houseof. The Pleat Ceiling Pendant - Burgundy & Lilac

A Sculptural, Hand-Pressed Silhouette

The Pleat Ceiling Pendant brings a sculptural, hand pressed silhouette to a room, its wide steel shade folded into crisp, fan like pleats that catch the light from every angle. This is the large size in the range, with a generous 500mm diameter that makes it a genuine focal point rather than background lighting. Picture it dropped low over a dining table, its burgundy pleats glowing warmly above the plates and glassware as evening sets in, or hung as a single statement piece in a hallway or entryway where its shape can be admired from below.

This finish: a rich, wine toned burgundy

The outer shade is finished in a deep, wine toned burgundy powder coat, a colour with enough depth to feel grown up and enough warmth to sit comfortably against wood, brass, and darker paint colours alike. Underneath, the pleats open onto a softer, contrasting inner tone that reflects and diffuses the light downward, so the pendant glows gently even before a bulb is switched on. A cotton braided cable in a matching tone runs from the ceiling rose to the shade, continuing the colour story rather than interrupting it. It is a finish suited to rooms that already lean into colour, or as the one bold note in an otherwise neutral scheme.

How it works

Inside the pleated steel shade sits a glass diffuser that softens the bulb's glow and spreads it evenly across the room. The pendant takes a single E14 bulb, which is not included, and is compatible with dimmable bulbs if you want to control the mood. It is a hardwired fitting for the 240v mains rather than a plug in design, so it needs to be connected via your home's wiring rather than an existing socket. The cable is adjustable, with roughly 1.7 metres to play with, so the drop height can be set anywhere from just under a quarter of a metre to nearly two metres below the ceiling rose, depending on your ceiling height and how low you want the shade to sit.

Where it works best

Its scale and drama suit rooms where it can hang with a bit of space around it: over a dining table, above a kitchen island, or as a single drop in a stairwell or double height hallway. Because the drop is adjustable, it also works well in rooms with lower ceilings if hung close to the rose. It suits anyone furnishing a dining room, snug, or living space who wants a light fitting that reads as a piece of design in its own right, not just a source of illumination.

Design context

The Pleat Ceiling Pendant is designed by Emma Gurner as part of houseof's Pleat range, which presses steel into shapes that echo the softness of traditional pleated fabric shades while keeping the finish contemporary and low maintenance. This burgundy colourway is one of the range's seasonal contrasts, sitting alongside other Pleat finishes for anyone building a matching set across a room.

Good to know

• Dispatch is confirmed as soon as your order is placed, and free UK mainland delivery applies on qualifying orders.
• This is a hardwired 240v fitting, so installation should be carried out by a qualified, registered electrician.
• It is rated IP20, so it's designed for indoor, dry locations only and shouldn't be used in bathrooms or outdoors.
• Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery if you let us know and the item is unused, in its original packaging, and has not been installed or wired in.
• Covered by a 12 month manufacturer's guarantee.

Questions People Ask

How big is this pendant?
It's the large size in the Pleat range, with a generous 500mm diameter that makes it a genuine focal point rather than background lighting.

Can I adjust how low it hangs?
Yes, the cable is adjustable with roughly 1.7 metres to play with, so the drop can be set anywhere from just under a quarter of a metre to nearly two metres below the ceiling rose.

What bulb does it need, and is it dimmable?
It takes a single E14 bulb, not included, and is compatible with dimmable bulbs if you want to control the mood.

Height 190cm x Width 50cm x Length 50cm & 1.7m

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.