Description
A pendant set is the hanging part of a ceiling light: a round ceiling rose, 1.2m of black braided flex, and a lampholder with a knurled ring at each end of its brass body. The finish is antique brass, a warmed and slightly darkened brass rather than a bright polished one, and it runs across both the rose and the holder so the two match once the light is up. The lampholder takes an E27 screw cap, printed on the pack as ES / E27, and the drop is adjustable rather than fixed at its full 1.2m.
Pendant sets earn their place where the fitting itself is meant to be seen: over a kitchen island, above a dining table, along a hallway, or in a pair either side of a bed. With a clear filament lamp in the holder, the brass and the black flex do the work; with a shade added, the same set becomes a quieter ceiling light. The rating is IP20, which offers no protection against water, so keep it to dry indoor rooms. Antique brass sits easily with warm woods, aged mirror and black metalwork, and an aged brass tone shows finger marks less readily than a mirror-polished one.
E27 is the larger of the two common screw caps and is sometimes labelled ES; the smaller one is E14. If you are replacing an older pendant, take the lamp out of it first and check the cap, because a bayonet fitting will not thread into this holder. It is not dimmable, so the light is switched on and off at the wall rather than wound down. It runs on the standard 220 to 240V mains supply and is for indoor use, and wiring it in is work for a competent person. It is sold singly, in multiples of one, so you can buy exactly the number of drops you need.
Specification
| Type |
Ceiling pendant set |
| Light source |
Takes one separate E27 lamp |
| Lamp fitting |
E27 (ES) screw cap |
| Size |
1.2m flex, adjustable |
| Finish |
Antique brass |
| IP rating |
IP20, indoor use only |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Sold as |
1 pendant set |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
Which bulbs will fit this pendant?
Any E27 screw-cap lamp, which the pack also labels ES. A smaller E14 screw cap or a push-and-twist bayonet cap will not thread into this holder, so check the cap on your old lamp first.
Does it come with a bulb?
The manufacturer does not state that a lamp is supplied, so plan on choosing an E27 lamp of your own to suit the light you want in the room.
Can I shorten the drop?
Yes, the 1.2m flex is adjustable rather than fixed, so it can be set higher than its full length. Judge the height with the lamp in place so you are not looking straight into it when seated.
Will it work on a dimmer switch?
It is listed as not dimmable, so use an ordinary on and off wall switch. If you want dimming in that room, look at a fitting rated for it rather than relying on the lamp alone.
What colour and brightness of light does it give?
The pendant itself has no colour temperature or lumen output; the lamp you fit decides both, so choose warm white for a softer room or daylight for a working surface.
Is there a maximum wattage?
The manufacturer does not state a maximum wattage. An LED lamp draws only a few watts, but if you are fitting a high-wattage filament lamp it is worth asking your electrician.