Mid-Century Modern Glossy Dome Pendant Light – Orange, White or Black

Mid-Century Modern Glossy Dome Pendant Light – Orange, White or Black

A smooth, glossy dome that catches the light like lacquered enamel. This pendant takes one of the most recognisable shapes of mid-century design and gives it a bold finish: warm orange, clean white or dramatic black. Hang one over a table, a pair over a bedside, or a row of three over a kitchen island.

Size and dimensions

• Shade width: 35cm (diameter of the dome)
• Cord: up to 150cm, and it can be shortened to suit your ceiling
• Body: aluminium with a glossy lacquer finish
• Lamp holder: E27, one light

At 35cm, the dome is large enough to be a focal point, yet it still suits a smaller room. Over a table or island, hang the bottom of the shade about 75 to 90cm above the surface.

Important to know before you buy
This is a hard wired ceiling pendant. It has no plug and connects directly to your mains wiring, so it must be fitted by a qualified electrician. It takes a standard E27 bulb. Choose No Bulb to supply your own, or choose a version with a warm white 3000K or cool white 6000K LED bulb. It is dimmable when used with a compatible dimmer switch.

The design style: mid-century modern
Mid-century modern design grew out of the 1950s and 60s, when designers wanted simple, optimistic forms for ordinary homes. The dome pendant was one of its stars: a pure, rounded shape that directs light downwards, made from new materials such as enamelled metal. This pendant is a modern interpretation rather than an original period piece, so you get the classic silhouette with a durable, easy-to-clean lacquer finish. It suits mid-century, Scandinavian and contemporary rooms, and it looks equally at home in a period house.

Why it's worth it
The dome sends the light down onto the table or worktop where you need it, and the glossy inside softens it, so there is warmth without glare. Dimmable, it works for bright morning cooking and quiet evening dinners. The smooth finish wipes clean with a damp cloth, so it stays smart in busy kitchens.

Choosing your colour
Orange is warm and energetic, and looks wonderful with oak, walnut and pale walls. White is calm and versatile, ideal for minimalist and Scandinavian rooms. Black is the most dramatic, and anchors modern, industrial and art deco-inspired schemes. Mixing all three over a long counter is a playful, very mid-century idea.

For your home
Hang it over a kitchen island or breakfast bar, a dining table, a reading chair or in a hallway. For a long island or table, use two or three pendants, spaced about 60 to 75cm apart.

For designers and trade
A recognisable mid-century dome for restaurants, cafés, bars, boutique hotels and reception areas. Three colours let you match a palette, the dimming suits changing service times, and the standard E27 holder keeps bulbs easy to source.

Specifications

• Style: mid-century modern
• Materials: aluminium body, iron fittings, glossy lacquer finish
• Colours: orange, white or black
• Shade: 35cm wide
• Cord: up to 150cm, can be shortened
• Lamp holder: E27, one light
• Bulb: not included with the No Bulb option; LED included with 3000K and 6000K options
• Dimmable: yes, with a compatible dimmer switch
• Mounting: hard wired ceiling pendant

FAQs

Is it hard wired or plug-in?
It is hard wired. There is no plug, and it connects directly to your mains wiring, so it should be fitted by a qualified electrician.

Is a bulb included?
Only with the warm white 3000K or cool white 6000K options. Choose No Bulb to supply your own E27 bulb.

Can I dim it?
Yes, with a compatible dimmer switch and a dimmable bulb.

How big is it?
The dome is 35cm wide, and the cord is up to 150cm long.

How long does delivery take?
It ships direct from our warehouse, which helps keep the price lower. Your estimated delivery dates are shown on the product page and at checkout.

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