Fabula Tamworth Single Pendant - Round Open Mouth Shade - French Gold & Opal Glass

Warm Gold and Soft Opal for a Gentle Glow

This pendant steps away from the crisp chrome aesthetic with French gold metalwork and an opal glass shade that diffuses light in a completely different way. The open mouth shape means the light spreads upward and outward, giving a softer, more ambient quality than a fully enclosed shade. The gold finish brings warmth to the ceiling, making it a natural choice if your kitchen or dining space already has warm metalwork or timber details.

Choosing Your Finish

French gold is a deeper, richer metallic than the chrome used elsewhere in the Tamworth range, leaning slightly warmer in tone. Paired with opal glass, which has a milky, frosted quality, the whole piece reads as softer and more traditional in feel while remaining visually simple enough for contemporary interiors. The open mouth design allows the gold frame to be a genuine visual element rather than just a practical bracket.

How It Works

The fitting takes a single G9 capsule bulb, rated to 10W maximum, giving you the option to choose between halogen and LED sources. It's wired to Class I electrical standards, meaning an earth connection is required during installation. The opal glass acts as a light diffuser, spreading the light evenly across the room rather than creating a single focal point. Dimmability is available with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch. The IP20 rating limits this fitting to dry indoor environments only.

Where It Works Best

The warmth of the gold and the soft diffusion of opal glass make this pendant equally comfortable in period kitchens and contemporary spaces that embrace warmer tones. It suits kitchen islands, dining tables, and hallways where you want to introduce a focal point without the visual sharpness of clear glass or the intensity of chrome. The generous 14cm diameter gives it presence without feeling oversized in most domestic settings.

Design Details

The open mouth shade is a simple but effective design choice. By leaving the top open, the fitting becomes almost sculptural, with the gold frame visible from all angles. The opal glass softens any harsh shadows while the metalwork provides a warm accent overhead. The combination of material and colour works as a complete design statement rather than a purely functional bracket.

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 0.8kg
• 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

What is opal glass?
Opal glass has a milky, frosted appearance that diffuses light softly without casting dark shadows. It's ideal if you want ambient lighting rather than bright task lighting from a single point.

Is the French gold finish warm or cool?
It's definitely warm. French gold leans towards a deeper, richer tone compared to bright polished chrome, and works particularly well with warm interiors or timber accents.

Can I mix this with chrome pendants?
Technically yes, but the warm gold and cool chrome create quite different moods in a space. You'd get a more cohesive look matching all the metalwork finishes in the same room.

Diameter: 14cm
Maximum Drop: 214cm

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