Brushed brass pendant ceiling light with cascading tiered glass drops creating a soft warm glow in a dining room setting.
Elegant brass pendant light with layered glass drop detailing suspended from a chain against a plain background.
Brass and glass pendant light with icons showing E27 GLS bulb requirement, dimmable feature and premium brass construction.
Close up of brushed brass ceiling light rim with textured glass drop elements reflecting warm light.
Detailed view of layered glass drops on a brass pendant light creating a cascading decorative lighting effect.

Overview

Description

Specifications

Delivery & Returns

FAQs

Knowledge Hub

Glass Performs. Brass Grounds It.

Most pendants provide light and let the room do the rest. This one is different. The cascading textured glass rods catch and refract the light from the bulb at every tier, so the fitting itself becomes the visual centrepiece rather than the space around it. It is not a background fixture. It is the thing the room is organised around, whether that is a dining table, an entryway with height, or a sitting room that needs a focal point above it without the scale of a chandelier.

The Spec Behind the Statement

  • Material: Steel, glass and brass.
  • Bulb: 10W LED E27, included.
  • Dimmable: Yes, trailing-edge dimmer required.
  • Total drop: 1655mm, adjustable by removing chain links.
  • Class: Class 1, earth wire required.
  • IP Rating: IP20, dry rooms only.

The Rooms That Deserve This

A dining room that currently has nothing above the table worth looking at. An entryway with ceiling height that has never been used properly. A living room where the overhead light has always been a practical afterthought rather than a considered choice. The brass glass rod pendant belongs in spaces where the lighting is expected to do more than illuminate. It brings warmth from the brass, texture from the glass, and a quality of light that changes character as the dimmer moves from day to evening. For further ideas on building a room scheme around a strong central fitting, the cinema room design guide is a useful starting point for thinking about how light and atmosphere work together.

Unlit It Turns Heads. Lit, Rooms.

In daylight, the cascade of textured glass rods draws attention before the switch is touched. Each one catches the ambient light of the room and scatters it at a slightly different angle. Then the bulb comes on and the rods come alive, glowing from within, the texture multiplying the light into something closer to a jewelled column than a pendant shade.

A single pendant that works at every scale: over a dining table, in a double-height entryway, or suspended alone above a reading corner. The warm brass finish ties it to a long tradition of considered lighting without making it feel period. For ideas on layering pendant lighting into a room scheme, the industrial living room design guide covers the principles well.

What You Notice. In Order.

  • First: the rods themselves. A tiered cascade of textured glass suspended from a brass frame. Each rod catches light individually. Together they form a column that is as interesting unlit as it is when the bulb is on.
  • Second: the brass. The frame and chain sit warmer than the cool clarity of the glass. The contrast between the two materials is what gives this fitting its character.
  • Third: the light quality. Textured glass does not transmit light cleanly. It scatters it, sends it in directions a plain shade never would. The result is an ambient warmth that fills the room rather than spotlighting a single surface.
  • Fourth: how it dims. Fully dimmable. At low the rods glow quietly. At full the glass column becomes the brightest thing in the room. A trailing-edge dimmer is required, sold separately.
  • Fifth: the drop. Total length from ceiling to base is 1655mm. It suits rooms with height, and chain links can be removed before installation to shorten it to the right position.
  • Sixth: the bulb. A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. If you replace it, use warm white at similar wattage to maintain the light quality through the glass.

Texture in Glass Is Not Decoration

Plain glass transmits light in the direction the bulb points. Textured glass does something different. Each ridge or groove bends the passing light at a slightly different angle, so the single point source of a bulb becomes dozens of smaller sources, each one offset from the last. In a rod pendant, that effect is compounded by the linear form: light travels the length of the rod before it exits, picking up the texture at every point. The rod does not just diffuse light. It animates it. The result changes as you move around the fitting, as the dimmer shifts, and as the natural light in the room moves through the day. Not the soft glow of frosted glass, not the sharp output of bare glass. Something between the two: directed but warm, clear but layered.

Two Rooms. One Fitting. Both Right.

A dining room with a round table, four chairs in aged leather, a dark oak sideboard against the far wall. The pendant hangs above the table at a height where the base of the rods sits just above eye level when seated. The glass column catches candlelight from below and adds its own. The room is warm, contained, properly lit. Then an entryway with height: white walls, flagstone floor, a staircase rising to one side. The same fitting drops from the ceiling on its full chain, the glass rods becoming a vertical feature where the space needed something to draw the eye upward. For a table lamp that continues the brass and glass language at lower level, the classic glass touch table lamp is a natural companion.

