Quoizel Vanguard 3 Light Pendant - Old Black

Geometry Overhead

Three candelabra bulbs glow inside an open hexagonal cage of blackened steel, suspended on a long rod so it can drop right down over a table or kitchen island. It has the presence of a much heavier chandelier without the visual weight, since the open frame lets light and sightlines pass straight through it.

The Old Black Finish

The steel arrives in Old Black, a mottled charcoal finish rather than a flat solid colour, so the cage catches light unevenly across its facets. That texture is deliberate and is visible on every photograph here, there is no alternative finish listed for this pendant.

How It Works

Three E14 bulbs are not supplied and sit on upward facing candle arms at the base of the cage. The pendant is dimmable if you fit dimmable bulbs and use a compatible dimmer, and being Class I it needs an earth connection, so have it wired in by a qualified electrician. Useful for lower ceilings, the rod section can be adjusted so the fitting converts to a semi flush mount sitting close to the ceiling rather than hanging on a long drop, which is exactly how the mudroom photograph on this listing shows it fitted.

Where It Works Best

At 40.6cm across and with a maximum drop of 130.6cm, this three light version suits a dining table, a kitchen island, or a stairwell where you want real presence without a fully enclosed shade blocking the light. It sits between the two light wall mounted Vanguard fitting and the larger four light pendant in the same family, that one is a touch wider and carries a fourth candle for bigger rooms.

Continuity At The Top

Quoizel has stayed in the hands of two families since 1930. Michael Chaikin founded the business as a small lamp maker in Manhattan, and Ira Phillips joined in 1964 as Director of Merchandising and Sales before buying the company outright in 1986. It remains privately held today, run by the Phillips family, which is part of why the collections keep a consistent design hand across decades rather than chasing every passing trend.

Good To Know

• Finish: Old Black steel
• Dimensions: Height 33.1cm, Diameter 40.6cm
• Drop: Minimum 35.3cm, Maximum 130.6cm
• Weight: 6.8kg
• Bulbs: 3 x E14, not supplied
• Dimmable with compatible dimmable bulbs
• Electrical class: Class I, requires earth connection
• Guarantee: 2 years

Questions People Ask

Can this hang close to the ceiling if I do not have much height? Yes, the rod can be shortened so it sits as a semi flush fitting rather than a full drop pendant, useful in rooms with lower ceilings.

How does this compare to the four light version? The four light pendant is wider at 51.2cm and adds a fourth candle arm, better suited to larger dining tables, this three light version is the more compact option.

What bulbs do I need? Three E14 candle bulbs, not included with the fitting.

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. We are also unable to deliver to Northern Ireland (BT postcodes).

Height: 33.1cm
Diameter: 40.6cm
Minimum Drop: 35.3cm
Maximum Drop: 130.6cm

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