Description
The Kichler Brinley is a 3-light cluster pendant with clear glass jar-style shades suspended from a 216mm bronze canopy on black fabric-wrapped cables. Each shade houses an E27 bulb fitting (bulbs sold separately), and the clear glass provides an unobstructed view of the filament bulb inside. The bronze metalwork consists of a cage-style holder around each glass shade, echoing the clamp mechanism of traditional preserving jars.
Designed for kitchens, dining rooms and breakfast bars where overhead illumination is needed without a large single shade dominating the space, the Brinley suits ceiling heights of 2.4m or above. The three shades hang at slightly staggered heights, creating a layered composition when viewed from the side. The 2600mm cable run on each pendant allows the drop to be adjusted on installation from a minimum of 256mm up to 2870mm, giving flexibility over kitchen islands, dining tables and counters with varying ceiling heights.
The clear glass shades measure approximately 100mm in diameter and 150mm in height, with each bronze cage adding structural definition around the glass without fully enclosing it. The bronze finish sits between an oil-rubbed bronze and a lighter antique bronze tone, with subtle variation across the metalwork rather than a uniform colour. This treatment pairs well with aged brass hardware, copper accents, and both warm timber and cooler concrete or stone surfaces in industrial and transitional kitchens.
Each E27 socket accepts bulbs up to 60W, which translates to 6-8W LED equivalents for typical use. The cluster configuration spreads light across a 700-900mm run when the pendants are at their default staggered heights, covering a standard kitchen island or 4-6 seat dining table without needing additional task lighting underneath.
Specification
| Fitting Height |
197mm |
| Diameter |
216mm |
| Minimum Drop |
256mm |
| Maximum Drop |
2870mm |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W |
| Socket |
E27 |
| Bulb(s) Included |
No |
| Guarantee |
2 Year Guarantee |
| Chain/Wire/Cord Length |
2600mm |
| Height Adjustable |
On Installation |
Frequently Asked
What bulb type is recommended?
The Brinley takes three E27 bulbs, sold separately. Most users pair this with vintage-style LED filament bulbs in warm white (2200K-2700K) and 4-6W output to suit the jar-glass aesthetic. Clear glass bulbs work better than frosted, as the glass shades are transparent and the filament is visible.
Can the drop height be adjusted after installation?
The drop is adjustable on installation only, not after the pendant is wired and mounted. The cable can be shortened by looping excess inside the canopy, allowing the three shades to hang anywhere from 256mm to 2870mm below the ceiling rose depending on the room height and table position.
What ceiling height is needed?
The Brinley suits ceiling heights of 2.4m or above. For dining tables or kitchen islands, the shades typically hang 700-900mm above the surface, which requires at least 2.4m floor-to-ceiling clearance to maintain comfortable headroom underneath.
How wide does the cluster spread?
The three pendants hang from a 216mm-diameter canopy and spread outward as they drop, creating a cluster footprint of approximately 700-900mm when at standard dining or island height. The exact spread depends on the drop length — longer drops create a narrower cluster, shorter drops spread wider.