Read This Before You Order

  • The total drop is 1655mm. Designed for rooms with ceiling height to accommodate it. Chain links can be removed before installation to bring the base of the shade to the right height. Measure the intended hanging position before purchasing.
  • A 10W LED E27 bulb is included. The fitting ships with one bulb matched to its specification. If you replace it, use a warm white E27 LED at similar wattage to maintain the quality of light through the glass rods.
  • Dimming needs a trailing-edge switch. Dimmable, but only with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch. A standard on/off gives full brightness only. Worth confirming before installation if dimming matters to you.
170mm
Width
170mm
Depth
335mm
Shade Height
1655mm
Total Drop
1.79kg
Weight
E27
Bulb Type
Specification
Details
Purpose / Benefit
Width
170mm
A compact footprint that makes a strong visual statement without requiring a wide table or large room to carry it.
Depth
170mm
Circular profile that reads evenly from every angle in the room, with no front or back to consider during installation.
Shade Height
335mm
Enough height for the tiered glass rod cascade to read as a column of material rather than a flat shade.
Total Drop
1655mm
Full chain included for maximum drop. Shorten by removing links before installation to suit the ceiling height and intended hanging position.
Weight
1.79kg
Can be mounted on a standard ceiling rose without requiring additional structural support in most UK domestic settings.
Material
Steel, glass, brass
Three materials working together: steel for structural integrity, brass for warmth of finish, glass for the textured light performance.
Bulb Type
10W LED E27
Standard large screw fitting. A 10W warm white LED is included. Widely available for replacement from any hardware or lighting retailer.
Dimmable
Yes
Full dimming range available with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch, sold separately. Transforms the atmosphere of the room from practical to intimate.
Voltage
220-240V
Standard UK mains voltage. No adaptor or converter required.
Class
Class 1
Requires an earth wire at the ceiling rose. Standard in most UK domestic properties.
IP Rating
IP20
Rated for dry indoor rooms. Suitable for dining rooms, entryways, living rooms and studies. Not suitable for bathrooms or rooms with direct moisture.

Delivery

Service Timescale Cost
Standard 3-5 working days Free
Next working day Order before 4pm £5.95

UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.


Returns

28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.

Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.

Brass Glass Rod Pendant: Straight Answers

How long does it actually hang? I have a standard ceiling height.

The full drop is 1655mm from ceiling to base of shade. For a standard 2.4m ceiling, that brings the shade much lower than most dining tables sit. Remove chain links before installation to set the right hanging height. Measure ceiling to surface distance before ordering.

Does a bulb come with it or do I need to source one?

A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. It gives the warm output that works best through the textured glass rods. If you replace it later, any warm white E27 LED at similar wattage works.

The glass rods look delicate. Will they survive installation?

Reasonable care during installation is sensible. Once hung, the fitting is stable and the rods are not regularly touched or disturbed. The pendant is designed to be installed once and left. The rods will not rattle under normal conditions.

Is the brass finish real brass or a brass-coloured coating?

A warm brass finish applied to the steel frame and chain. This gives the warmth and look of brass while keeping the weight manageable. Consistent across both frame and chain and requires no polishing to maintain its appearance.

Does it dim properly or is it nominal?

It dims properly with the right switch. A trailing-edge dimmer replaces your existing wall switch and gives a genuine range from full brightness down to a quiet ambient glow. At low, the glass rods become atmospheric rather than functional. Worth fitting the correct switch.

How high above a dining table should this hang?

700 to 900mm above the table surface is standard. That illuminates the table well without sitting in the sightline of people seated opposite. Erring toward the higher end also lets more of the glass rod column remain visible above the table.

What other lighting works well alongside this in the same room?

Wall lighting or a table lamp that continues the warm brass tone keeps the scheme coherent. The industrial brass desk lamp shares the same warm finish and works in the same room without repeating the same object.

Does Class 1 mean the wiring is complicated?

Not usually. Class 1 means the fitting needs an earth wire at the ceiling rose, which is standard in most UK homes. If your existing pendant had three wires at the rose, you are set. In older properties, worth a quick check first.

Will this work with a sloped or angled ceiling?

The canopy is designed for a standard flat ceiling. A sloped-ceiling adapter would be needed for an angled ceiling and is not included. If your ceiling is sloped, confirm the rose position before ordering to ensure the pendant will hang vertically.

