Hollis 5 Light Semi-Flush Ceiling Light - Heritage Brass with Seeded Glass

The Hollis is a 5-light semi-flush ceiling light built around five seeded glass spheres, each cradled by a heritage brass band and suspended from a central brass framework that extends 813mm across the ceiling. Each sphere houses a single E14 bulb (sold separately, up to 40W per socket), and the seeded glass texture scatters light into small points across walls and ceiling while the clear body allows the bulb filament to remain visible.

Designed for rooms with ceiling heights of 2.3-2.7m where a full pendant drop would hang too low, the Hollis sits 305mm below the ceiling rose, making it suitable for bathrooms, hallways, dining rooms and bedroom centres. The IP44 rating allows installation in bathroom zones 2 and 3 (outside the shower cubicle or bath enclosure), where moisture resistance is required but direct water spray is not expected. The five-arm configuration distributes light across a wider area than a single central fitting, reducing the need for additional spotlights in medium-sized rooms of 12-18m².

The heritage brass finish on the metalwork is a warm, slightly antiqued tone that sits between polished brass and antique brass, carrying a subtle patina effect that softens reflections under both daylight and evening light. The seeded glass spheres measure approximately 150mm diameter each and show deliberate bubbles and texture variations within the glass body, a feature carried over from mid-century American glasswork. The brass bands that cradle each sphere are held by vertical brass rods connected to the central five-arm frame, giving the fitting a structural, almost industrial clarity despite the decorative glass.

The Hollis pairs comfortably with interiors that mix warm metals and textured materials: mid-century furniture, parquet or herringbone floors, white or off-white walls with brass or copper accents, and spaces where vintage-inspired fixtures are preferred over minimal contemporary styles. The combination of heritage brass and seeded glass makes it visually compatible with other Hinkley fixtures in the same finish family, allowing coordinated lighting across hallways, bathrooms and living areas.

Can this be used in a bathroom?

Yes. The IP44 rating makes the Hollis suitable for bathroom zones 2 and 3, meaning it can be installed outside the immediate shower or bath enclosure. It is not rated for direct water spray (zone 1), so should not be fitted inside a shower cubicle or directly above a bathtub.

What bulbs does it take?

The Hollis takes five E14 small Edison screw bulbs, up to 40W each. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with 4-6W warm white LED candle or golf ball bulbs at 2700K for a soft, vintage-inspired light output.

What ceiling height is needed?

The fitting projects 305mm below the ceiling rose, so works best in rooms with ceiling heights of 2.3m or above. In rooms below 2.3m the bottom of the glass spheres may sit lower than 2m from the floor, which can feel visually heavy in tight spaces.

How wide is the fitting?

The five-arm frame extends 813mm (81.3cm) across the ceiling. This width suits dining tables, bedroom centres and medium-sized bathrooms, but may overwhelm narrow hallways or very small rooms under 10m².