Black Industrial Pendant Light, 12.6" Metal Dome

This black industrial pendant light borrows its efficiency from the workshop: a 12.6-inch (32 cm) opaque shade that directs light downward and leaves the ceiling in soft shadow. The black draws a graphic outline above a tabletop or a kitchen island. The E27 socket takes a filament bulb for a vintage look, or a plainer LED. It suits loft-style interiors, contemporary kitchens and anyone who likes clean lines.

Design & materials of an industrial metal pendant light

Metal is the material of factory and workshop lighting: sturdy, opaque, no frills. Here the iron shade is finished in black, a color that gives structure to an open-plan space and underlines the lines of a kitchen.

Because metal blocks the light, the beam concentrates under the shade: that is the strength of industrial pendant lighting over a meal or a work surface. Black pairs with brick, polished concrete, raw wood and leather. It also suits a white kitchen, punctuating it with a sharp contrast. In a living room, it balances a pale sofa or a jute rug.

The light

You will need an E27 bulb, as none is included. An amber filament bulb at 2200 to 2700 K strengthens the vintage feel and casts a circle of warm light. For a countertop, a 3000 K LED gives clearer light without hardening the mood.

This model is not dimmable: plan for a standard switch. A clear glass bulb will be visible under the shade; an opal bulb avoids glare when you are seated.

Where to hang a black industrial pendant light

As industrial kitchen pendant lights, hang two or three in a row over a 5 to 6.5 ft (160 to 200 cm) island, spaced 24 to 28 in (60 to 70 cm) apart. Over a rectangular table, two are enough for six diners. A black pendant light in the kitchen also ties together black faucets and cabinet hardware.

In a home office, a single pendant set off-center over the desk replaces a desk lamp. In an entryway, it greets you with direct light. To carry the black, graphic look further, hang one of our black mirrors nearby.