Fabula Austen Large Single Pendant - Painted Gold & Sand Black

Where Shadow Meets Shape

Austen is built from overlapping rings and panels of metal, finished in painted gold with sand black detailing, so the fitting throws pattern and shadow onto the walls and ceiling around it as much as it casts direct light. Hung low over a table, it reads as a piece of sculpture first and a light fitting second, with enough scale to anchor a room without needing anything else on the ceiling.

Choosing Your Finish

This version pairs a warm painted gold with sand black, giving the layered metalwork some contrast so the individual shapes read clearly rather than blending into one block of colour. The same silhouette turns up in other finishes across the range, so there is room to match it to whatever metal tones already exist in your space.

How It Works

One E27 bulb sits inside the framework, up to 20W, and is not supplied with the fitting. Light escapes through the gaps between the metal shapes rather than shining straight down, which is part of the visual appeal. It runs on a Class I electrical setup, so it needs to be wired to an earth connection, and it's dimmable provided you fit dimmable bulbs and pair them with a compatible dimmer switch. The IP20 rating means it's built for dry indoor rooms only, with no protection against damp or splashing.

Where It Works Best

Living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and stairwells all suit this pendant, anywhere you want a ceiling fitting that draws the eye upward. It particularly earns its keep over a dining table or kitchen island, where the drop can be set low enough for the shadow pattern to show on the surfaces below. As an IP20 fitting it should stay clear of bathrooms and any other room where moisture is a factor.

Design Details

The design leans on layering rather than ornament, stacking simple cut metal shapes so they overlap and catch light differently depending on where you stand. Painting the metal rather than polishing it gives a flatter, more matte surface, which suits the sculptural form better than a high shine finish would.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, 20W maximum, bulb not included
• Dimmable with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, for dry indoor rooms only
• Made from iron
• Height 49cm, diameter 26cm, maximum drop 155.5cm, minimum drop 55.5cm
• Weighs 3.2kg
• 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

Will this work as the only light in the room?
It's a strong single point of light, so many people pair it with lamps or wall lights for everyday brightness and use Austen as the feature piece in the evening.

What bulb do I need?
One E27 bulb, up to 20W, bought separately. Choose a dimmable version if you want to use it with a dimmer switch.

Can this go in a bathroom?
No. It's rated IP20, which is for dry rooms only, so it isn't suitable for bathrooms or anywhere that gets damp or steamy.

Height: 49cm
Diameter: 26cm
Maximum Drop: 155.5cm
Minimum Drop: 55.5cm

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.