Fabula Sycamore Pendant - Satin Nickel & Satin Black

Clean Lines, Minimal Frame

For a truly pared back look, this Sycamore pendant is the frame alone. Satin nickel and satin black come together in a slim fixture that takes an E14 bulb with no shade to dress the fitting, leaving the bulb visible as the design feature itself. It's a look that suits contemporary kitchens, minimalist dining spaces and hallways where you want light without ornament.

Choosing Your Finish

Satin nickel is a cooler, more neutral metal that sits somewhere between chrome and brushed steel, while the black accents bring definition to the fitting's edges. Other finish options exist across the Sycamore range, but this two tone approach keeps things spare and modern. If you prefer a warmer palette, the same frame is available in alternative metal finishes elsewhere in the collection.

How It Works

The frame holds a single E14 lamp holder. Being IP44 rated, this fixture is protected against splashing water and can be used in bathroom areas as well as dry rooms. The Class II electrical standard applies here, meaning you won't need an earth connection during installation. Since there's no glass shade, the bulb itself becomes part of the visual presentation, so choosing a neat LED candle bulb in the right colour temperature matters more than it would with a shaded pendant.

Where It Works Best

The IP44 rating makes this frame suitable for bathroom zones 1 and 2, provided it's not positioned directly inside a shower enclosure. See our guide to bathroom lighting zones for details on placement rules for each zone. In everyday rooms, it's a nice fit over a kitchen island, hallway run or dining table where you want light to feel architectural rather than decorative.

Design Details

Simplicity is the design here. Without a shade to elaborate on, the pendant reads as pure geometry: a slim frame that catches light along its edges while letting the bulb do the actual illumination work. The satin finishes prevent reflection glare and keep the whole thing feeling understated rather than shiny or corporate.

Good to Know

• Takes one E14 LED bulb, 20W maximum, bulbs not included
• Dimmable when used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class II electrical rating, no earth connection required
• IP44 rated, suitable for bathroom zones 1 and 2
• Made from iron only, no glass shade
• Diameter 12cm, minimum drop 12cm, maximum drop 137cm
• Weighs 0.4kg
• 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 this just the frame without any shade?
Yes, that's the design. The pendant is the metal frame alone, and the bulb hangs inside it with no covering. This keeps the look minimal and lets you control the light quality purely through bulb choice.

Can this go in a bathroom?
Yes, the IP44 rating allows use in bathroom zones 1 and 2, which covers most bathroom walls as long as it's not positioned directly within a shower cubicle.

Will I see the bulb fitting?
Yes. The bulb is visible from below, so pick a bulb with a finish you're happy with. LED candle bulbs work well here and come in various colour temperatures to suit your lighting scheme.

Diameter: 12cm
Minimum Drop: 12cm
Maximum Drop: 137cm

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.