Industrial Glass Pendant Light for Kitchens and Dining Rooms

This industrial glass pendant light is a 12.2-inch black bowl fixture: an iron frame, a glass shade with high light transmittance, and one E27 socket. It hangs from a 19.7-inch chain, hardwires at 110V, and weighs 8.81 lb. LampCozy sizes it for spaces of roughly 54–108 sq ft, which in practice means a kitchen island, a dining table for four to six, a study, or a bedroom corner.

Its job is narrow and useful: drop warm light onto the surface people actually use, instead of lighting the whole ceiling. That is why placement and bulb choice matter more here than the fixture itself. Below: what the materials really are, how high to hang it, which bulb to buy, and the cases where this pendant is the wrong pick.

What you get, at a glance

• Fixture: one pendant — bowl-shaped glass shade, black iron hardware
• Socket: E27 × 1, bulb not included
• Size: 12.2 in. diameter × 14.6 in. height; 19.7 in. chain; 8.81 lb
• Power: hardwired, 110V
• Location rating: dry indoor use only (not bathrooms or damp areas)
• Stated compliance: UL, ETL, CE, RoHS, FCC

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Design and materials: iron, glass, and a matte black finish

Two materials do all the work. The glass shade is a wide bowl with high light transmittance, so light passes through the sides as well as down through the opening — that is what keeps a black fixture from reading as a dark object on the ceiling. The iron frame, stem and canopy carry the black finish and give the piece its industrial character.

Because the glass is open at the bottom, the bulb is part of the look. Nothing in the listing describes a diffuser or inner shade, so an exposed bulb will be visible from below — plan on a bulb whose silhouette you actually like, and read the next section before buying one.

Stylistically the fixture sits between industrial and retro: black metal hardware, curved glass, no ornament. It reads clean above a modern kitchen, and settles in comfortably against wood, brick or vintage interiors.

Where this black bowl pendant belongs

Over a kitchen island

This is the strongest use case. A 12.2-inch bowl over an island gives focused task light at counter height and enough spill to light the floor around it. One fixture covers a compact island or a prep zone; for longer islands, run two or three in a row at even spacing rather than one oversized fixture.

Over a dining table

A single pendant centered on a four-to-six seat table is the classic arrangement, and 12 inches of shade diameter is proportionate to tables roughly 36–48 inches wide. Hang it low enough to pool light on the tabletop, not so low that a tall guest meets it eye-to-eye.

Bedroom, study, reading corner

Used singly, it replaces a flush mount with something more deliberate: warm light in the middle of a small room, or over a desk instead of a floor lamp. Keep walkway clearance in mind in bedrooms, where people move around in the dark.

Where it does not belong

• Bathrooms, saunas, covered porches: the listing specifies dry indoor locations. Humidity and condensation are not what this fixture is rated for.
• Sloped or vaulted ceilings: it is described as designed for flat ceilings with a 19.7-inch chain. A sloped mount needs an electrician and the right adapter.
• Very low ceilings: the body alone is 14.6 inches tall, so check the minimum drop before you commit.

Installation: height, spacing, and the ceiling above

How high to hang it

These are the working numbers most designers use, and they assume a standard 8–9 ft ceiling:

• Above a dining table: bottom of the shade 30–36 in. above the tabletop. On a 30-inch table that puts the shade at roughly 60–66 in. off the floor.
• Above an island or counter: 30–36 in. above the counter surface — about 66–72 in. off the floor with a 36-inch counter.
• Anywhere people walk underneath: keep at least 78 in. of clearance from floor to the lowest point. Light over a walkway can hang lower only if nobody passes under it.

How many, and how far apart

For a run of pendants over an island, space the centers about 24–30 in. apart for 12-inch shades, and pull the end fixtures in roughly 30–36 in. from each end of the island. Odd numbers look intentional; two fixtures over a long island tend to look like a mistake. The listing's 54–108 sq ft coverage figure refers to the room area a single fixture is intended to serve — it is not a rule about how many you may install.

Chain length and ceiling height

The drop is limited by what ships in the box: 19.7 in. of chain plus the 14.6-inch body. If your ceiling is higher than about 9 ft, you will likely need additional chain, which is not described as included — confirm with LampCozy support before ordering rather than improvising with hardware-store chain.

Electrical notes

The fixture is hardwired at 110V, so it is built for North American supply. The junction box has to carry 8.81 lb of fixture, which any properly braced ceiling box handles, but a loose or unbraced box does not. If you are unsure what is behind the drywall, this is an electrician job, not a DIY one.

The listing does not state dimming support. A dimmable LED bulb plus a compatible dimmer usually works in a fixture like this, but confirm with support first if dimming is a requirement.

Bulb choice: E27, 110V, and the right color temperature

The fixture takes one E27 bulb, not included. E27 is the medium screw base used across Europe and Asia; in North America the equivalent is E26, and standard E26 bulbs screw into an E27 socket without issue at 110V.

LampCozy does not publish a maximum wattage for this pendant, so the sensible approach is LED: a 6–10 W LED typically matches the output of a 60 W incandescent, which is more than enough for a 12-inch shade over a table or island. Higher wattage buys glare in an open glass bowl, not better light.

One practical note on the clear glass: if the pendant hangs near seated eye level, a frosted bulb or a lower-lumen one cuts the glare you would otherwise get staring into the shade.

Specifications

How it compares to other pendant styles

Frequently asked questions

What bulb does this pendant take?

One E27 bulb, not included. An LED is the practical choice; the listing does not state a maximum wattage, so stay moderate rather than maximum.

Can it go on a sloped ceiling?

The listing describes it as designed for flat ceilings and includes a 19.7-inch chain. A sloped ceiling needs a professional assessment and probably an adapter that is not part of this kit.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

No. It is specified for dry indoor locations, and bathrooms, saunas and other high-humidity rooms fall outside that.

How many should I order for my island?

One for a compact island or prep area. For a longer island, measure the length, then plan centers 24–30 in. apart with 30–36 in. of space at each end.

Will it work outside North America?

The fixture is listed at 110V and hardwired, which matches North American supply. For 220–240V regions, ask support about compatibility before ordering rather than assuming.

Before you order: five checks

1. Measure the ceiling height and confirm the 19.7-inch chain gets the shade to 30–36 in. above your table or counter.
2. Confirm a flat ceiling and a braced junction box that can hold 8.81 lb.
3. Buy the bulb at the same time — the fixture ships without one.
4. Pick 2400–2700K for dining and bedrooms, 3000K for kitchen work surfaces.
5. Match the count to the island length, not to the room's square footage alone.

A glass bowl pendant is a small decision that changes how a room feels at night: light lands on the table instead of the ceiling, and the black iron frame gives the space an anchor. If your measurements fit, it is a straightforward upgrade.

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