Ninette 4 Light Flush Ceiling Light - Black Shade

The Ninette is a 600mm flush ceiling light with a black fabric drum shade mounted on a polished chrome frame, housing four E27 bulb fittings behind a frosted diffuser. The shade sits 270mm below the ceiling, making it suitable for rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or lower where a pendant drop would reduce headroom. The black fabric exterior contrasts with the polished chrome metalwork, and the scalloped edge of the shade adds a decorative profile to an otherwise simple drum form.

Designed for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways where general ambient light is needed from a low ceiling, the Ninette spreads light through the frosted diffuser rather than directing it in a narrow beam. The four E27 fittings allow bulbs totalling 160-240W to be installed, giving enough output to light a 20-25m² room without additional sources. The fixture accepts E27 LED, halogen or filament bulbs (sold separately), and is dimmable when paired with compatible bulbs and a trailing-edge dimmer.

The polished chrome frame and canopy give a mirror-bright finish that reflects light back into the room, while the black fabric shade keeps the fitting visually grounded rather than making it appear to float. The frosted diffuser sits inside the shade and prevents glare from naked bulbs when viewed from below. The scalloped edge detail — a series of gentle peaks and troughs around the rim — breaks up the drum silhouette and gives the shade a slightly softer appearance than a straight-edged cylinder.

Is the Ninette suitable for low ceilings?

Yes. At 270mm projection below the ceiling, the Ninette is designed specifically for rooms with standard or lower ceiling heights where a pendant drop would reduce headroom. It works well in 2.4m ceiling heights typical of UK residential builds.

What bulbs does it take?

The fitting takes four E27 (Edison screw) bulbs, sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED bulbs between 8-15W each and 2700K-3000K colour temperature for ambient room lighting.

Is it dimmable?

Yes, when paired with dimmable E27 bulbs and a trailing-edge dimmer switch. Check that your chosen bulbs are rated as dimmable and that the dimmer is compatible with LED loads if using LED bulbs.

What room size does it suit?

The 600mm diameter and four-bulb configuration suit rooms of approximately 20-25m², such as medium-sized living rooms, double bedrooms or wide hallways. Smaller rooms may find the 600mm diameter overwhelming; larger rooms may need additional lighting sources.