Clava Dine Pendant Lampshade - Polished Steel

Light softens as our Clava Dine Pendant Lampshade casts a warm glow downward and lets slivers escape through the perforated band round its middle. This pendant lampshade takes the form of a wide, flattened metal teardrop, a shape that gathers the light and pushes it towards the surface below rather than scattering it across the room. Finished in polished steel, it catches whatever brightness surrounds it, so the shade never reads as flat or dull. Hang it above a dining table or a kitchen island and you get a pool of light where you actually need it.

The form is what makes this one work for us. That flattened teardrop measures 43cm across and 28cm tall, wide enough to feel generous without dominating the space beneath it. The perforated band is not just decoration; it breaks up the light and gives the polished steel a bit of texture, so the surface shifts as you move around it. The shade is made from aluminium, which keeps the whole thing light at 0.88kg, an easy weight to suspend and to live with day to day. It is not a smooth globe and it is not meant to be. The gentle curve and the crisp band of holes are the point.

Assembly takes around 5 minutes, so you can have it up and lit the same afternoon it arrives. This is the polished steel version, the one that leans brightest and reflects the most of the light around it, giving a clean, mirror-like finish overhead. Pair it with a warm bulb around 2700K if you want the light to feel soft, or push cooler if your kitchen calls for something sharper. We keep the shape simple so the polished surface does the talking, and we think it earns its place above whatever surface you choose to hang it over. Either way, it is a piece we are glad to have made.

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What is the shade made from?

The Clava Dine is made from aluminium with a polished steel finish, giving it a reflective surface across its flattened teardrop form.

How large is this pendant shade?

It measures 43cm in diameter and 28cm in height, making it a wide shade suited to hanging over a dining table or kitchen island.

Is it heavy to hang?

No, the shade weighs just 0.88kg, so it is light enough for most standard pendant fittings.

How long does it take to assemble?

Assembly takes around 5 minutes, so you can have it ready to hang shortly after unpacking.

How do I clean the polished steel finish?

Wipe the surface with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to keep the polished steel free of dust and marks, taking care around the perforated band round its middle.

Does the perforated band affect the light?

Yes, the band of perforations around the middle of the shade allows some light to pass through, while the main aluminium body directs the rest downwards.