Pendant Lighting Done Right

A pendant that earns its position above a dining table or in an entryway needs to do two things well: illuminate the space and hold its own as an object. Getting the hanging height, the room context and the supporting scheme right makes the difference between a fitting that looks placed and one that looks considered.

Overview

Glass Performs. Brass Grounds It.

Most pendants provide light and let the room do the rest. This one is different. The cascading textured glass rods catch and refract the light from the bulb at every tier, so the fitting itself becomes the visual centrepiece rather than the space around it. It is not a background fixture. It is the thing the room is organised around, whether that is a dining table, an entryway with height, or a sitting room that needs a focal point above it without the scale of a chandelier.

The Spec Behind the Statement

  • Material: Steel, glass and brass.
  • Bulb: 10W LED E27, included.
  • Dimmable: Yes, trailing-edge dimmer required.
  • Total drop: 1655mm, adjustable by removing chain links.
  • Class: Class 1, earth wire required.
  • IP Rating: IP20, dry rooms only.

The Rooms That Deserve This

A dining room that currently has nothing above the table worth looking at. An entryway with ceiling height that has never been used properly. A living room where the overhead light has always been a practical afterthought rather than a considered choice. The brass glass rod pendant belongs in spaces where the lighting is expected to do more than illuminate. It brings warmth from the brass, texture from the glass, and a quality of light that changes character as the dimmer moves from day to evening. For further ideas on building a room scheme around a strong central fitting, the cinema room design guide is a useful starting point for thinking about how light and atmosphere work together.

Description

Unlit It Turns Heads. Lit, Rooms.

In daylight, the cascade of textured glass rods draws attention before the switch is touched. Each one catches the ambient light of the room and scatters it at a slightly different angle. Then the bulb comes on and the rods come alive, glowing from within, the texture multiplying the light into something closer to a jewelled column than a pendant shade.

A single pendant that works at every scale: over a dining table, in a double-height entryway, or suspended alone above a reading corner. The warm brass finish ties it to a long tradition of considered lighting without making it feel period. For ideas on layering pendant lighting into a room scheme, the industrial living room design guide covers the principles well.

What You Notice. In Order.

  • First: the rods themselves. A tiered cascade of textured glass suspended from a brass frame. Each rod catches light individually. Together they form a column that is as interesting unlit as it is when the bulb is on.
  • Second: the brass. The frame and chain sit warmer than the cool clarity of the glass. The contrast between the two materials is what gives this fitting its character.
  • Third: the light quality. Textured glass does not transmit light cleanly. It scatters it, sends it in directions a plain shade never would. The result is an ambient warmth that fills the room rather than spotlighting a single surface.
  • Fourth: how it dims. Fully dimmable. At low the rods glow quietly. At full the glass column becomes the brightest thing in the room. A trailing-edge dimmer is required, sold separately.
  • Fifth: the drop. Total length from ceiling to base is 1655mm. It suits rooms with height, and chain links can be removed before installation to shorten it to the right position.
  • Sixth: the bulb. A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. If you replace it, use warm white at similar wattage to maintain the light quality through the glass.

Texture in Glass Is Not Decoration

Plain glass transmits light in the direction the bulb points. Textured glass does something different. Each ridge or groove bends the passing light at a slightly different angle, so the single point source of a bulb becomes dozens of smaller sources, each one offset from the last. In a rod pendant, that effect is compounded by the linear form: light travels the length of the rod before it exits, picking up the texture at every point. The rod does not just diffuse light. It animates it. The result changes as you move around the fitting, as the dimmer shifts, and as the natural light in the room moves through the day. Not the soft glow of frosted glass, not the sharp output of bare glass. Something between the two: directed but warm, clear but layered.

Two Rooms. One Fitting. Both Right.

A dining room with a round table, four chairs in aged leather, a dark oak sideboard against the far wall. The pendant hangs above the table at a height where the base of the rods sits just above eye level when seated. The glass column catches candlelight from below and adds its own. The room is warm, contained, properly lit. Then an entryway with height: white walls, flagstone floor, a staircase rising to one side. The same fitting drops from the ceiling on its full chain, the glass rods becoming a vertical feature where the space needed something to draw the eye upward. For a table lamp that continues the brass and glass language at lower level, the classic glass touch table lamp is a natural companion.

