Amber-colored glass pendant lights

Choose an amber glass pendant light from ø20 to ø60 cm depending on the width of your table, with an E27 or E14 socket, and hang it 75-85 cm above the surface. The tinted glass filters out cool wavelengths and diffuses a warm light, gentle above a meal as well as above a book.

What is an amber glass pendant light?

The entire selection shares the same material, glass, and the same base hue. What changes from one model to another is the density of the colouring, the shape of the shade and the metal structure that holds it.

What is the definition of amber glass?

Amber glass is glass tinted in the mass, during melting, not glass painted afterwards. This tint filters the cool wavelengths of light: what comes out of the shade is more yellow, warmer, and direct glare decreases markedly. The wall remains translucent, the bulb can be guessed behind it, which gives relief to the light whether off or on.

What is the colour amber?

The colour amber sits between honey yellow and golden brown, with a density that varies by model, from the lightest to the deepest. On a thick glass model, the light comes down more golden; on a thinner glass, it stays lighter. The same amber glass exists on amber coloured pendants with very different sides, and is part of the whole range of lighting in the catalogue.

Which socket and bulb for an amber glass pendant light?

The socket is the first thing to check on a product sheet: it determines the shape of bulb you will see through the glass, and the power the light supports.

E27 or E14 socket: which bulb for amber glass?

The E14, with a fine screw, comes first, closely followed by the E27, with a wide screw. On a multi-point bar, the E14 allows smaller globes and a lighter line. A few contemporary models switch to pin G9, flat GX53 or integrated LED source, non-replaceable. In all cases, the maximum power is indicated on the light. For an adult bedroom, a complete wall light often complements the pendant above the bed or desk.

Amber coloured glass pendant and LED bulb: which to choose?

The majority of models run on LED, often around 10 W, some balls going up to 40 W. A filament LED at 2700-3500 K reproduces the look of amber glass well. To go further on this type of installation, compare with the glass pendants for the kitchen, where the choice of bulb matters just as much.

Which shape of amber pendant for which room?

The shape decides the effect as much as the tint. A ball concentrates light at one point, a globe spreads it, a cascade distributes it over a whole length.

Ball or globe glass pendant: what effect on the ceiling?

The ball is the most represented shape. Above a table, it creates a compact and warm point of light. The globe, wider, takes up more visual space and wraps the room in a diffuse light: it suits large volumes and staircases, provided you have the drop height.

Oval or cascade pendant: for which height?

The oval and the cascade distribute light along the length of the surface to be lit. The Myrellia cascade and its four amber globes suits a long worktop or a rectangular table; models with several shades mounted on a bar, such as the Lustra black bar and its nine globes, on the other hand require a comfortable ceiling height.

Which glass pendant for a dining room?

The dining room is the most cited room for this family of lights. Two settings matter: the hanging height and the match with the surface.

At what height should a pendant be hung above a table?

The aim is generally 75 to 85 cm between the shade and the surface, high enough to see your guests without lowering your head. The adjustable cables in the collection, up to 170, 180 or 350 cm depending on the model, allow this height to be adjusted after installation. The large Ambralis set with five balls and brushed brass is more intended for a large table or a staircase.

How to match the pendant with a glass or wood covered table?

A glass surface is cold: amber glass warms it and softens the reflections. A wood covered surface calls for a black or brass structure to stay in warm tones. As for temperature, a warm white source around 2700 to 3500 K extends the work of the amber tint.

Which amber pendant to choose for a bedroom?

In a bedroom, you want a soft, grazing light, not a work light. Amber glass diffuses around the light rather than downwards, which suits a room of rest well.

Chandelier or amber pendant for an adult bedroom?

A small diameter or single globe model is enough: the Ulyss amber globe on a golden structure takes up the room without cluttering it, and the Lunnorano set in amber glass with golden base has the advantage of being compatible with a dimmer. A version with two or three shades is justified above a reading corner.

Ceiling light or pendant in a bedroom: what to choose?

The ceiling light attaches to the ceiling and suits rooms of limited height. The pendant comes down on a cable and marks the volume more. If you hesitate between the two, the black coloured pendants for the bedroom and the white coloured models for the bedroom show the two approaches depending on the atmosphere you want.

How to choose between amber, golden, black or smoked glass?

Two pendants can have the same shape and give completely different light. The tint of the glass and that of the structure are decided together.

Coloured glass pendants: amber, smoked or transparent?

Amber warms the light and partly masks the bulb. Smoked softens it in grey and stays discreet in a light interior, as on the smoked glass models. Transparent lets everything through and makes the bulb very visible. For a more colourful look, the blue glass versions play on a completely different register.

Golden or black pendant: which structure with amber glass?

Black underlines the transparency of the glass and draws a clean line, as on the Vitria and its three amber globes or the Solinne pendant in ribbed amber glass. Gold, brass and golden steel accompany the tint in warm tones: see the golden glass variants, the golden metal pendants and the gold and black combinations. The black coloured glass pendants and the black metal pendants complete the comparison.

How to install and maintain an amber glass pendant light?

Maintaining tinted glass is simple, provided you avoid anything that scratches the surface. Installation, on the other hand, depends mainly on the protection rating of the light.

How to care for amber glass without dulling it?

A soft cloth, lukewarm slightly soapy water, then drying without rubbing: that is enough. Abrasive products, scouring pads and solvents attack the tint and leave micro-scratches that show as soon as the light is on. Turn off the bulb before cleaning, and let a hot glass cool before touching it.

Can an IP20 pendant be installed in a bathroom?

No. All the models in the selection are rated IP20, which destines them for dry rooms: living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, hallway, corridor or staircase. A bathroom requires a higher protection rating. The warranty is 2 years on the whole selection, and the dimmer only equips a few models.

How to order an amber glass pendant light on Designix?

Each pendant in the collection displays its material, dimensions and socket on its product sheet: that is where you check the diameter, cable height and maximum power before confirming. Payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and the Designix customer service answers if you are unsure about the model to choose for the room. To place this family among the others, browse the whole lighting catalogue and the white coloured glass pendants if your interior is lighter.

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