Nordic Vintage Glass Pendant Light

19 cm wide and 18 cm tall, so almost exactly square in profile: a compact, self-contained shade rather than a wide statement. That size is the reason it works so well in a group. Three or five of these along an island or over a table give you a proper installation without any single fixture dominating the ceiling above it.

The cord is a generous 160 cm, which is longer than most pendants come with. In a room with a standard ceiling you will shorten it; in a stairwell, a double-height space or over a low table you will be glad of the length. It saves buying an extension kit, which is a small thing that turns out to matter at installation.

Three colours are offered, orange, white and blue, all at the same price. Orange is the warmest and reads most vintage; white is the neutral; blue is the strongest statement of the three. The glass and metal construction is straightforward and durable. Bulbs are not included, since glass travels badly with a bulb fitted; use energy-saving LED or incandescent bulbs of 60 W or less. Indoor use, and wipe the glass with a soft dry cloth.

• Materials: glass and metal
• Dimensions: 19 cm wide x 18 cm high
• Cord length: 160 cm
• Colours: orange, white, blue
• Style: Nordic, vintage, modern
• Best used: singly or grouped in threes and fives
• Bulb: not included, max 60 W
• Voltage: 110V-240V
• Use: indoor
• Care: wipe with a soft, dry cloth