Fabula Grove Flush Ceiling Light with Flower Bud Shade - French Gold & Clear

Clear Glass That Lets the Metalwork Show

With no tint to soften it, the glass shade on this ceiling light shows off exactly what is beneath it, in this case a French gold frame with a cooler, more refined tone than traditional brass. Mounted flush to the ceiling, it is a straightforward, honest fitting that suits rooms where you want light without any added colour cast.

Choosing Your Finish

French gold sits somewhere between the richness of brass and the coolness of nickel, giving it a slightly more contemporary edge. Paired with clear glass, none of the metal's finish is hidden, so what you see is exactly what you get. If you would rather the glass added some warmth or tint of its own, this same fitting comes in cognac and smoked glass, as well as other frame options.

How It Works

One E27 LED bulb sits inside, up to 20W and chosen separately to suit your preferred brightness and colour temperature, not included. Fit a dimmable bulb and pair it with a suitable dimmer and you can adjust the light level as needed. It is wired to Class I standards, requiring an earth connection during installation. The IP20 rating limits it to dry indoor rooms, so it is not suitable for a bathroom or anywhere with high humidity.

Where It Works Best

A hallway suits this fitting well, giving clean, unfiltered light in a space that is often just passed through rather than lingered in. It also works nicely in a bedroom or home office, anywhere flush mounted light close to the ceiling is preferable to a hanging pendant. Because the glass is clear, the bulb itself will be visible from below, worth bearing in mind when choosing one.

Design Details

This piece keeps things simple, letting the flower bud shaped shade and its fine ribbed detailing do the visual work without any tint getting in the way. The French gold frame adds a refined, slightly cooler note of colour around the glass, giving it enough presence to read as a considered choice rather than an afterthought. It belongs to the wider Grove range, where this same shape appears in a number of other finishes.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 LED bulb, maximum 20W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable, needs a dimmable bulb and compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, needs an earth connection
• IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor rooms only
• Made from iron and glass
• Height 28cm, diameter 23cm
• Weighs 0.9kg
• 1 year warranty
• Some assembly needed, the glass shade attaches to the frame on arrival
• 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 bulb be visible through the glass?
Yes, since the shade is clear, so it is worth choosing a bulb with a shape you are happy to have on show.

Is French gold the same as brass?
No, French gold has a cooler, slightly more muted tone than traditional brass, sitting closer to nickel in feel while keeping a golden colour.

Do you deliver everywhere in the UK?
Almost everywhere, but we can't currently deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey.

Height: 28cm
Diameter: 23cm

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.