Fabula Nesta Single Cone Pendant - Black & Amber Glass

A Cone Shade That's Really All Glass, Just Cleverly Painted

Nesta's single pendant plays a visual trick that reveals itself gradually. At first glance the cone shade appears to be black metal with an amber glass lining, but it's actually one continuous piece of moulded glass, hand painted black on the outside. The amber inside glows warmly once lit, and running down the cone is a subtle rippled texture that catches the light and adds tactile interest. This approach means you get a lightness and elegance that a true metal shade couldn't match.

Choosing Your Finish

The black hand painted exterior reads as sophisticated and contemporary, working as easily in a minimal scheme as it does in a more traditional kitchen or dining space. The paint finish gives it a softer appearance than glossy black would, and the amber glass is warm without being garish or obvious. Other colours are available across the Nesta range if you prefer a different palette for your space.

How It Works

A single E27 tubular lamp holder sits inside the cone, taking a 20W maximum bulb, supplied separately. You can dim this pendant if you pair it with a dimmable E27 bulb and a compatible dimmer switch. An adaptor is required for installation. It's wired to Class I electrical standards, requiring an earth connection. The IP20 rating means it's designed for dry indoor spaces only, so it shouldn't be exposed to moisture or humidity.

Where It Works Best

Nesta is a natural choice above a kitchen island or counter, either hung on its own or clustered at varying heights for a layered lighting effect. It's equally effective as a single pendant over a dining table or in a living room where you want something more sculptural than a plain fabric shade. The narrow cone works well in spaces where you don't want a wide footprint of light, keeping illumination fairly focused rather than spreading across a large area.

Design Details

The interplay between the solid painted exterior and the glowing amber interior creates visual depth that shifts depending on the light level. The rippled glass texture adds a crafted quality, hinting that this is a thoughtfully made piece rather than a mass produced shade. The cone form is simple in silhouette but complex in its surface treatment, giving it presence without being visually heavy.

Good to Know

• Takes 1 E27 tubular bulb at 20W maximum, bulb not included
• Dimmable if used with a dimmable bulb and compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Hand painted black glass exterior, amber tinted interior
• Height 33cm, diameter 16cm, maximum drop 139cm
• Weighs 1.3kg
• Adaptor required for 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

Is the black on the shade paint or metal?
It's paint. The whole shade is one piece of moulded glass, hand painted black on the exterior. This gives it a softer finish than metal would, and makes it lighter too.

What happens to the light once it's on?
The amber tint of the glass glows warmly, creating a pool of warm light below the pendant. The colour shifts depending on how bright the bulb is, and the rippled texture on the glass adds subtle pattern to the light it casts.

Can I group these together?
Yes, they work well hung at varying heights above a kitchen island or counter. Just make sure you have separate circuits or sufficient capacity on your wiring to handle multiple pendants.

Height: 33cm
Diameter: 16cm
Maximum Drop: 139cm

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.