, while the generous scale gives it presence without feeling heavy or industrial. It's confident enough to anchor a space but refined enough that it suits both period and contemporary schemes.

Choosing Your Finish

Antique brass has warmth and depth that draws people to it. Unlike polished brass or chrome, which can feel a bit stark, antique brass sits comfortably in lived in rooms. The patina built into the finish means it doesn't need protecting or polishing to maintain its character.

How It Works

A single E27 lamp holder takes a GLS bulb up to 20W, making this pendant work as an accent light rather than a room's primary lighting. The fitting is Class I wired, needing an earth connection during installation. If you pair it with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer, you get smooth control from gentle task lighting to warm ambient glow.

Where It Works Best

At 26cm across and 49cm tall, this pendant makes a visual statement and suits spaces with good ceiling height and breathing room. It works well as a focal point pendant in a living room, over a kitchen island, or in an entrance hall where you want to set the tone as people walk in. Being IP20 rated, it is for dry indoor use. The scale and design make it less suited to tight, low ceiling spaces where its proportions might feel cramped.

Design Details

The frame is iron with an open geometry that celebrates the bulb itself as a design element. Rather than hiding the light source, the Austen range embraces it, treating the bulb as part of the aesthetic. The antique brass finish is applied to raw iron, giving each piece a handmade rather than glossy industrial feel.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, 20W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron
• Height 49cm, diameter 26cm, maximum drop 155.5cm
• Weighs 3.2kg
• 1 year warranty
• Unfortunately we cannot deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Is this bright enough as a main light?
No, 20W is really an accent or feature light rather than a primary light source. It works best paired with other lighting in the room, such as wall lights, a larger pendant elsewhere, or recessed ceiling lights for general illumination.

Will it work in a low ceiling room?
Probably not ideally. At 49cm tall, this pendant needs good headroom and space to work visually. In rooms with ceilings under 2.7m, a smaller Austen pendant would be a better fit.

Can I hang multiple pendants together?
Yes, this works beautifully. A pair or run of three over a longer island or table creates a sophisticated effect. Just ensure you have enough ceiling height and width to accommodate them comfortably.

Height: 49cm
Diameter: 26cm
Maximum Drop: 155.5cm

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.