Fabula Chelmsford 8 Light Semi-Flush Light - Polished Chrome, Smoked & Frosted Glass

Eight Lights in a Dynamic Glass Cluster

Chelmsford takes the classic sputnik idea of clustered lights and builds it into a semi-flush fitting 72cm across, with eight G9 lamp holders suspended from a polished chrome frame. The glass tubes, finished in smoked and frosted tones, create a three dimensional cluster that reads as sculptural from any angle, making the ceiling itself a design feature rather than just a place to hang light.

Choosing Your Finish

Polished chrome provides a reflective backdrop that catches light and enhances the glazed glass tubes. The mix of smoked and frosted glass tones gives visual interest and depth, breaking up what could be a heavy look if all the tubes were the same colour. This combination works well in contemporary schemes or in spaces with traditional proportions where a clustered design feels at home.

How It Works

Eight G9 lamp holders, each taking bulbs up to 10W, are wired to Class I standards, requiring an earth connection as part of installation. The wide spread of eight lights gives even illumination across a large area without needing a high wattage per bulb. It's dimmable if you install dimmable G9 bulbs and use a compatible dimmer switch, giving you control over the overall mood and brightness. The IP20 rating makes it suitable for dry indoor areas only.

Where It Works Best

This fitting works particularly well above kitchen islands and dining tables where you want a wide spread of light and a feature that anchors the room visually. Being semi-flush rather than a drop pendant, it suits rooms with lower ceilings as much as it does taller spaces. It's equally at home in living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms where the ceiling light is meant to be seen as part of the interior design rather than disappearing into the background.

Design Details

The staggered arrangement of glass tubes creates visual movement and prevents the fitting from reading as too linear or corporate. Polished chrome and glass combination, whether smoky or frosted, is a pairing that's been used in quality lighting for decades because it works. The scale and proportion mean it reads as confident rather than fussy, even with eight separate light sources.

Good to Know

• Takes eight G9 bulbs, 10W maximum each, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable G9 bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron and glass
• Height 38cm, diameter 72cm
• Weighs 2.2kg
• 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

Do I need to buy eight bulbs?
Yes, this fitting takes eight G9 bulbs which are sold separately. Using all eight gives the best light spread and visual balance to the fitting.

Can I use fewer bulbs?
Technically you could, but it would create an unbalanced look and uneven light, so all eight positions are best filled.

Is it suitable for low ceilings?
Yes, being semi-flush it sits close to the ceiling and works well even with a ceiling height of 2.4m or less.

Height: 38cm
Diameter: 72cm

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