Trace 5 Light Crystal Pendant Light - Chrome with Smoked Shade

The Trace is a 480mm crystal pendant light built around five E14 bulb positions housed within a polished chrome candelabra frame, surrounded by a smoked drum shade. The shade is fabricated from a special reflective material that behaves as a mirror when the light is off, concealing the internal structure, and transitions to translucent smoked grey when the bulbs are lit, revealing the Asfour crystal droplets suspended beneath the frame.

Designed for dining tables, bedroom ceiling positions and entrance halls, the Trace provides both ambient light and decorative presence through the combination of chrome structure, smoked diffusion and crystal refraction. The adjustable drop ranges from 620mm minimum to 1730mm maximum, allowing the pendant to be set 700-900mm above a dining surface or raised closer to the ceiling in rooms with lower heights. The polished chrome canopy fits standard UK ceiling roses and conceals the cable run within the chain suspension.

The Asfour crystal droplets are precision-cut with faceted surfaces that catch and refract light when the bulbs are lit, creating points of sparkle against the smoked shade background. The smoked shade itself diffuses direct glare from the bulbs while allowing warm light to pass through, softening the overall output. The 3.3kg weight gives the pendant substance without requiring reinforced ceiling fixings in typical residential construction. The chrome finish pairs with both warm-toned and cool-toned contemporary interiors, and the smoked shade adds depth without the heaviness of solid black or the starkness of clear glass.

Does the shade really behave like a mirror when the light is off?

Yes. The smoked drum shade uses a reflective coating that acts as a mirror surface when unlit, concealing the internal chrome frame and crystal droplets. When the bulbs are switched on, the shade transitions to a translucent smoked grey, revealing the crystal detail inside.

What bulbs does it take and are they included?

The Trace takes five E14 small Edison screw bulbs, each up to 40W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED candle bulbs between 4-6W and 2700K-3000K to balance the cool chrome and smoked finishes.

Is it dimmable?

Yes, provided you fit dimmable E14 bulbs and pair the pendant with a compatible dimmer switch. The pendant itself has no electronics that would prevent dimming.

What size dining table does it suit?

The 480mm diameter works over dining tables up to approximately 1.6-1.8m long. For larger tables, consider pairing two Trace pendants in a line or choosing a larger diameter pendant from the Diyas range.