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

Colour That Shifts With the Light

Iridescent glass catches the light differently depending on angle and time of day, so this pendant never quite looks the same twice. Sometimes it reads as blue, sometimes violet, sometimes with hints of amber, all from the same faded iridescent coating. Paired with French gold, which itself warms up once switched on, the combination creates something that feels a bit more precious than a plain glass shade, without being overtly decorative.

Choosing Your Finish

Iridescent faded means the colour shift is subtle rather than theatrical. The glass leans cool when unlit, warmer once light passes through it, and the finish catches differently depending on where you stand. French gold metalwork anchors the effect, preventing it from feeling too experimental or trend driven. This version works best in spaces where you're open to something a touch more considered than a simple clear or smoked shade.

How It Works

A single E27 socket holds a bulb up to 20W, situated so the light refracts through the iridescent coating. Dimmable LED bulbs paired with a compatible dimmer give you control over brightness, or run it at standard setting on a regular circuit. Class I electrical wiring requires an earth connection. The IP20 rating limits this to dry rooms, so it's off limits for bathrooms or steamy kitchens.

Where It Works Best

Anywhere you spend time and appreciate subtle details, or rooms where the changing quality of daylight means you notice how light transforms through the pendant across the day. A bedroom where you might look up at it before sleep. A kitchen where the colour shift gives you something to notice during morning coffee. Hung individually rather than in clusters, since the iridescent effect is stronger when you're focused on a single source. The 33cm to 182cm drop adjustment lets you position it to catch light from your windows.

Design Details

Iridescent coating is applied during glassmaking, a process that requires precision rather than artistic hand shaping, so these shades are more uniform than the other Grove options. The result is glass that performs optically rather than just filtering light, and the Flower Bud form takes on extra character when it's coloured this way. Paired with the thin iron frame, the glass becomes the complete visual story.

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 iridescent effect show when the light is off?
Yes, the coating is visible in daylight, though it's most striking when light passes through the glass from behind. The colour shift is most noticeable once the pendant is switched on.

Will the iridescent coating wear off?
No, it's bonded to the glass during manufacture, so it's a permanent part of the shade rather than a surface coating.

What colours does it show?
The faded iridescent finish shifts between cool blues and violets when unlit or backlit, and warms toward amber and rose tones when the bulb inside is switched on, depending on your viewing angle.

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.