Hinkley Charlotte 3 Light Semi-Flush - Antique Nickel

A traditional glow that sits close to the ceiling

The Hinkley Charlotte 3 Light Semi-Flush in Antique Nickel is a semi flush ceiling light built for rooms where a hanging pendant would sit too low. Three bulbs sit behind a linen shade and a metal trim ring, giving a soft, even wash of light rather than a single bright glare. At 40.6cm across and 33cm high, it sits comfortably on a standard ceiling.

Antique Nickel finish

The Antique Nickel finish is worked over a mild steel frame, giving the uprights and trim ring a soft, cool toned character. Cast decorative knobs sit around the trim ring, a detail that pairs well with other aged metal fittings or traditional furniture in the same room. This Charlotte design is also available in other finishes, so you can match it to what is already in your home.

How it works

This fitting takes three E14 bulbs, which are not supplied, so you will need to add these to your order separately. It works with dimmable bulbs if you want to adjust the light level, though the fitting itself does not include a dimmer switch. It is wired to Class I, which means it needs to be earthed. We always recommend a qualified electrician installs this fitting.

Where it works best

This Antique Nickel Charlotte suits living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and hallways, anywhere you want soft, diffused overhead light with a traditional look rather than a plain modern shade. Its semi flush design makes it a good choice for lower ceilings or landings where a pendant would hang too far down.

The story behind Hinkley

Hinkley started out in 1922, when Phil R. Hinkley began making outdoor lanterns in Cleveland, Ohio, with a debut catalogue of just fourteen products. Ownership passed within the Wiedemer family from the mid 1930s onwards, and by 1969 the third generation, Rick Wiedemer, had joined the business for a career that would span fifty years. A traditional, fabric shaded piece like this Charlotte semi flush reflects that longer running, classic side of the range, distinct from the ceiling fans Hinkley took on much later, in 2019 and 2020, when the company also shortened its name from Hinkley Lighting to Hinkley. Since 2012, Elstead Lighting has adapted Hinkley's designs, including this one, for UK wiring and full CE certification.

Good to know

• Semi flush ceiling light in Antique Nickel with a linen shade
• Takes 3 x E14 bulbs, not supplied
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs
• Wired to Class I, requires earthing on installation
• Height 33cm, diameter 40.6cm, weight 4.5kg
• Also available in other finishes
• You can return this item within 14 days of delivery, provided it is unused, uninstalled and in its original packaging. See our returns policy for full details

Questions People Ask

Is this light dimmable? Yes. The Charlotte semi flush works with dimmable E14 bulbs, but you will need a compatible dimmer switch and dimmable bulbs to use this feature, since the fitting itself does not include either.

Are bulbs included? No. This fitting takes three E14 bulbs, which are not included, so you will need to buy these separately before you can use the light.

How is this fitting wired, and can I install it myself? This is a Class I fitting, which means it needs to be earthed. We always recommend a qualified electrician installs this fitting.

What size is this ceiling light? The Charlotte 3 Light Semi-Flush in Antique Nickel measures 33cm in height and 40.6cm in diameter, and weighs 4.5kg, making it a comfortably sized fitting for most standard ceilings.

What is the shade made from? The shade is linen, set within a mild steel frame finished in Antique Nickel with cast decorative knobs around the trim ring.

NB: Unfortunately we are unable to deliver this item to the following postcodes AB, DD, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PA, PH, TR, ZE and Northern Ireland

Height: 33cm
Diameter: 40.6cm

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