Fabula Theydon Medium Pendant - White Paintable Gypsum

A Blank Canvas Pendant You Can Colour Yourself

Made from smooth white gypsum, this medium pendant has a soft, sculptural shape that invites you to make it your own by painting it to match your room's colour scheme. The plain finish gives it a slightly industrial edge while still being welcoming enough for a domestic kitchen or dining space. Light diffuses gently through and around the shade rather than being directed sharply downward, creating a relaxed glow.

Choosing Your Finish

The white gypsum is ready to paint, letting you add whatever colour suits your decor. Most interior paints adhere well to gypsum, giving you freedom to match existing walls, create a contrasting feature, or change the colour whenever you fancy a refresh. If paintable pendant shades appeal to you, this same form is available in other finishes across the Theydon range for those who prefer not to customize.

How It Works

It takes a single E27 bulb at 20W maximum, held within the gypsum form. A ceiling adaptor is required for installation. It's wired to Class II electrical standards, so no earth connection is needed. The dimmable option works if you pair the fitting with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch, giving you control over the brightness and mood.

Where It Works Best

Hang it above a kitchen island, over a dining table, or in an open plan living space where you want gentle overhead light rather than something harsh. It suits bedrooms to a lesser extent, though it works anywhere you appreciate its sculptural form. The shape is interesting enough to be a visual feature even when unlit, and painting it lets you tie it into whatever colour story you're creating in the room.

Design Details

Gypsum is traditionally used in plasterwork and architectural detailing, bringing that handmade quality to lighting design. The shape is organic and sculptural rather than geometric, which softens the industrial aesthetic that raw gypsum might otherwise suggest. Iron hardware holds everything together, keeping the design simple so the gypsum form itself is the focus.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb at 20W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Ceiling adaptor required for installation (not included)
• Class II electrical rating, no earth connection required
• Made from iron and gypsum
• White gypsum is paintable with standard interior paints
• Height 20cm, diameter 18cm, maximum drop 127cm
• 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

What paint should I use?
Standard interior paint works well on gypsum. Matt finishes hide brush marks better than gloss, and you may want to prime the gypsum first to get even coverage. Test paint on a hidden area first if you're unsure.

Will it get damaged if I paint it?
Not at all. Painting gypsum is a straightforward process and won't compromise the structural integrity of the shade or its electrical safety.

How bright is it?
A 20W bulb gives gentle, ambient light rather than strong overhead brightness. It's enough for a kitchen island to see what you're doing, but not for reading under without additional task lighting.

Height: 20cm
Diameter: 18cm
Maximum Drop: 127cm

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.