Sabina Flush Mount | Linen | CLQC030F

The Sabina Flush Mount is the close-to-ceiling form of the Sabina: natural linen draped by hand and gathered into a soft shade with a scalloped rim, fixed to the ceiling rather than hung on chains. It comes in four diameters, 40 cm (15.7″), 60 cm (23.6″), 80 cm (31.5″) and 100 cm (39.4″), with shade heights of 20, 25, 35 and 40 cm (7.9, 9.8, 13.8 and 15.7″).

The linen

The shade is 100% natural linen, draped and gathered by hand in our workshop. The folds run vertically down the sides and the rim curls in soft scallops. Because every Sabina is gathered by hand, the placing of the folds, the depth of the scallops and the cream tone of the cloth vary from one to the next. Switched off, it reads as a piece of sculpted cloth; switched on, the whole shade glows.

Why warm light matters

Linen takes on the colour of the light behind it. At 2700K the cloth glows a soft cream, like a lantern; cooler light makes it look grey and flat. On this piece, warm white is part of the design.

Sizing and placement

A flush mount is the answer where a pendant would hang too low: a bedroom, a hallway or a living room with a standard or low ceiling. The 40 cm (15.7″) suits a hallway, a walk-in wardrobe or a powder room. The 60 cm (23.6″) suits a bedroom or a study. The 80 cm (31.5″) suits a main bedroom or a living room, and the 100 cm (39.4″) a large living room or an open-plan space. The 80 and 100 cm sit deeper, so they read best under ceilings of about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) and up.

The light

The lamps sit inside the linen, which glows evenly from within and keeps them from showing as bright spots. It gives a soft, ambient light across the room. Over a desk or a dressing table, keep task lighting alongside it.

Lamping and installation

Three E26 lamps (E27 outside North America). Warm white LED at 2700K is recommended: it runs cooler and keeps the linen in good condition. Bulbs are not included. With no chains, it is light: about 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) at 40 cm, 2.7 kg (6 lb) at 60 cm, 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) at 80 cm and 7.2 kg (15.9 lb) at 100 cm. The fixture is hardwired by your electrician. It is made for indoor use in dry rooms, away from bathrooms and damp spaces.

Care

Switch off and let the lamps cool. Dust the linen with a soft, dry brush, or a vacuum on its lowest setting with a brush attachment. Keep water and cleaning products away from the cloth.

Made to order

Every Sabina is made to order and gathered by hand. Dimming is available on request, and the Sabina is also made as a pendant on chains. Trade clients can request drawings and project quantities through our trade program.