Le Klint 127 Snowdrop Pendant

A Flower Folded To Hang Overhead

Snowdrop takes its name from the flower it echoes: a rounded bell shape on a narrow neck, folded so the pleats fan out like petals catching the light. It was designed by the trio Harrit, Sørensen & Samson in 2009, and like every Le Klint shade it starts life as a flat sheet, hand pleated in Odense before being set into its rounded form.

Standard foil or paper

Standard foil is Le Klint's own European lampshade material, a hard PVC that keeps a crisp white finish, resists UV yellowing and wipes clean easily. Paper is made in Germany to Le Klint's specification; it has a softer, more tactile surface and will develop a gentle golden patina with age rather than staying bright white.

How it works

This pendant is available in X-Small, Medium, Large and X-Large, all taking an E27 fitting and hung on 300cm of round, white cord that can be shortened to suit your ceiling. Bulbs are not included, and we'd recommend a qualified electrician fits any hardwired ceiling pendant.

Where it works best

The rounded, layered fold scatters light softly in every direction, so it suits dining tables, hallways and living spaces looking for ambient rather than task light. The smaller sizes work well grouped in a cluster at staggered heights; the largest size can carry a room on its own.

Made By Le Klint

Le Klint's hand pleating goes back to around 1900, when the architect P.V. Jensen-Klint folded a shade for a petroleum lamp to take the glare out of its light, borrowing the technique from Japanese paper folding. What began as a family craft became a company in 1943, when his son Tage Klint formally founded Le Klint to put the folded shades into production. That same hand pleating still happens today in Le Klint's workshop in Odense, where a new folder takes around a year to learn the technique and two to three years more to master it.

Good to know

• Made to order in Denmark; not held as stock, so please check the current lead time before ordering
• As a made to order product, it cannot be returned once ordered unless the item arrives faulty
• Supplied without a bulb; fits E27
• 300cm of white cord included, adjustable to a shorter drop
• Rated IP20 and Class II insulated; for dry indoor spaces, not bathrooms or other damp locations
• CE marked to European electrical standards
• Wipe the standard foil shade with a soft, dry cloth; the paper shade can be gently dusted with a soft brush

Questions People Ask

What sizes is the Snowdrop pendant available in?

It comes in four sizes: X-Small (20cm diameter), Medium (30cm), Large (43cm) and X-Large (55cm), all hung on the same 300cm white cord.

What's the difference between the standard foil and paper shade?

Standard foil is a hard PVC that stays crisp white and resists UV yellowing, while paper has a softer, more tactile surface that develops a gentle golden patina as it ages.

Can the Snowdrop pendant be dimmed?

Yes, as long as you're using a dimmer switch that's compatible with your LED bulb.

Height: 14 / 20 / 25 / 30 cm | Diameter: 20 / 30 / 43 / 55 cm & 300 cm

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.