Read This Before You Order

  • The total drop is 1655mm. Designed for rooms with ceiling height to accommodate it. Chain links can be removed before installation to bring the base of the shade to the right height. Measure the intended hanging position before purchasing.
  • A 10W LED E27 bulb is included. The fitting ships with one bulb matched to its specification. If you replace it, use a warm white E27 LED at similar wattage to maintain the quality of light through the glass rods.
  • Dimming needs a trailing-edge switch. Dimmable, but only with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch. A standard on/off gives full brightness only. Worth confirming before installation if dimming matters to you.

Specifications

170mm
Width
170mm
Depth
335mm
Shade Height
1655mm
Total Drop
1.79kg
Weight
E27
Bulb Type
Specification
Details
Purpose / Benefit
Width
170mm
A compact footprint that makes a strong visual statement without requiring a wide table or large room to carry it.
Depth
170mm
Circular profile that reads evenly from every angle in the room, with no front or back to consider during installation.
Shade Height
335mm
Enough height for the tiered glass rod cascade to read as a column of material rather than a flat shade.
Total Drop
1655mm
Full chain included for maximum drop. Shorten by removing links before installation to suit the ceiling height and intended hanging position.
Weight
1.79kg
Can be mounted on a standard ceiling rose without requiring additional structural support in most UK domestic settings.
Material
Steel, glass, brass
Three materials working together: steel for structural integrity, brass for warmth of finish, glass for the textured light performance.
Bulb Type
10W LED E27
Standard large screw fitting. A 10W warm white LED is included. Widely available for replacement from any hardware or lighting retailer.
Dimmable
Yes
Full dimming range available with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch, sold separately. Transforms the atmosphere of the room from practical to intimate.
Voltage
220-240V
Standard UK mains voltage. No adaptor or converter required.
Class
Class 1
Requires an earth wire at the ceiling rose. Standard in most UK domestic properties.
IP Rating
IP20
Rated for dry indoor rooms. Suitable for dining rooms, entryways, living rooms and studies. Not suitable for bathrooms or rooms with direct moisture.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Service Timescale Cost
Standard 3-5 working days Free
Next working day Order before 4pm £5.95

UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.


Returns

28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.

Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.

FAQs

Brass Glass Rod Pendant: Straight Answers

How long does it actually hang? I have a standard ceiling height.

The full drop is 1655mm from ceiling to base of shade. For a standard 2.4m ceiling, that brings the shade much lower than most dining tables sit. Remove chain links before installation to set the right hanging height. Measure ceiling to surface distance before ordering.

Does a bulb come with it or do I need to source one?

A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. It gives the warm output that works best through the textured glass rods. If you replace it later, any warm white E27 LED at similar wattage works.

The glass rods look delicate. Will they survive installation?

Reasonable care during installation is sensible. Once hung, the fitting is stable and the rods are not regularly touched or disturbed. The pendant is designed to be installed once and left. The rods will not rattle under normal conditions.

Is the brass finish real brass or a brass-coloured coating?

A warm brass finish applied to the steel frame and chain. This gives the warmth and look of brass while keeping the weight manageable. Consistent across both frame and chain and requires no polishing to maintain its appearance.

Does it dim properly or is it nominal?

It dims properly with the right switch. A trailing-edge dimmer replaces your existing wall switch and gives a genuine range from full brightness down to a quiet ambient glow. At low, the glass rods become atmospheric rather than functional. Worth fitting the correct switch.

How high above a dining table should this hang?

700 to 900mm above the table surface is standard. That illuminates the table well without sitting in the sightline of people seated opposite. Erring toward the higher end also lets more of the glass rod column remain visible above the table.

What other lighting works well alongside this in the same room?

Wall lighting or a table lamp that continues the warm brass tone keeps the scheme coherent. The industrial brass desk lamp shares the same warm finish and works in the same room without repeating the same object.

Does Class 1 mean the wiring is complicated?

Not usually. Class 1 means the fitting needs an earth wire at the ceiling rose, which is standard in most UK homes. If your existing pendant had three wires at the rose, you are set. In older properties, worth a quick check first.

Will this work with a sloped or angled ceiling?

The canopy is designed for a standard flat ceiling. A sloped-ceiling adapter would be needed for an angled ceiling and is not included. If your ceiling is sloped, confirm the rose position before ordering to ensure the pendant will hang vertically.

