Fabula Sycamore Pendant with 15cm Round Glass Shade - Satin Nickel, Opal & Satin Black

Contemporary Meets Comfortable

The Sycamore pendant with satin nickel frame and opal glass brings together two ideas that don't always go together: a clean, architectural aesthetic and genuinely soft light. The brushed nickel finish reads as modern, but the opal shade diffuses the light so completely that the overall effect feels welcoming and warm rather than minimal and cool.

Choosing Your Finish

Satin nickel's brushed surface gives the frame presence without shine, and it works beautifully with diffused light. Opal glass spreads light evenly throughout the shade, so you don't see the bulb, and there's no harsh glare. The frosted quality of the opal complements the subtlety of the satin finish, creating a look that's sophisticated without being cold. Other shade options exist across the Sycamore range if you want a different balance.

How It Works

The E14 lamp holder sits behind the opal glass, where light diffuses through the entire 15cm shade instead of radiating from a single point. Class II electrical rating applies, requiring no earth connection, and the IP44 protection guards against splashing water.

Where It Works Best

This pendant suits contemporary kitchens, hallways with clean decoration, and dining areas where you want both visual interest and comfortable light. It works equally well as a single pendant or hung in a series. The IP44 rating permits installation in bathroom zones 1 and 2, so it's suitable above vanities and mirrors. Consult our guide to bathroom lighting zones for specifics on placement near water.

Design Details

The satin nickel frame brings order to the softer presence of the opal shade. Iron is a material that benefits from occasional maintenance (a light dust keeps the finish looking fresh), and opal glass simply needs the same care as any other glassware. Together they create a fitting that looks considered but not fussy, and that improves with the years of use and subtle patina development.

Good to Know

• Takes one E14 LED bulb, maximum 20W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class II electrical, no earth connection required
• IP44 rated, suitable for bathroom zones 1 and 2
• Satin nickel and opal glass construction
• 15cm diameter shade; drop adjustable between 24.5cm and 149cm
• Weighs 0.8kg
• 1 year warranty
• Assembly required: opal shade clips securely to nickel frame
• Unfortunately we're unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Does opal glass work with modern decoration?
Absolutely. While opal glass is often associated with softer or traditional styles, paired with a satin nickel frame it creates a contemporary look that still feels warm and inviting rather than clinical.

Will the light be bright enough for task lighting?
Yes. While the opal glass diffuses the light, it doesn't absorb much of it. A 20W LED bulb through opal glass is still plenty bright for kitchens or bathrooms where you need proper visibility.

Why is it heavier than the clear version?
The opal glass has a different density to clear glass, which accounts for the slightly higher weight. The change is negligible in terms of installation; the same pendant cord works for both.

Diameter: 15cm
Minimum Drop: 24.5cm
Maximum Drop: 149cm

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.