Iron & Wood Grain Pendant Light

This pendant pairs the strength of an iron frame with the warmth of a wood grain finish, which is a more practical combination than solid timber for larger shade diameters. The metal holds the shape without thickening the profile, and the finish keeps the piece from reading as cold industrial hardware.

The proportions are drawn for use over a work surface. The shade is wide enough to light a decent span of counter or table, shallow enough not to block sightlines across a room, and the interior is finished pale so the light bounces down rather than being absorbed by the shade itself.

It suits the middle ground a lot of kitchens actually occupy, where an all-metal fitting would feel severe and an all-wood one would feel too soft. Hung in a row along an island the repeated wood grain gives the run some rhythm without becoming busy. 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.

• Iron frame with warm wood grain finish
• Pale interior reflects light downward efficiently
• Wide, shallow profile keeps sightlines clear
• Standard screw-fit bulb (not included)
• Hardwired fitting: installation by a qualified electrician, who should confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring