Description
The Pentleigh inverted pendant holds its 400mm multicoloured Tiffany-style leaded glass bowl opening upward, so the light lifts to the ceiling and comes back into the room softened. Three 60W E27 GLS bulbs sit inside the bowl, giving more output than a downward shade of the same width, and bulbs are supplied separately. The drop adjusts between 600mm and 1000mm. Glass panels are cut and leaded individually, which is why the bowl glows evenly rather than showing a hot spot. It weighs 2.9kg and is a Class 1 fitting with an earth connection.
Inverted bowls are a good choice where glare matters. Because no bulb is visible from below, the Pentleigh suits a dining room, a hall or a sitting room where people look up at the ceiling light from a sofa. Three bulbs make it bright enough to be the only pendant in a medium room, and the drop range of 600mm to 1000mm keeps it clear of head height in most rooms. It suits period houses and traditional rooms, and anyone replacing a bare fitting that has been throwing glare across a table.
The bowl is leaded glass held in a metal cradle with matching suspension, and the whole fitting is light at 2.9kg. Because the bowl faces upward it will collect dust, so brush it out gently every few months and finish with a dry soft cloth. A barely damp cloth handles marks; dry the lead afterwards and keep solvents and abrasive creams away. It is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms. Use dimmable bulbs with a compatible dimmer to bring the level down. Pentleigh flush, wall and table options match the glass.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
3 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
180W (60W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
400mm |
| Height |
600-1000mm |
| Weight |
2.9kg |
| Materials |
Glass & Metal |
| Finish |
Multicoloured |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What does inverted mean here?
The leaded glass bowl faces upward rather than down, so no bulb is seen from below and the light reaches the room after bouncing off the ceiling.
How do I clean an upward facing bowl?
Brush the inside out gently every few months, then finish with a dry soft cloth. Use a barely damp cloth on marks and dry the lead lines straight after.
Which bulbs does it take?
Three 60W E27 GLS bulbs, not included. Dimmable bulbs on a compatible dimmer let you drop the level for evenings.
What drop can I set?
Between 600mm and 1000mm, which keeps it clear of head height in most rooms and suits a dining table or hall.
What is the bowl made of?
Multicoloured leaded glass in the Tiffany style, cut into panels and joined with lead, held in a metal cradle so the glass takes no load.
Is it bright enough for a whole room?
Three bulbs behind a 400mm bowl give enough ambient light to be the only ceiling fitting in a medium room, with lamps for reading.