The Ullswater Aged Brass Island Pendant

Smoked glass, ten low points of light, one long line.

An island fixture in the literal sense — nearly four feet of it — so it wants a run of counter or a long table underneath and a ceiling with room to breathe. Mid-century in proportion, patinated rather than polished.

An aged brass finish carries handblown smoked glass shades, ten of them, on a metal frame. The smoke in the glass keeps the light soft even at full strength.

• Dimensions: 10.5" H x 21.75" W x 43.75" D
• Weight: 20 lbs
• Primary material: metal, aged brass finish
• Shade: handblown glass, smoked, included
• Lighting: 10 lights, E26 medium base, 60W maximum per bulb — bulbs required, not included
• Adjustable hanging length
• Dimmable
• Full assembly needed

Style it over a marble-topped island with stools in leather or bouclé, and let the brass be the only warm metal in the room.

Bold colour underneath suits it — this is a fixture that holds its own against a strong palette rather than apologising for one.