Fabula Mansfield 2 Light Semi-Flush Light - 38cm Round Patterned Glass Shade - Satin Nickel & Clear Glass

Cool Metalwork with Diffused Light

A 38cm patterned glass shade sits on a satin nickel frame in this semi-flush ceiling light, creating a fitting that combines practical brightness with subtle visual interest. The patterned texture breaks up direct light rays, producing a softer illumination without the flatness of frosted glass. Satin nickel provides a cooler, more contemporary metalwork tone that complements modern colour schemes particularly well. The tiered ceiling plate is a defining feature of the Mansfield range, offering proportional balance without excessive visual weight.

Choosing Your Finish

Satin nickel sits somewhere between brushed stainless steel and polished chrome, offering a matte, contemporary finish with a subtle sheen. The cooler tone of the metal reads well alongside greys, whites, charcoals and modern colour palettes, and it's equally at home in minimalist or transitional interiors. If you prefer warmer metalwork, the same patterned shade design is available with an antique brass frame instead.

How It Works

Two E27 bulb holders deliver light up through the patterned shade at 20W maximum per bulb. The textured glass softens the beam while maintaining clear brightness, avoiding the dimming effect that true frosted glass brings. Class I electrical wiring with an earth connection is fitted as standard. Pair with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer to adjust light levels. The IP20 rating restricts this fitting to dry indoor use.

Where It Works Best

Install this in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens or hallways where you want generous light output from a semi-flush position. The patterned shade gives the fitting a degree of visual presence, making it work as a design element as well as a light source. The cool nickel finish makes it particularly suited to contemporary, minimalist or Scandinavian-influenced schemes, and it adapts well to spaces dominated by cool metallics or pale wood finishes.

Design Details

The Mansfield collection prioritises honest construction over applied decoration, and this version delivers that philosophy through the interplay of materials and finish. Patterned glass and brushed metal combine to create visual interest without ornamentation, relying on proportions and surface quality to define the fitting's character. Iron, acrylic and glass are selected for durability and straightforward maintenance, ensuring the piece maintains its appearance over extended use.

Good to Know

• Takes two E27 bulbs, 20W maximum each, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, designed for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron, acrylic and glass
• Height 29cm, diameter 38cm
• Weighs 6kg, requiring adequate ceiling support during installation
• 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 does the patterned glass compare to frosted?
Patterned glass has texture but allows clearer light transmission than traditional frosting. It softens the light beam without significantly reducing brightness, giving you both light diffusion and practical illumination.

Will satin nickel work in a traditional home?
Satin nickel is primarily a contemporary finish. While it can work in transitional schemes, traditional interiors usually suit warmer metallics better. The antique brass version of this fitting might be more appropriate for period or heritage-styled rooms.

How much light will this provide?
With two 20W bulbs the output is substantial and suitable for task lighting in kitchens or general illumination in living and dining areas. It's bright enough to be the main light source rather than supplementary mood lighting.

Height: 29cm
Diameter: 38cm

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