Fabula Leaden Single Pendant - Oiled Bronze, Polished Chrome & Amber Glass

Crossed Metal and Amber Glass for Kitchen Character

Leaden pairs an intricate crossed metal frame with a cylindrical amber glass shade, creating a pendant that has slightly industrial edge without feeling cold or austere. The amber tint softens and warms the light, while the geometry of the frame gives it visual interest from any angle, making it as much design feature as functional light source.

Choosing Your Finish

This pendant comes in oiled bronze or polished chrome, both of which sit comfortably with the amber glass. Oiled bronze has a warmer, slightly rustic feel that pairs particularly well with wooden or warm kitchen surfaces, while polished chrome is sleeker and more contemporary, though the amber glass keeps either version from feeling too industrial.

How It Works

One E14 candle bulb, rated to 20W maximum, sits inside the cylindrical amber glass so the bulb itself stays hidden from view. 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, so keep it to dry indoor areas, and you can dim it if you use a dimmable E14 bulb with a compatible dimmer.

Where It Works Best

Leaden works best in kitchens hung solo over a breakfast bar or island, or in a row of two or three above a kitchen table where the geometry repeats and creates visual rhythm. It suits dining rooms equally well, and the compact size means you can use multiple pendants in smaller spaces where larger shades would feel cramped.

Design Details

The crossed metal frame is precise and geometric, with the cylinder of amber glass sitting neatly inside so the whole piece feels balanced and intentional rather than assembled from spare parts. Iron and glass are durable materials that age gracefully in kitchens where steam and splashing water are a fact of daily life.

Good to Know

• Takes one E14 candle bulb, maximum 20W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable E14 bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Available in oiled bronze or polished chrome finish
• Iron frame with amber glass cylinder
• Height 21cm, diameter 9cm, maximum drop 125cm
• Weighs 0.5kg
• 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's the difference between oiled bronze and polished chrome?
Oiled bronze has a warm, darker finish with a patina feel, while polished chrome is bright and reflective. Both work well with the amber glass; pick based on whether you want warmth or contemporary shine in your kitchen.

Can I hang these in a kitchen with a low ceiling?
At 21cm height and 9cm diameter, Leaden is compact, so even in modest ceiling heights you can get multiple pendants at a comfortable working height. The small footprint means you can position them more closely together than larger shades allow.

Is the amber glass dark?
The amber tint is warm and visible when light is on, but the glass is clear enough to let brightness through, so you're not losing much light to the colour. A brighter bulb or dimmable option lets you control how much warmth you want.

Height: 21cm
Diameter: 9cm
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.