Knowledge Hub

Pendant Lighting Done Right

A pendant that earns its position above a dining table or in an entryway needs to do two things well: illuminate the space and hold its own as an object. Getting the hanging height, the room context and the supporting scheme right makes the difference between a fitting that looks placed and one that looks considered.

Brass Glass Rod Pendant Ceiling Light

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Overview

Description

Specifications

Delivery & Returns

FAQs

Knowledge Hub

Glass Performs. Brass Grounds It.

Most pendants provide light and let the room do the rest. This one is different. The cascading textured glass rods catch and refract the light from the bulb at every tier, so the fitting itself becomes the visual centrepiece rather than the space around it. It is not a background fixture. It is the thing the room is organised around, whether that is a dining table, an entryway with height, or a sitting room that needs a focal point above it without the scale of a chandelier.

The Spec Behind the Statement

  • Material: Steel, glass and brass.
  • Bulb: 10W LED E27, included.
  • Dimmable: Yes, trailing-edge dimmer required.
  • Total drop: 1655mm, adjustable by removing chain links.
  • Class: Class 1, earth wire required.
  • IP Rating: IP20, dry rooms only.

The Rooms That Deserve This

A dining room that currently has nothing above the table worth looking at. An entryway with ceiling height that has never been used properly. A living room where the overhead light has always been a practical afterthought rather than a considered choice. The brass glass rod pendant belongs in spaces where the lighting is expected to do more than illuminate. It brings warmth from the brass, texture from the glass, and a quality of light that changes character as the dimmer moves from day to evening. For further ideas on building a room scheme around a strong central fitting, the cinema room design guide is a useful starting point for thinking about how light and atmosphere work together.

Unlit It Turns Heads. Lit, Rooms.

In daylight, the cascade of textured glass rods draws attention before the switch is touched. Each one catches the ambient light of the room and scatters it at a slightly different angle. Then the bulb comes on and the rods come alive, glowing from within, the texture multiplying the light into something closer to a jewelled column than a pendant shade.

A single pendant that works at every scale: over a dining table, in a double-height entryway, or suspended alone above a reading corner. The warm brass finish ties it to a long tradition of considered lighting without making it feel period. For ideas on layering pendant lighting into a room scheme, the industrial living room design guide covers the principles well.

What You Notice. In Order.

  • First: the rods themselves. A tiered cascade of textured glass suspended from a brass frame. Each rod catches light individually. Together they form a column that is as interesting unlit as it is when the bulb is on.
  • Second: the brass. The frame and chain sit warmer than the cool clarity of the glass. The contrast between the two materials is what gives this fitting its character.
  • Third: the light quality. Textured glass does not transmit light cleanly. It scatters it, sends it in directions a plain shade never would. The result is an ambient warmth that fills the room rather than spotlighting a single surface.
  • Fourth: how it dims. Fully dimmable. At low the rods glow quietly. At full the glass column becomes the brightest thing in the room. A trailing-edge dimmer is required, sold separately.
  • Fifth: the drop. Total length from ceiling to base is 1655mm. It suits rooms with height, and chain links can be removed before installation to shorten it to the right position.
  • Sixth: the bulb. A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. If you replace it, use warm white at similar wattage to maintain the light quality through the glass.

Texture in Glass Is Not Decoration

Plain glass transmits light in the direction the bulb points. Textured glass does something different. Each ridge or groove bends the passing light at a slightly different angle, so the single point source of a bulb becomes dozens of smaller sources, each one offset from the last. In a rod pendant, that effect is compounded by the linear form: light travels the length of the rod before it exits, picking up the texture at every point. The rod does not just diffuse light. It animates it. The result changes as you move around the fitting, as the dimmer shifts, and as the natural light in the room moves through the day. Not the soft glow of frosted glass, not the sharp output of bare glass. Something between the two: directed but warm, clear but layered.

Two Rooms. One Fitting. Both Right.

A dining room with a round table, four chairs in aged leather, a dark oak sideboard against the far wall. The pendant hangs above the table at a height where the base of the rods sits just above eye level when seated. The glass column catches candlelight from below and adds its own. The room is warm, contained, properly lit. Then an entryway with height: white walls, flagstone floor, a staircase rising to one side. The same fitting drops from the ceiling on its full chain, the glass rods becoming a vertical feature where the space needed something to draw the eye upward. For a table lamp that continues the brass and glass language at lower level, the classic glass touch table lamp is a natural companion.

