52 inch Caged Industrial Ceiling Fan
A caged lampshade over the light turns a ceiling fan into something closer to an industrial chandelier. The cage is the whole visual argument: it gives the fixture a defined form at the centre rather than a flat plate, and it casts the barred shadow that industrial lighting is bought for in the first place.
The frame is black metal treated to resist rust, which is worth having on a fixture that will spend years in a kitchen or a room with any humidity in it. Five wooden blades hang from it, which is the environmentally sounder choice against plastic and the more durable one, and the warmth of the timber stops the black metal from reading as cold.
At 52 inches this is a full-size fan for a living room, a large bedroom or an open-plan space rather than a small room. It genuinely combines the traditional fan and the chandelier in one fixture, which is the reason to choose it over a plain fan and a separate light. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician, and the ceiling fixing must be rated for the weight and movement of a fan. Indoor use only; wipe dry.
- Span: 52 inches
- Blades: five, wooden
- Frame: rust-resistant black metal
- Shade: vintage caged lampshade
- Style: industrial, rustic, chandelier fan
- Safety: install via a qualified electrician; the ceiling fixing must be rated for a fan's weight and movement
- Use: indoor only
- Care: wipe dry and check the fixings periodically
