Fabula Springfield Single Pendant - 30cm Globe Glass Shade - Black Chrome & Smoked Fade Glass

Contemporary Geometry in Smoked Glass

This pendant suspends a globe shaped glass shade in smoky tones that gradually fade from deeper charcoal to paler grey, paired with black chrome metalwork that reads as modern and understated. The spherical shade diffuses light evenly in all directions without creating harsh glare, making it equally suitable for task areas and ambient lighting situations.

Choosing Your Finish

The smoked fade glass paired with black chrome creates a contemporary look that works across minimalist and transitional spaces. The shade's sphere shape means the light it filters has a soft quality even with higher wattage bulbs inside, so the overall effect is polished rather than harsh.

How It Works

A single E27 lamp holder sits inside the spherical smoked glass shade, casting light through the graduated glass in all directions. The shade has excellent light diffusion properties due to its shape and the smoke tinting, so you get even illumination without dark spots. The fitting is Class II electrical standard, so no earth connection is required. It's wired with an adaptor for ceiling installation and can be dimmed if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer.

Where It Works Best

This style works particularly well in kitchens and dining rooms where you want focused task light with a contemporary aesthetic. The 30cm globe size makes it substantial enough to anchor a dining table or kitchen island without overwhelming the space, and the smoked glass softens the light for evening meals.

Design Details

The appeal lies in the simplicity of form combined with subtle material contrast: the solidity of black chrome against the organic way light travels through hand blown glass, and the gradual fade within the glass creating depth without pattern. This approach creates visual interest through proportion and material rather than decorative detail.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, 60W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class II electrical rating, no earth connection required
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron and glass
• Diameter 30cm, maximum drop 208cm
• Weighs 1.8kg
• 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 this shade too dark?
The smoked glass does reduce brightness compared to clear glass, but it distributes the light evenly so there's no glare. Using a higher wattage bulb than you'd normally choose will give you the brightness you need.

Can I use this as a bedside pendant?
Yes, though you'd typically want dimmable bulbs for bedside use. The spherical shape gives very even light distribution, which is ideal for reading or getting up at night.

Will this work above a kitchen island?
Perfect placement for kitchen islands. Mount it at head height above the work surface and use dimmable bulbs so you can adjust brightness depending on whether you're cooking, eating, or just passing through.

Diameter: 30cm
Maximum Drop: 208cm

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.