Description
The Alderworth medium pendant hangs a 410mm Tiffany-style shade with the dragonfly motif set into leaded glass in blue. Individual pieces of cut glass are leaded into a metal frame, the wings reading clearly against the ground colour, and the downward shape puts a defined pool of light below with a warm glow at the sides. Three E27 GLS bulbs up to 60W each give it a good amount of output for its size. The drop adjusts from 470mm to 1380mm and it weighs 3.1kg, with bulbs bought separately.
This is a versatile size for a ceiling light: we see it over a kitchen island, a breakfast bar or a small dining table, and the long adjustable drop makes it equally at home in a hallway or a stairwell. Three lamps mean it can serve as the only light in a modest room, and it is dimmable, so you can run it bright while cooking and low in the evening. Blue glass reads cooler than the amber option, which makes it a good match for rooms with grey, green or off-white walls.
Each shade is put together by hand, piece by piece, so the colour placement shifts slightly between shades and no two are identical. The gallery, chain and ceiling plate carry a warm finish that sits behind the glass. Dust with a dry soft cloth once the bulbs are cool, and lift marks with a barely damp cloth, keeping polish and solvents away from the leaded seams. It is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms and is a Class 1 fitting, so it needs an earth at the ceiling. A larger Alderworth pendant, table lamps and a wall light share the same glass.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
3 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
180W (60W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
410mm |
| Height |
470-1380mm |
| Weight |
3.1kg |
| Materials |
Glass & Metal |
| Finish |
Blue |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made from?
Cut pieces of blue glass, leaded together by hand into a metal frame in the Tiffany-style method, carrying the dragonfly motif across the shade.
What height will it hang at?
The drop adjusts between 470mm and 1380mm, with a 410mm shade. Over an island or table, set the base of the shade roughly 750mm to 900mm above the surface.
How many bulbs and what fitting?
Three E27 screw bulbs in a GLS shape, up to 60W each, not supplied. Fit all three the same so the glass lights evenly.
Can I hang two or three in a row?
Yes, at 410mm across they line up well over an island or a long table. Allow around 700mm to 800mm between centres so the shades do not crowd each other.
How do I clean it?
Dust with a dry soft cloth or a soft brush, and wipe marks with a barely damp cloth, dried straight after. Keep sprays and solvents off the lead between the glass pieces.
Is it dimmable, and does it need an earth?
It is dimmable with suitable bulbs and a compatible switch, and it is a Class 1 fitting, so it needs an earth. It is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms.