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

Softness Without Harshness

The smoke glass filters light into something gentle and even, removing glare without making the room feel dim. Paired with French gold rather than brasher brass, the finish reads almost dusty, a metallurgical middle ground between polished and matte. The combination feels understated, like the pendant is there to do a job quietly rather than announce itself.

Choosing Your Finish

French gold sits softer in a room than polished brass, with a tone that leans toward refinement over boldness. The smoke glass works with this temperament, so the whole thing has a unified quiet quality. If your space has existing metalwork that's aged brass or soft gold rather than shiny, this pendant will complement it. The gold braided cable matches the frame, creating an intentional visual line from ceiling rose to pendant.

How It Works

It takes one E27 bulb to 20W, positioned inside the smoke glass where the light scatters rather than concentrating. Pair a dimmable bulb with a compatible dimmer for variable light, or run it at full brightness on a standard circuit. It's wired to Class I standards, needing an earth connection during installation. At IP20, it's indoor dry rooms only, so not suitable for bathrooms or areas prone to splashing or steam.

Where It Works Best

Living rooms where you want atmosphere without drama, or bedrooms where soft filtered light is the goal rather than a bright task light. The adjustable drop from 33cm to 182cm means you can hang it low for intimacy or higher to light a larger space. It's equally at home over a dining table or kitchen island, somewhere the soft light feels like part of the room's character rather than fighting against it. The 23cm diameter is compact enough not to dominate tight spaces.

Design Details

The Grove range centres on the Flower Bud shape, a form that hand shaping during glassmaking creates with natural variation between each piece. The smoke glass hides the bulb, so the focus stays on the shape rather than the light source. Iron and glass together create something that feels considered without being precious, fitting into rooms with varying aesthetics because the design language is simple enough to not clash.

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

Is French gold different from brass?
Yes. Brass is brighter and more obviously metallic, while French gold has a warmer, slightly softer tone that reads less shiny in daylight.

Does the smoke glass make the room dark?
No, it filters and diffuses light rather than blocking it. You get even light distribution without glare, though it's softer than a clear shade would produce.

Can I hang this in a kitchen above an island?
Yes, though the IP20 rating means you'd want it away from areas where splashing is frequent. A row of these above a central island would work well, but not right over a sink.

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

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