Fabula Kingfisher Single Wall Lamp - Black & Smoke Fade Glass

Amber Glow Beneath Smoky Glass

Kingfisher stands out for its gradient glass shade, fading from deep smoky black at the top through to warm amber at the base. Against a black backplate, the effect is bold and purposeful rather than gimmicky, giving you a wall light that reads as a genuine design feature. Once switched on, the amber undertones glow warmly, creating a very different mood from traditional clear or opal glass.

Choosing Your Finish

This lamp comes with black metalwork supporting a hand crafted smoke fade glass shade, a pairing that works across both modern and traditional interiors. The black finish is neutral enough to sit comfortably against most wall colours, while the glass does the visual work. If you prefer a different look, other single wall lamp designs are available across the range in different finishes and materials.

How It Works

A single E27 lamp holder sits behind the glass shade, directing light through the amber base rather than straight outward. The rocker switch mounted on the backplate controls power simply and reliably. It's wired to Class II electrical standards, using a two pin plug with no earth connection required. The IP20 rating means it's for dry indoor areas only, with no tolerance for moisture or splashing.

Where It Works Best

Kingfisher earns its place as a statement piece, whether used singly or as a pair either side of a mirror or fireplace. It works well in hallways, living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms where you want a wall light that contributes to the room's character rather than fading into the background. The black finish keeps it from feeling too playful, making it work in spaces that lean either contemporary or classic.

Design Details

The appeal of this piece lies entirely in the glass. Each shade is individually made with a gradient that moves from dark to warm, creating a piece where the colour shift is the primary design language. The black metalwork serves to frame and support it without competing, keeping attention on the glass and the way light plays through the colour once the lamp is switched on.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, 20W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Rocker switch for convenient on and off control
• Class II electrical rating, requires a two pin plug with no earth connection
• IP20 rated, for dry indoor use only
• Made from iron, aluminium, steel and glass
• Height 49cm, width 13cm, projection 16cm
• Weighs 1kg
• 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

How bright is this compared to a standard wall light?
One 20W bulb provides focused light through the glass. The amber undertones warm the light and give it character, though you're not getting as much raw output as a larger fitting would give. It's better suited to accent lighting or paired fixtures than solo general lighting for a whole room.

Can I use this in pairs?
Absolutely. Many people install two either side of a mirror or fireplace, and the black finish makes them easy to balance. Just make sure your wall cavity can support both, and you have the electrical circuits to run them both safely.

Is the glass shade replaceable?
The shade is integral to the fitting, so it's not designed to be swapped out. If it breaks, the whole fitting would need replacement. Handle carefully during installation and take care not to knock it once it's on the wall.

Height: 49cm
Width: 13cm
Projection: 16cm

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.