Walnut & Brass Cylinder Pendant Light

A cylinder is the most disciplined shade shape available, and in a walnut finish it becomes something warmer than the geometry suggests. The body is dark and close-grained, the collar detail is finished in a warm brass tone, and the two materials do all the work without any applied decoration.

The straight walls of a cylinder produce a narrow, well-defined column of light rather than a wide spill. Over a dining table that means the table is lit and the surrounding room stays comparatively soft, which is exactly the effect Japanese-influenced interiors tend to aim for: pools of light rather than uniform brightness.

Hung in an entryway a single cylinder reads as a deliberate marker; hung in a row over a long table it draws a rhythm down the length of it. The LED is energy efficient and recessed above eye level. 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.

• Dark close-grained walnut finish with a warm brass-toned collar
• Narrow defined column of light, not a wide spill
• Japanese-influenced styling, restrained proportions
• Energy-efficient recessed LED, no glare at eye level
• Hardwired fitting: installation by a qualified electrician, who should confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring