Baymont E27 Pendant Light 30cm Antique Gold - Antique Brass

A faux silk drum shade hangs beneath antique brass metalwork here, and the pairing reads warm rather than showy. The outer face of the shade is antique gold, while the lining is ruby, so the light thrown down onto a table or floor carries a soft rose cast. The shade measures 30cm across, and the suspension is adjustable, with a drop reaching as far as 3.3m where a ceiling is high. It takes an E27 lamp, and it will dim if you pair a suitable lamp with a suitable dimmer.

We reach for a pendant like this in rooms where the fabric can do some of the softening: a sitting room with a mid-century sideboard, a bedroom above a chest of drawers, or a landing that wants a little glow at night. Hung low over a small round dining table it gives a pool of gold-tinted light without crowding the space, and the long drop makes it workable in a hall with a tall ceiling. It is for the dry, heated rooms of a house, not a bathroom or a porch, and it suits anyone building a scheme around brass and warm reds.

The shade is faux silk, dual-faced so it is finished inside as well as out, and the metalwork carries an antique brass finish with the muted, slightly aged look that name suggests. Keep the fabric dry: a light going-over with a soft brush or the low setting on a vacuum takes dust off without dragging the weave, and the metal wants nothing more than an occasional wipe. It carries a one year warranty. Antique brass runs elsewhere in the range too, in a small semi-flush fitting and in linear pendants for longer tables. Lamps are not included.

What size is the shade?

It is 300mm in diameter and 170mm deep, a medium drum that suits a table, a chest of drawers or a hallway without dominating it.

How short or long can the drop be?

The drop ranges from 380mm to 3300mm, so it works in a standard room and still reaches down through a tall stairwell.

Which lamp should I use?

An E27 lamp up to 20W, and an LED GLS A60 shape is the one we would choose for the way it sits inside the shade.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you use a dimmable lamp with a compatible dimmer. Neither the lamp nor the dimmer comes with it.

What colour is the light it gives?

The ruby lining warms the downward light slightly, so you get a gold-toned wash rather than a flat white one; the antique gold outer face glows softly when lit.

How should I clean the shade?

Dust it with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting. Avoid water and sprays on the faux silk, and wipe the brasswork with a dry cloth.