Read This Before You Order

  • The total drop is 1655mm. Designed for rooms with ceiling height to accommodate it. Chain links can be removed before installation to bring the base of the shade to the right height. Measure the intended hanging position before purchasing.
  • A 10W LED E27 bulb is included. The fitting ships with one bulb matched to its specification. If you replace it, use a warm white E27 LED at similar wattage to maintain the quality of light through the glass rods.
  • Dimming needs a trailing-edge switch. Dimmable, but only with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch. A standard on/off gives full brightness only. Worth confirming before installation if dimming matters to you.
170mm
Width
170mm
Depth
335mm
Shade Height
1655mm
Total Drop
1.79kg
Weight
E27
Bulb Type
Specification
Details
Purpose / Benefit
Width
170mm
A compact footprint that makes a strong visual statement without requiring a wide table or large room to carry it.
Depth
170mm
Circular profile that reads evenly from every angle in the room, with no front or back to consider during installation.
Shade Height
335mm
Enough height for the tiered glass rod cascade to read as a column of material rather than a flat shade.
Total Drop
1655mm
Full chain included for maximum drop. Shorten by removing links before installation to suit the ceiling height and intended hanging position.
Weight
1.79kg
Can be mounted on a standard ceiling rose without requiring additional structural support in most UK domestic settings.
Material
Steel, glass, brass
Three materials working together: steel for structural integrity, brass for warmth of finish, glass for the textured light performance.
Bulb Type
10W LED E27
Standard large screw fitting. A 10W warm white LED is included. Widely available for replacement from any hardware or lighting retailer.
Dimmable
Yes
Full dimming range available with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch, sold separately. Transforms the atmosphere of the room from practical to intimate.
Voltage
220-240V
Standard UK mains voltage. No adaptor or converter required.
Class
Class 1
Requires an earth wire at the ceiling rose. Standard in most UK domestic properties.
IP Rating
IP20
Rated for dry indoor rooms. Suitable for dining rooms, entryways, living rooms and studies. Not suitable for bathrooms or rooms with direct moisture.

Delivery

Service Timescale Cost
Standard 3-5 working days Free
Next working day Order before 4pm £5.95

UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.


Returns

28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.

Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.

Brass Glass Rod Pendant: Straight Answers

How long does it actually hang? I have a standard ceiling height.

The full drop is 1655mm from ceiling to base of shade. For a standard 2.4m ceiling, that brings the shade much lower than most dining tables sit. Remove chain links before installation to set the right hanging height. Measure ceiling to surface distance before ordering.

Does a bulb come with it or do I need to source one?

A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. It gives the warm output that works best through the textured glass rods. If you replace it later, any warm white E27 LED at similar wattage works.

The glass rods look delicate. Will they survive installation?

Reasonable care during installation is sensible. Once hung, the fitting is stable and the rods are not regularly touched or disturbed. The pendant is designed to be installed once and left. The rods will not rattle under normal conditions.

Is the brass finish real brass or a brass-coloured coating?

A warm brass finish applied to the steel frame and chain. This gives the warmth and look of brass while keeping the weight manageable. Consistent across both frame and chain and requires no polishing to maintain its appearance.

Does it dim properly or is it nominal?

It dims properly with the right switch. A trailing-edge dimmer replaces your existing wall switch and gives a genuine range from full brightness down to a quiet ambient glow. At low, the glass rods become atmospheric rather than functional. Worth fitting the correct switch.

How high above a dining table should this hang?

700 to 900mm above the table surface is standard. That illuminates the table well without sitting in the sightline of people seated opposite. Erring toward the higher end also lets more of the glass rod column remain visible above the table.

What other lighting works well alongside this in the same room?

Wall lighting or a table lamp that continues the warm brass tone keeps the scheme coherent. The industrial brass desk lamp shares the same warm finish and works in the same room without repeating the same object.

Does Class 1 mean the wiring is complicated?

Not usually. Class 1 means the fitting needs an earth wire at the ceiling rose, which is standard in most UK homes. If your existing pendant had three wires at the rose, you are set. In older properties, worth a quick check first.

Will this work with a sloped or angled ceiling?

The canopy is designed for a standard flat ceiling. A sloped-ceiling adapter would be needed for an angled ceiling and is not included. If your ceiling is sloped, confirm the rose position before ordering to ensure the pendant will hang vertically.

Pendant Lighting Done Right

A pendant that earns its position above a dining table or in an entryway needs to do two things well: illuminate the space and hold its own as an object. Getting the hanging height, the room context and the supporting scheme right makes the difference between a fitting that looks placed and one that looks considered.

