Woven Abaca Pendant | CLVOP800

The Woven Abaca Pendant is a wide, shallow shade woven by hand from abaca fiber, hung on an adjustable cable. It comes in five sizes: 30 cm (11.8″) wide and 15 cm (5.9″) high, 40 cm (15.7″) wide and 20 cm (7.9″) high, 60 cm (23.6″) wide and 35 cm (13.8″) high, 80 cm (31.5″) wide and 40 cm (15.7″) high, and 100 cm (39.4″) wide and 50 cm (19.7″) high. It hangs over a dining table, in a bedroom or reading corner, or in groups in a restaurant or hotel.

The weave

Abaca is a strong natural fiber taken from the leaf stalks of a plant in the banana family. It is woven by hand into the shade, so the texture is slightly irregular and no two shades are exactly alike. The fiber is left in its natural tone, and it is light, so even the largest size stays easy to hang.

Why warm light matters

A natural fiber shade takes on the colour of the lamp inside it. At 2700K the weave glows honey-gold and throws soft, textured light onto the ceiling and walls; cooler light makes it look gray and dry. On this piece, warm white is part of the design.

Sizing and placement

The 30 cm (11.8″) suits a bedside, a small hallway or a group of three over an island. The 40 cm (15.7″) suits a reading corner, a small table or a row over a kitchen island. The 60 cm (23.6″) suits a round or square table of about 110 to 150 cm (43 to 59″). The 80 cm (31.5″) suits a table of about 150 to 200 cm (59 to 79″) or the middle of a living room. The 100 cm (39.4″) suits a large table, a big living room or a room with a high ceiling. Over a table, hang the bottom 75 to 90 cm (30 to 35″) above the surface.

Suspension

The shade hangs from a 90 cm (35.4″) cable that adjusts on site, with a white, black or wood cable set. The cable can be made longer to order for higher ceilings.

The light

The lamp sits inside the shade. Light passes through the open weave as a warm glow and falls down through the open base onto the table below, so the pendant gives both ambient light and a pool of light where you sit. Over a kitchen island or desk, keep task lighting alongside it.

Lamping and installation

One E27 lamp. Warm white LED at 2700K. The pendant weighs about 1 to 3 kg (2.2 to 6.6 lb) depending on size. It is for indoor use and is hardwired by your electrician.

Care

Switch off and let the lamp cool. Dust the weave with a soft brush or a vacuum on low with a brush attachment. Keep it dry: water can stain and loosen natural fiber.

Made to order

Every piece is made to order. The cable length can be set to your ceiling height, and dimming is available on request.