Description
The Filbessa is a wooden pendant light with a shade made of black wooden slats, drawn together into a long, narrow neck that opens out into a rounded, open cage around a single bulb. It hangs from a round black ceiling plate, with a black steel body, and measures 110cm in overall height and 38cm in diameter. It takes one E27 bulb of up to 40W, and the bulb is not included, so the choice of bulb is yours. Its IP20 rating settles where it goes: indoors, in a dry room, well away from bathrooms and steam.
Because the cage is open between the slats, the bulb stays on view through the gaps, so a decorative filament bulb is well worth choosing. The black slats read clearly against a pale wall and settle quietly against a darker one, which makes it an easy match for a monochrome living room. Hung over a coffee table, it gives a seating area a clear centre point; over a reading chair beside a bookcase, it makes a cosy corner for an evening with a book. It suits anyone who wants a pendant with real shape and a natural material, without a heavy or fussy look.
The shade is wood and the body is steel, both in black, and the cut edge of each slat shows a fine line of warm brown that gives the black some depth up close. There is no switch on the light itself, as it is switched at the wall, so your existing light switch does the job. As a mains pendant that is wired in, it is installed by a qualified electrician, and the installation instructions are available as a download. Packed, it weighs 1.193KG, so it is easy to lift and unpack. Before you order, check your ceiling height against its 110cm overall height, so it leaves comfortable headroom above your table or seating.
Specification
| Overall Height |
110cm |
| Diameter |
38cm |
| Body Material |
Steel |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Shade Material |
Wood |
| Shade Colour |
Black |
| Light Source |
E27 (bulb not included) |
| Wattage |
Max 40W |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Protection Class |
Class II |
| Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Weight (packed) |
1.193KG |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Filbessa pendant go in a bathroom?
No. It carries an IP20 rating, so it belongs indoors in a dry room, well away from bathrooms, steam and splashing water.
Which bulb does it take?
It takes one E27 bulb of up to 40W. The bulb is not included, and a decorative filament bulb looks good through the open slats.
How big is the pendant?
It measures 110cm in overall height and 38cm in diameter, so check the headroom above your table or seating before you order.
Does it have its own switch?
No, there is no switch on the light itself. It is switched at the wall, so your existing light switch controls it.
What material is the shade?
The shade is wood in a black finish and the body is black steel, while the cut edges of the slats show a fine line of warm brown.