Overview

Glass Performs. Brass Grounds It.

Most pendants provide light and let the room do the rest. This one is different. The cascading textured glass rods catch and refract the light from the bulb at every tier, so the fitting itself becomes the visual centrepiece rather than the space around it. It is not a background fixture. It is the thing the room is organised around, whether that is a dining table, an entryway with height, or a sitting room that needs a focal point above it without the scale of a chandelier.

The Spec Behind the Statement

  • Material: Steel, glass and brass.
  • Bulb: 10W LED E27, included.
  • Dimmable: Yes, trailing-edge dimmer required.
  • Total drop: 1655mm, adjustable by removing chain links.
  • Class: Class 1, earth wire required.
  • IP Rating: IP20, dry rooms only.

The Rooms That Deserve This

A dining room that currently has nothing above the table worth looking at. An entryway with ceiling height that has never been used properly. A living room where the overhead light has always been a practical afterthought rather than a considered choice. The brass glass rod pendant belongs in spaces where the lighting is expected to do more than illuminate. It brings warmth from the brass, texture from the glass, and a quality of light that changes character as the dimmer moves from day to evening. For further ideas on building a room scheme around a strong central fitting, the cinema room design guide is a useful starting point for thinking about how light and atmosphere work together.

Description

Unlit It Turns Heads. Lit, Rooms.

In daylight, the cascade of textured glass rods draws attention before the switch is touched. Each one catches the ambient light of the room and scatters it at a slightly different angle. Then the bulb comes on and the rods come alive, glowing from within, the texture multiplying the light into something closer to a jewelled column than a pendant shade.

A single pendant that works at every scale: over a dining table, in a double-height entryway, or suspended alone above a reading corner. The warm brass finish ties it to a long tradition of considered lighting without making it feel period. For ideas on layering pendant lighting into a room scheme, the industrial living room design guide covers the principles well.

What You Notice. In Order.

  • First: the rods themselves. A tiered cascade of textured glass suspended from a brass frame. Each rod catches light individually. Together they form a column that is as interesting unlit as it is when the bulb is on.
  • Second: the brass. The frame and chain sit warmer than the cool clarity of the glass. The contrast between the two materials is what gives this fitting its character.
  • Third: the light quality. Textured glass does not transmit light cleanly. It scatters it, sends it in directions a plain shade never would. The result is an ambient warmth that fills the room rather than spotlighting a single surface.
  • Fourth: how it dims. Fully dimmable. At low the rods glow quietly. At full the glass column becomes the brightest thing in the room. A trailing-edge dimmer is required, sold separately.
  • Fifth: the drop. Total length from ceiling to base is 1655mm. It suits rooms with height, and chain links can be removed before installation to shorten it to the right position.
  • Sixth: the bulb. A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. If you replace it, use warm white at similar wattage to maintain the light quality through the glass.

Texture in Glass Is Not Decoration

Plain glass transmits light in the direction the bulb points. Textured glass does something different. Each ridge or groove bends the passing light at a slightly different angle, so the single point source of a bulb becomes dozens of smaller sources, each one offset from the last. In a rod pendant, that effect is compounded by the linear form: light travels the length of the rod before it exits, picking up the texture at every point. The rod does not just diffuse light. It animates it. The result changes as you move around the fitting, as the dimmer shifts, and as the natural light in the room moves through the day. Not the soft glow of frosted glass, not the sharp output of bare glass. Something between the two: directed but warm, clear but layered.

Two Rooms. One Fitting. Both Right.

A dining room with a round table, four chairs in aged leather, a dark oak sideboard against the far wall. The pendant hangs above the table at a height where the base of the rods sits just above eye level when seated. The glass column catches candlelight from below and adds its own. The room is warm, contained, properly lit. Then an entryway with height: white walls, flagstone floor, a staircase rising to one side. The same fitting drops from the ceiling on its full chain, the glass rods becoming a vertical feature where the space needed something to draw the eye upward. For a table lamp that continues the brass and glass language at lower level, the classic glass touch table lamp is a natural companion.

