Marlgrove Medium Acorn Tiffany Pendant - Multicoloured

The Marlgrove medium acorn pendant carries a shade built from many small pieces of multicoloured Tiffany-style leaded glass, held in a slim metal frame. The acorn shape tapers to a soft point at the base, so the colour reads as one continuous curve rather than a set of flat panels. The shade is 250mm across and the drop adjusts from 610mm to 1070mm, which suits a single ceiling light over a side table or a row of two or three above a kitchen island. It takes one E27 GLS bulb up to 60W, supplied separately.

At this size the Marlgrove gives you colour and pattern overhead without filling the room. We see it used over breakfast bars, in hallways and stairwells, beside a reading chair in a living room, and in bay windows where daylight passes through the glass during the day. The fitting is dimmable, so wiring it to a dimmer lets you run it bright for cooking and low in the evening. Anyone drawn to traditional interiors, Arts and Crafts detailing or a period house will find it sits easily with wood and warm paint colours.

Each piece of glass is cut and leaded into the frame by hand, so the pattern shifts slightly from shade to shade and no two are quite the same. The metalwork is finished in a warm tone that sits behind the colour rather than competing with it. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and wipe the glass with a barely damp cloth if it needs more; avoid sprays and solvents, which can mark the leading. It is rated IP20 for indoor rooms and is a Class 1 fitting, so it needs an earth at the ceiling rose. Matching Marlgrove wall lights and table lamps run alongside it.

What is the shade made from?

Small pieces of multicoloured glass are cut and leaded by hand into a metal frame, in the Tiffany-style method. Because the work is done by hand, the pattern varies a little between shades.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a dry soft cloth or a clean soft brush. For marks, use a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Keep sprays, polishes and solvents off the glass, as they can dull the leading between the pieces.

What bulb does it take?

One E27 screw bulb up to 60W in a GLS shape. Bulbs are not included, so add one with your order. A warm white LED in E27 keeps the glass colours looking rich while drawing far less power.

Can I use it on a dimmer?

Yes, this pendant is dimmable. Pair it with a dimmable bulb, and if you are fitting LED make sure the dimmer switch is rated for LED loads.

What height will it hang at?

The drop adjusts between 610mm and 1070mm, and the shade is 250mm in diameter. Your electrician can shorten the suspension on installation to suit the ceiling height.

Where can I fit it?

Indoor rooms only, as it is rated IP20 with no splash protection. It is a Class 1 fitting and needs an earth connection at the ceiling.