Fabula Tamworth Single Pendant - Short Cylinder Shade - Polished Chrome & Smoked Glass

Softened Light and Modern Mood

Smoked glass is darker and more atmospheric than clear or lightly tinted versions, giving this Tamworth pendant a mood that's both contemporary and a touch moody. The polished chrome frame keeps it from feeling heavy, creating a tension between the reflective metal and the absorptive glass. It's a pendant for spaces where ambient quality matters as much as illumination.

Choosing Your Finish

Smoked glass filters light by absorbing rather than refracting, so the glow is calmer and less brittle than a clear version. The polished chrome provides a modern sharpness that prevents it from feeling period or overly traditional. If darker tones aren't right for your space, the Tamworth collection includes lighter and more neutral options.

How It Works

This pendant holds a single G9 bulb with a maximum 10W capacity, and you can select a dimmable bulb to get even more control over the light's intensity and mood. Class I electrical standards apply, meaning the earth connection is required as part of installation. The IP20 rating confines its use to dry indoor environments, avoiding any risk in moisture prone areas.

Where It Works Best

The mood this pendant creates suits dining spaces particularly well, where softer light tends to feel more welcoming than a harsh bright pendant. A single drop can hang over a table, or multiple drops can create an intimate line of light across a kitchen island. It works in bedrooms, living rooms or even hallways where you want a little more atmosphere than pure function would provide, and it coordinates with the wider Tamworth family if you're mixing shades.

Design Details

Iron and smoked glass is a combination that's both practical and visually interesting. The glass absorbs rather than bounces light, which is why the mood feels different from clear versions. The craftsmanship is straightforward but intentional—there's nothing ornamental about it, just clean proportions and honest materials selected to do a specific job.

Good to Know

• Takes a single G9 bulb, 10W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable with dimmable bulbs and a dimmer control
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor use only
• Made from iron and smoked glass
• Diameter 15cm, maximum drop 211cm
• Weighs 0.9kg
• 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 smoked glass darker than clear?
Yes, it filters the light so it's softer and less bright, creating a moodier atmosphere. If you need maximum brightness, clear glass would be the choice.

Does the dark glass make a room look gloomy?
Not necessarily, it depends on how many you install and what other lighting you have. One smoked pendant over a dining table creates warmth without gloom. In darker rooms you might want to pair it with other light sources.

Can I combine this with other Tamworth finishes?
Yes, mixing the short and tall versions with different glass tints is a great way to create a more layered, interesting lighting scheme.

Diameter: 15cm
Maximum Drop: 211cm

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.