Fabula Cavendish Elliptical Sphere Pendant - Polished Brass

A Latticed Brass Sphere That Dapples Light Across Your Ceiling

Cavendish takes an elliptical sphere form and constructs it from an open lattice of triangular and diamond shaped polished brass elements, creating a pendant that becomes a light show once switched on. The pierced structure allows light to escape in geometric patterns across the ceiling and walls, making this as much a sculptural piece as a functional fitting.

Choosing Your Finish

The polished brass finish here brings a warm, reflective quality to the geometric framework, catching light throughout the day and amplifying its effect once the bulb is switched on. This is the single finish available for this particular design, though the range includes other pieces in different metalwork, giving you options elsewhere in the home if you're looking to build a cohesive scheme.

How It Works

A single E27 lamp holder is nestled at the heart of the sphere, capable of accommodating a bulb up to 20W. The fixture is wired to Class I electrical standards with earth connection required, and it supports dimming provided you pair it with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch. Like other hanging pendants, this fitting requires an adaptor for standard ceiling roses.

Where It Works Best

Cavendish works beautifully as a statement pendant over a kitchen island, dining table or as a central hallway light where you want the fitting itself to be noticed. Its more formal, geometric aesthetic suits both contemporary and traditional spaces, though it particularly complements interiors with heritage or classical references where geometric detailing feels at home.

Design Details

The appeal lies entirely in the crafted lattice structure, where each triangular and diamond segment is precisely cut and assembled to create the open form. Iron forms the framework, though the polished brass finish gives it warmth and presence. This is a piece where the construction itself is the ornament, with no additional detailing needed to make its point.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, maximum 20W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Requires an adaptor for standard ceiling roses
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron
• Height 20cm, diameter 40cm, maximum drop 125cm
• Weighs 1.9kg
• 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

What light pattern will this create?
The open lattice casts geometric shadows and lets light through in a dappled, intricate pattern. The exact effect depends on your bulb choice and ceiling colour, but expect something visually engaging rather than a plain, simple glow.

Can I use this in my hallway?
Yes. It's particularly striking in hallways where people look up and notice the effect. The geometric patterns it creates make it a talking point as much as a functional light.

Height: 20cm
Diameter: 40cm
Maximum Drop: 125cm

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.