Fabula Austen Medium Single Pendant - Antique Brass

A Pendant with Personality and Open Light Spill

Austen's loose, irregular metal frame lets light escape in all directions rather than contain it in a solid shade, so you get a soft, enveloping glow that fills a room without feeling flat or shadowless. Finished in antique brass, it has that slightly rustic, handmade quality that works best in kitchens and dining spaces where a bit of character matters.

Choosing Your Finish

The antique brass patina gives this frame a warm, aged look that suits both period kitchens and newer spaces with traditional or relaxed styling. The irregular, open metalwork is the design's real statement, so the brass finish complements rather than dominates, letting you focus on the shape and the way light moves through and around it.

How It Works

One E27 bulb, rated to 20W maximum, sits in the centre of the frame where you'll choose and install your own. The fitting is wired to Class I standards, requiring an earth connection during installation. It's not suitable for bathrooms due to its IP20 rating, which means it's for dry indoor use only, though you can dim it if you pair it with a dimmable bulb and compatible dimmer.

Where It Works Best

This pendant shines alone above a kitchen island, breakfast bar or kitchen table, and also works well hung in small clusters over a dining table where you want the suspended shapes to create rhythm. It suits living rooms, hallways and bedrooms equally well, wherever you want a pendant that reads as a design feature rather than just a light source.

Design Details

The metal framework is sturdy and carefully finished so it doesn't feel delicate or temporary. Iron is a forgiving material in kitchens because scratches and marks read as part of the patina rather than damage, and the loose geometry of the frame means dust and marks don't accumulate as they would on a solid shade.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, maximum 20W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Iron frame construction
• Height 35cm, diameter 25cm, maximum drop 143cm
• 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

Is this bright enough for a kitchen island?
Yes, depending on the bulb you choose. A 20W warm white bulb gives enough light for everyday kitchen work and dining, and if you need more brightness a stronger bulb or multiple pendants work well together.

Can I use this in a humid kitchen?
The IP20 rating limits it to dry indoor areas, so it's fine for a kitchen away from splashing, but not suitable for very steamy areas like directly above a cooker or in the path of sink spray.

How do I hang this if I want multiple pendants in a row?
Each pendant hangs independently, so you can space them evenly and adjust the drop of each one separately to create the look you want over a table or island.

Height: 35cm
Diameter: 25cm
Maximum Drop: 143cm

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.