Teardrop Metal & Wood Pendant Light

A teardrop tapers, and that taper does the optical work. The narrowing form concentrates light downward more tightly than a straight-sided shade would, giving a defined pool below rather than a wide spill, which is exactly what a pendant over a table needs to do.

Pairing metal with wood keeps it from reading as either industrial or rustic. The metal holds the shape crisply at the scale required, and the timber detail warms it and ties the fitting to a table or a floor rather than leaving it as isolated hardware.

Nine finishes are offered across the range, which makes it practical to match cabinetry, hardware or a table without settling for approximately right. Drop length is adjustable at installation. This is a hardwired fitting: isolate the circuit at the breaker panel before installation, and have a qualified electrician carry out the work if you are not confident with house wiring.

• Tapering teardrop form concentrates light downward
• Metal holds the shape, timber detail warms it
• Nine finishes to match a room
• Adjustable drop length set at installation
• Hardwired fitting: installation by a qualified electrician, who should confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring