Hand-Aged Iron · Brass Collar · Industrial Farmhouse
A pendant that wears its history — the flat iron shade is hand-aged, not factory-coated, with a deep charcoal-black surface that's deliberately worn back at the rim and high points to reveal warm bronze-tone undercoat. The result reads like a genuine vintage barn or factory pendant, not a modern reproduction. A polished brass collar and twisted-cloth cord finish the look. Best in groups of three or five along a kitchen island, breakfast bar, or workshop ceiling — the staggered, slightly varying finishes turn into a quiet rhythm of light.
About the Finish — Please Read
This is a hand-aged finish, not a uniform paint coat. The shade starts as iron, is finished in deep charcoal, then deliberately worn back at the rim and high points to expose warm bronze and rust tones underneath. The result is intentionally uneven — every piece is slightly different, with visible brushwork, tonal gradient, and edge wear. If you are looking for a flat, machine-uniform metallic gray, this product is not for you. If you love the honest character of a real vintage pendant — the kind salvaged from an old factory or barn — this finish is precisely what you want.
Is This Pendant Right for Your Space?
✓ Yes, if you want…
- Authentic vintage / farmhouse / industrial aesthetic
- Each piece slightly unique, with visible craft
- A finish that pairs with reclaimed wood, brick, leather, exposed brass
- The weathered "salvaged barn light" look
- To group 3 or 5 across a long surface for visual rhythm
✗ Not, if you expect…
- A smooth, uniform charcoal-gray paint coat
- Mirror-flat finish with zero variation
- A modern minimalist or contemporary look
- Every piece to look identical to the photo
- Polished factory consistency
Materials & Craft
Hand-Aged Iron
Deep charcoal finish worn back at edges to reveal bronze-tone undercoat — done by hand, never identical.
Brass Collar
Polished brass socket housing — adds warmth and refinement to the rugged shade.
Cloth Cord
Twisted black cloth-wrapped cord — period-correct detail, 59″ / 150 cm adjustable length.
Product Notes
| Dimensions | D 26 × H 8 cm / ∅ 10.2″ × H 3.1″ |
| Hanging wire | 59″ / 150 cm twisted cloth cord (adjustable) |
| Body material | Iron — hand-aged finish |
| Finish | Hand-aged charcoal black with worn bronze-tone edge highlights |
| Hardware | Polished brass collar & socket housing |
| Socket type | E26 or E27 |
| Bulb included | No — sold separately |
| Each piece is unique | Hand-aged finish varies in tone, brushwork, and edge wear from one piece to another — this is the product's defining character, not a defect |
| Wiring | Hardwired ceiling installation |
| SKU | RDP-163622 |
Installation
- Hardwired ceiling installation — a licensed electrician is recommended.
- All mounting hardware and a 59″ / 150 cm cloth-wrapped cord are included.
- Cord length can be adjusted on-site for your ceiling height.
- For best visual effect, hang in groups of 3 or 5 at staggered drop heights — the slightly different finishes between pendants create a beautiful, organic rhythm.
- Above kitchen islands or breakfast bars, hang 75–90 cm (30–36″) above the countertop.
FAQ
What does "hand-aged" mean — is it really aged or just painted to look that way? +
It's a deliberate finishing technique applied by hand, not a printed pattern or sponge effect. The iron shade is base-coated, then physically worn back at the edges and high points to expose the warmer undercoat — the same way a genuinely old pendant would weather over decades of use. Because it's done by hand, every piece has slightly different brushwork and edge wear. It's a finishing technique, not an aging process — but the result is honest and dimensional, not flat or printed.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos? +
The shape, dimensions, and overall character will match — but the exact pattern of edge wear and tonal gradient will be unique to your piece. This is intentional. If three pendants from this listing were placed side by side, no two would be identical. If you order multiple, that variation actually enhances the grouped effect — they look like a found set, not a manufactured set.
Is this finish durable? Will the worn areas keep wearing? +
The finish is sealed after the hand-aging process, so it is stable under normal indoor conditions — the worn-look areas will not continue to wear or flake. Avoid abrasive cleaners and rough handling, which could mark the surface. Standard dusting with a soft dry cloth is all it needs.
