Fabula Tamworth 3 Light Telescopic Semi Flush - Short Cylinder Shades - French Gold & Chrome Glass

Cool Reflective Tones Against Warm Metalwork

A French gold frame holds short chrome glass cylinders on this semi flush, creating a fitting that bridges warm and cool metallic tones. The chrome tint gives the glass a slightly mirrored, reflective quality that's more sophisticated than simple clear glass. It sits close to the ceiling thanks to the telescopic fixing, making it ideal for spaces where ceiling height matters.

Choosing Your Finish

The interplay between warm French gold and cool chrome glass is the character of this piece. It's a finish combination that works in both contemporary and transitional rooms, adapting to whatever colour palette surrounds it. Chrome glass is a signature feature of this variant, offering visual depth and interest without the softening effect of frosted or tinted shades.

How It Works

Three G9 lamp holders feed light through the chrome glass, which reflects and diffuses the beam slightly while maintaining good overall output. The reflective quality of the glass creates subtle visual interest as light plays across the surface, unlike plain clear glass which would be entirely transparent. The telescopic rod system gives you installation flexibility to suit your ceiling. Class I wiring requires an earth connection. IP20 rating is for dry indoor environments.

Where It Works Best

Bedrooms and living rooms benefit from this fitting's balanced aesthetic, where you want something with presence but not heaviness. Hallways and landings gain visual interest from the chrome glass catching and reflecting ambient light throughout the day. The close to ceiling mounting makes it practical for kitchens and dining areas where a low hanging pendant might obstruct sightlines or feel cramped.

Design Details

Chrome glass occupies an interesting middle ground. It's neither completely transparent like clear glass nor as diffused as frosted glass, instead offering a reflective surface that catches light subtly. This quality makes the shades read as distinctive features rather than simple transparent cylinders, giving the whole fitting a more considered, layered appearance than simpler versions in the range.

Good to Know

• Takes three G9 capsule bulbs, 10W maximum each, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable LED bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas
• Made from iron with French gold finish, plus chrome tinted glass
• Diameter 55cm, maximum drop 82cm
• Weighs 2.2kg
• 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 chrome glass and clear glass?
Chrome glass has a reflective, slightly mirrored quality that catches and bounces light in subtle ways. Clear glass is entirely transparent. Chrome glass creates more visual texture and interest, while clear glass feels more minimal and transparent.

Is the French gold real gold?
No, it's a decorative finish on iron. It's durable and designed to develop a natural patina as it ages, which many people find adds character and depth to the piece.

Will this work in a modern, minimalist room?
Yes, the combination of gold and cool chrome tones reads as contemporary enough for clean lined, modern spaces. If you prefer a more overtly minimal aesthetic, the all chrome versions elsewhere in the range might be a better match.

Diameter: 55cm
Maximum Drop: 82cm

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