Read This Before You Order

  • The total drop is 1655mm. Designed for rooms with ceiling height to accommodate it. Chain links can be removed before installation to bring the base of the shade to the right height. Measure the intended hanging position before purchasing.
  • A 10W LED E27 bulb is included. The fitting ships with one bulb matched to its specification. If you replace it, use a warm white E27 LED at similar wattage to maintain the quality of light through the glass rods.
  • Dimming needs a trailing-edge switch. Dimmable, but only with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch. A standard on/off gives full brightness only. Worth confirming before installation if dimming matters to you.

Specifications

170mm
Width
170mm
Depth
335mm
Shade Height
1655mm
Total Drop
1.79kg
Weight
E27
Bulb Type
Specification
Details
Purpose / Benefit
Width
170mm
A compact footprint that makes a strong visual statement without requiring a wide table or large room to carry it.
Depth
170mm
Circular profile that reads evenly from every angle in the room, with no front or back to consider during installation.
Shade Height
335mm
Enough height for the tiered glass rod cascade to read as a column of material rather than a flat shade.
Total Drop
1655mm
Full chain included for maximum drop. Shorten by removing links before installation to suit the ceiling height and intended hanging position.
Weight
1.79kg
Can be mounted on a standard ceiling rose without requiring additional structural support in most UK domestic settings.
Material
Steel, glass, brass
Three materials working together: steel for structural integrity, brass for warmth of finish, glass for the textured light performance.
Bulb Type
10W LED E27
Standard large screw fitting. A 10W warm white LED is included. Widely available for replacement from any hardware or lighting retailer.
Dimmable
Yes
Full dimming range available with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer switch, sold separately. Transforms the atmosphere of the room from practical to intimate.
Voltage
220-240V
Standard UK mains voltage. No adaptor or converter required.
Class
Class 1
Requires an earth wire at the ceiling rose. Standard in most UK domestic properties.
IP Rating
IP20
Rated for dry indoor rooms. Suitable for dining rooms, entryways, living rooms and studies. Not suitable for bathrooms or rooms with direct moisture.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Service Timescale Cost
Standard 3-5 working days Free
Next working day Order before 4pm £5.95

UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.


Returns

28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.

Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.

FAQs

Brass Glass Rod Pendant: Straight Answers

How long does it actually hang? I have a standard ceiling height.

The full drop is 1655mm from ceiling to base of shade. For a standard 2.4m ceiling, that brings the shade much lower than most dining tables sit. Remove chain links before installation to set the right hanging height. Measure ceiling to surface distance before ordering.

Does a bulb come with it or do I need to source one?

A 10W LED E27 is included, matched to the fitting. It gives the warm output that works best through the textured glass rods. If you replace it later, any warm white E27 LED at similar wattage works.

The glass rods look delicate. Will they survive installation?

Reasonable care during installation is sensible. Once hung, the fitting is stable and the rods are not regularly touched or disturbed. The pendant is designed to be installed once and left. The rods will not rattle under normal conditions.

Is the brass finish real brass or a brass-coloured coating?

A warm brass finish applied to the steel frame and chain. This gives the warmth and look of brass while keeping the weight manageable. Consistent across both frame and chain and requires no polishing to maintain its appearance.

Does it dim properly or is it nominal?

It dims properly with the right switch. A trailing-edge dimmer replaces your existing wall switch and gives a genuine range from full brightness down to a quiet ambient glow. At low, the glass rods become atmospheric rather than functional. Worth fitting the correct switch.

How high above a dining table should this hang?

700 to 900mm above the table surface is standard. That illuminates the table well without sitting in the sightline of people seated opposite. Erring toward the higher end also lets more of the glass rod column remain visible above the table.

What other lighting works well alongside this in the same room?

Wall lighting or a table lamp that continues the warm brass tone keeps the scheme coherent. The industrial brass desk lamp shares the same warm finish and works in the same room without repeating the same object.

Does Class 1 mean the wiring is complicated?

Not usually. Class 1 means the fitting needs an earth wire at the ceiling rose, which is standard in most UK homes. If your existing pendant had three wires at the rose, you are set. In older properties, worth a quick check first.

Will this work with a sloped or angled ceiling?

The canopy is designed for a standard flat ceiling. A sloped-ceiling adapter would be needed for an angled ceiling and is not included. If your ceiling is sloped, confirm the rose position before ordering to ensure the pendant will hang vertically.

Knowledge Hub

Pendant Lighting Done Right

A pendant that earns its position above a dining table or in an entryway needs to do two things well: illuminate the space and hold its own as an object. Getting the hanging height, the room context and the supporting scheme right makes the difference between a fitting that looks placed and one that looks considered.

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