Fabula Grove Single Pendant with Flower Bud Shade - French Gold & Gold Braided Cable & Clear

The Bulb Becomes the Shade

This pendant strips away the smoke tint and lets the clear glass work with the light source itself. The French gold frame sits above the glass bud, holding it in place while staying visually minimal, and the bulb glows through transparent glass, casting that distinctive sculptural bud shadow on the ceiling. French gold has a softer warmth than polished brass, a tone that sits comfortably alongside period radiators and contemporary metalwork equally.

Choosing Your Finish

French gold is the warmer cousin of polished brass, with a slightly deeper, mellower quality that avoids the bright flash of raw metal. Paired with clear glass, this finish lets the actual bulb play a role in the aesthetic, so the choice of lamp shape matters. The 23cm diameter feels substantial without overwhelming a space, and the gold braided cable runs cleanly up to the ceiling rose.

How It Works

One E27 socket takes a bulb up to 20W, and because the glass is clear, the bulb shape contributes to the pendant's visual character. Dimmable bulbs work with a compatible dimmer for adjustable brightness, or you can run it at full strength on a standard circuit. Class I electrical wiring means an earth connection is required. The IP20 rating makes this a dry room only fitting, unsuitable for kitchens prone to steam or bathrooms where moisture lingers.

Where It Works Best

A bedroom beside the bed, or above a desk as task lighting that doesn't look industrial. Over a dining table in a run of two or three for a statement run without the bulk of larger shades. The adjustable drop from 33cm right up to 182cm gives you control over how low the pendant sits, whether you're working with a standard domestic ceiling or somewhere higher and airier. The clear glass means it reads best somewhere you don't mind the bulb filament or shape being visible.

Design Details

The Grove collection takes its character from the flower bud form, a shape achieved by hand during the glass shaping process rather than moulded into every shade in identical uniformity. Iron and glass work together here not as a shade and a support, but as co stars, both contributing to how light behaves. The simplicity of the frame means the shade design stands out without needing the frame to be decorative as well.

Good to Know

• Takes 1 x E27 LED bulb, 20W maximum, bulb not included
• Dimmable if used with a dimmable bulb and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP20 rated for dry indoor use only
• Made from iron and glass
• Shade diameter 23cm, adjustable drop from 33cm to 182cm
• Weighs 0.95kg
• Glass shade requires assembly after delivery
• 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

Does the bulb show through?
Yes, the clear glass means the bulb is visible from all angles, so a shaped bulb like ST64 will add to the aesthetic, whereas a plain GLS bulb will just look like a bulb.

Is this safe to use near a kitchen sink?
No, the IP20 rating means it's designed for dry rooms only, so it wouldn't be suitable hanging above a sink where splashing is a risk. You'd need a higher IP rated fitting for that location.

Can I adjust how low it hangs?
The drop adjusts from a minimum of 33cm up to a maximum of 182cm, so you have flexibility depending on your ceiling height and where you want the pendant positioned.

Diameter: 23cm
Minimum Drop: 33cm
Maximum Drop: 182cm

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.