Which bulb do you recommend? +
A warm white (2700K) Edison-style filament LED bulb in E26 or E27 base, at 4–6W. A clear globe or vintage filament bulb works beautifully — the visible filament is part of the period-correct look. Avoid frosted bulbs, which dampen the vintage character. Cool-white or daylight bulbs fight the warm aged-iron tone — stick to warm white.
Why does it look better in groups? +
Because each piece has slightly different edge wear, hanging 3 or 5 together creates an organic, lived-in rhythm — like a row of barn lights collected over time. A single unit reads more "industrial accent"; a group of 3–5 reads "intentional design statement". It's the most flattering way to show this product.
Is it dimmable? +
Yes — paired with a dimmable LED bulb and a TRIAC-compatible wall dimmer (e.g. Lutron Skylark, Leviton Decora), the pendant dims smoothly. The fixture itself has no built-in dimmer.
How do I clean it? +
Switch off the wall power and let the bulb cool. Dust with a soft dry cloth or feather duster. Do not use polish, abrasive cleaners, or wet wipes — these may flatten the brushwork or strip the worn-back tone gradient. The finish is sealed, so dust is the only normal cleaning concern.
Downloads
- Unique shape design
- Made responsibly
- High quality material
- Tested for durability
CARE
CARE
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect finish, we do not recommend the use of household cleaners or abrasives.
- Do not exceed specified wattage.
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
Enjoy free shipping on all products. With Front Door Delivery, your item ships from our Distribution Center via UPS within 2–3 business days and arrives at your home in 4–6 weeks. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of receipt. Made-to-order items are not eligible for return.
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Mechanical Romance.
Architectural footnotes for the contemporary interior — steel, brass, iron, and the honest marks of the hands that shaped them.
02 — Material
03 — Craft
04 — In Context
From Factory Floor
to Gallery Wall.
The workshops of the early twentieth century were the most honest classrooms industrial design ever had. We take our sense of order from the Bauhaus, our raw material from the foundries of Manchester, and apply contemporary proportion so the result belongs in rooms that reward close attention.
Every fixture we make refuses to hide its structure — visible rivets, exposed cable sheathing, hand-laid joinery. What once belonged on the factory floor now reads as architecture within the room.
- 01 — DesignArchitectural Lines. Clear structure, exact proportion.
- 02 — AestheticTimeworn Patina. Temporal depth for modern interiors.
- 03 — MaterialRaw Metal. No cosmetics, no mirror polish.
- 04 — AssemblyExposed Joinery. Connections become the ornament.
Cold-Rolled Steel
Mill Finish
Solid Brass
Hand-Polished
Forged Iron
Waxed Finish
The weight you feel in your hand is the most honest language of quality — we refuse plastic, refuse thin walls, refuse lightness for its own sake.— Radilum Material Principle N°01
Molten Form
Sand casting runs alongside lost-wax at 1,450°C, leaving each iron piece with the honest mark of its gate.
Hand Welded
TIG welds laid by hand, visible by design. Every welder signs the work with a numbered stamp — traceable back to the piece.
Slow Finish
Hand-polished, aged and waxed across nine stages. We do not chase mirrors — we chase the right matte.
Burn-In Test
A 72-hour electrical burn-in before every fixture leaves the floor.
Modern Farmhouse
A measured dose of grit for soft white interiors — morning light catches on every metal edge.
Minimal Loft
In open-plan rooms it reads less like décor and more like structure — a set of suspended architectural coordinates.
Country Heritage
Lives easily beside reclaimed timber and worn leather — time speaking clearly across different materials.
Fast Shipping
4-6 weeks for delivery
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Size chart
| Size |
| area XS |
| Room XS |
| Size | DIA 2"-6" | DIA 6"-12" | DIA 12"-18" | DIA 20"-24" | DIA 24"-32" | DIA 32"-40" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| area | 32-54 FT | 54-107 FT | 107-161 FT | 161-215 FT | 215-269 FT | 269-378 FT |
| Room | BATHROOM/AISLE | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN | BEDROOM | LIVING ROOM | COMMERCIAL INTERIOR |
* Sizes are American and expressed in inches.