Fabula Tamworth Single Pendant - Medium Cylinder Shade with Clear Outer - Polished Chrome, Smoked & Clear Glass

Moody Smoked Glass with Polished Chrome

This pendant takes a moodier approach with smoked glass layered beneath the clear outer, creating an atmospheric effect that's more dramatic than the frosted or plain options. The polished chrome provides contrast, keeping the overall impression refined rather than heavy. Even though the glass is dark in tone, it doesn't severely dim the light output, so you get mood without sacrificing practical brightness.

Choosing Your Finish

Smoked glass is translucent rather than opaque, allowing light through while adding a cool grey tone to the output. It sits between the practical clarity of plain glass and the soft diffusion of frosted, offering visual drama instead. The polished chrome frame provides sharp contrast, particularly striking when hung against lighter kitchen cabinetry or pale walls. This is the choice for people who like visual interest and are happy to embrace a slightly darker aesthetic.

How It Works

The fitting accepts one G9 capsule bulb at 10W maximum, working with either halogen or LED sources. Class I wiring means an earth connection is required during installation. The smoked inner glass casts a grey tone across the light output, so even a warm white bulb will read slightly cooler. Dimmability works with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch. The IP20 rating limits this fitting to dry indoor spaces only.

Where It Works Best

The moody tone makes this particularly effective as an accent against pale or neutral cabinetry, where it becomes a genuine design feature rather than just lighting. It suits contemporary kitchens with a slightly bolder aesthetic, dining spaces where atmosphere matters, or hallways where you want a single striking accent. At 14cm diameter it has presence without overwhelming, working as a single pendant or in a calculated pair.

Design Details

The contrast between bright chrome and dark smoked glass creates deliberate visual tension. This isn't a timid combination. The fitting announces itself on the ceiling, drawing attention while the polished metal keeps it from feeling overly serious. The clear outer layer prevents the effect from reading as too heavy, maintaining a sense of lightness despite the dark colour choice.

Good to Know

• Takes one G9 bulb, 10W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron and glass
• Diameter 14cm, maximum drop 214cm
• Weighs 1.2kg
• 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

Will the smoked glass make my kitchen too dark?
It won't dim the light excessively, but it will tone it to a cooler grey. If you use a warm white bulb, it balances out the colour shift. One pendant above an island provides good task light even with the smoked effect.

Does the contrast with chrome look deliberate or accidental?
Definitely deliberate. The bright metal against dark glass is an intentional design move, and it looks most striking when hung against pale or white cabinetry where the contrast really reads.

Can I mix this with frosted or clear versions?
Technically yes, but you'd lose the visual impact. The smoked version works best as a solo accent rather than paired with lighter glass variants in the same space.

Diameter: 14cm
Maximum Drop: 214cm

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*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.