Description
The Sonoma Valley is a 222mm diameter mini pendant light with a fluted cream glass shade suspended from a hand-forged bronze scrollwork arm. The metalwork curves upward in a vine-inspired S-scroll, ending in a cast acanthus leaf canopy detail that wraps around the chain attachment point. A single E27 bulb fitting (sold separately) sits inside the cream glass bell, which diffuses light downward while the ribbed texture softens glare.
Designed for kitchen islands, breakfast bars, dining table task lighting and entrance hall focal points, the Sonoma Valley hangs on an adjustable drop between 645mm minimum and 2170mm maximum, allowing it to be set 600-700mm above a worktop or 700-800mm above a dining table depending on ceiling height. The 1524mm chain provides enough length for high-ceilinged period properties, Victorian conversions and open-plan kitchens with 3m+ ceiling heights. Multiple Sonoma Valley pendants can be spaced 600-900mm apart over a long island or peninsula to provide even task light across the work surface.
The cream glass shade is hand-blown with a vertical rib pattern running from rim to crown, which catches and refracts light from the bulb inside. The bronze finish on the scrollwork and chain has a warm patina rather than a polished or lacquered surface, giving it depth under daylight and artificial light. The metalwork is forged steel finished in aged bronze, not painted or powder-coated, so the finish will develop naturally over time. At 60W maximum bulb rating, the pendant pairs well with 6-8W warm-white LED filament bulbs in Edison or globe shapes for both task lighting and decorative glow.
Specification
| Fitting Height |
580mm |
| Diameter |
222mm |
| Width |
222mm |
| Minimum Drop |
645mm |
| Maximum Drop |
2170mm |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W |
| Socket |
E27 |
| Bulb(s) Included |
No |
| Guarantee |
2 Year Guarantee |
| Chain/Wire/Cord Length |
1524mm |
| Height Adjustable |
On Installation |
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Sonoma Valley take?
The pendant takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED filament bulb between 6-8W and 2700K for a warm glow that suits the traditional styling. Globe or Edison-shape filament bulbs work well with the cream glass shade.
Can the drop height be adjusted after installation?
The drop is adjustable on installation by shortening the chain before final wiring. Once installed and wired, the chain length is fixed. The pendant can hang anywhere between 645mm minimum and 2170mm maximum depending on how much chain is used during fitting.
How many pendants are needed over a kitchen island?
For a standard 1.8-2.4m kitchen island, two Sonoma Valley pendants spaced 600-900mm apart typically provide adequate task lighting. For islands longer than 2.4m, three pendants spaced evenly may be needed. The 222mm diameter suits smaller-to-medium islands; larger islands may need wider pendants for visual proportion.
Is the bronze finish painted or lacquered?
The bronze is an aged patina finish on forged steel, not a painted or powder-coated surface. The finish has natural depth and variation, and it will develop slightly over time. This is characteristic of hand-forged metalwork rather than a defect.