What is a fabric pendant light?
A fabric pendant light is a frame with a textile shade stretched over it, in a material such as linen, cotton or polyester. The fabric filters the light gently, so you get no harsh shadows, just an even, warm glow. As a result, a pendant light like this instantly brings softness and calm to a room, without glare.
Materials and colours
Most of our fabric pendant lights have a linen shade, which has a beautiful, slightly irregular texture thanks to the natural weave. Cotton and polyester feature too, and some models use richer fabrics or add gold-coloured details. The colours usually stay understated: think beige, sand, taupe, warm brown, off-white and black. For pendant lights in natural materials like wood or bamboo, explore our natural materials range too.
Which style and space does a fabric pendant light suit?
Fabric pendant lights suit all kinds of interiors. Light, natural fabrics and organic forms sit beautifully in Japandi and Scandinavian styles, while texture and soft tones bring warmth to a bohemian or natural interior. Sleek silhouettes in neutral colours work well in a modern or minimalist interior.
Above the dining table, a fabric shade creates a soft, inviting glow at dinner. In the living room, a large model works as a statement piece or as your main light source; in the bedroom, the filtered light feels soothing and never harsh; and in the hallway or on the landing, it makes a warm first impression. For larger spaces or high ceilings, models with several lights or a large diameter work especially well.
Which light source suits a fabric pendant light?
Most of our fabric pendant lights are fitted with an E27 lampholder, while smaller models sometimes have an E14 lampholder. Because the shade filters the light anyway, there's no need for an elegant filament bulb; a bulb with warm white light (around 2700K) brings out the soft atmosphere best. The exact bulb fitting you need is always listed in the product details. For the dining table, hang your pendant light 80 to 100 cm above the tabletop.
