Pablo Designs
Circa Small Pendant
The Circa Small Pendant is a modern LED pendant lamp designed for ambient lighting, featuring a flat-panel disc that can be tilted 45 degrees and rotated 360 degrees. It can be hung individually, in a series, or as a chandelier grouping. The fixture is constructed with an ABS shade, polycarbonate lens assembly, aluminum stem, ABS canopy, steel insert, and fabric cord; it has a 12-inch (30.5 cm) disc diameter and a maximum cable length of 120 inches (305 cm).
- Material
- ABS shade, polycarbonate lens, aluminum stem, ABS canopy, steel insert, fabric cord
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Size
Specifications
A modern pendant lamp with a flat-panel LED disc that tilts and rotates for adjustable ambient lighting.
Flat-panel LED disc with 45° tilt and 360° rotation; warm and balanced lighting; can be hung in series or chandelier grouping.
- Material
- ABS shade, polycarbonate lens, aluminum stem, ABS canopy, steel insert, fabric cord
- Secondary
- aluminum
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- flat-panel LED disc
- 45-degree shade tilt
- 360-degree rotation
- warm and balanced lighting
- adjustable
- can be hung in series or chandelier grouping
- modern
- ABS shade
- polycarbonate lens
- aluminum stem
- ABS canopy
- steel insert
- fabric cord
Product Insights
The Circa Small Pendant by Pablo Designs is an award-winning fixture (2013 NY NOW Excellence in Product Design, featured in The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle) that delivers warm, accurate light (2700K, 90 CRI) from a 555-lumen flat-panel LED, fully dimmable with TRIAC/ELV dimmers. Its 12-inch disc rotates 360° and tilts 45° for even illumination as task or ambient light, with a field-cuttable 10-foot cord for precise height. Seamless, fastenerless construction ensures a floating-plane look, backed by a 50,000-hour LED lifespan. However, the integrated LED is not user-replaceable, the white ABS shade may yellow in direct sunlight, and the polycarbonate lens requires careful cleaning (rinse before wiping). Flat-packed shipping and RoHS-certified, mercury-free materials underscore its sustainable design pedigree (founded 1993, SFMOMA permanent collection, Haworth partner).
Verified claims
- Awards and press
- Circa won the 2013 NY NOW Excellence in Product Design award and was featured in The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle.
- Light uniformity and positioning
- 555-lumen flat-panel LED spreads light evenly across a 12-inch disc, and tilts/rotates for consistent illumination at any angle.
- Light quality
- 2700K, 90 CRI for warm accurate light; fully dimmable with TRIAC/ELV dimmers.
- Articulation
- Rotates 360° and tilts 45° both ways for task or ambient light.
- Height adjustability
- 10-foot cord can be cut to exact drop length.
- ABS shade
- White ABS shade may yellow under direct sunlight.
- Lens care
- Polycarbonate lens scratches if wiped dry; rinse first.
- Installation
- Flat-packed in a compact box with field-cuttable cord for varied hanging heights.
- Design
- Seamless construction, 50,000-hour LED, and design award make it a lasting chandelier choice.
- Dimmability
- Circa pendants are hard-wired and dimmable with TRIAC or ELV dimmers for scene control.
- Brand heritage
- Founded in 1993; designs in SFMOMA permanent collection; exclusive Haworth partner.
- Construction quality
- Fastenerless assembly and integrated flat-panel LED with polycarbonate lens.
- Longevity
- 50,000-hour LED lifespan, mercury-free, ships flat-packed.
- Lifespan
- LED is rated for 50,000 hours (roughly 25 years of daily use); the integrated LED module is not specified as user-replaceable.
- Materials
- PC/ABS, aluminum, steel, fabric are RoHS certified, mercury-free, and recyclable.
- Packaging
- Flat-packed shipping reduces waste, and the field-cuttable cord allows the pendant to be hung at the exact height needed.
- Versatility
- Dual-function design (task + ambient) reduces the number of fixtures needed.
- Shipping
- Ships flat-packed in a compact box rather than as a bulky pre-assembled fixture.
- Seamless construction
- No visible fasteners between disc and stem, creating a seamless floating-plane look.
- Durability
- Rated for 50,000 hours (≈25 years daily use).
- Hanging height range
- The Circa Small Pendant ships with a 10-foot fabric cord that can be field-cut to exact length, providing height adjustability from a low canopy hang to a full 10-foot drop.
- Grouping / multi-pendant use
- Multiple Circa pendants can be installed as a multi-head chandelier or series, and each 12-inch disc rotates 360° and tilts 45° independently so individual heads can be aimed for task or ambient light.
Product record
- Title
- Circa Small Pendant
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
- Price
- 735 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Aimable task light that adjusts where you need it
The Circa Small Pendant's flat-panel LED disc swivels and tilts, offering 360-degree rotation and a 45-degree tilt so the light can be directed over a desk, reading spot, or other task area. Its mobility lets it take on a wide range of positions while functioning as a task lamp that provides balanced, ambient light.[1,2,4]
Ambient light that shifts from day to night
The Circa Small Pendant is designed to carry a room from daytime living to nighttime ambience, with warm, even, glare-free light from its flat-panel LED disc. The fully dimmable source lets you soften the glow for evening, and the shade tilts 45 degrees and rotates 360 degrees to aim light where you want it. It can also be hung in a series or chandelier grouping for a modern effect.[1,4]
Create a clustered or multi-pendant installation
For a dining table, entryway, or stairwell, the Circa Small Pendant can be hung in a series or grouped as a chandelier arrangement for a striking modern effect. Its flat-panel LED disc tilts 45 degrees and rotates 360 degrees, and the cable is field cuttable to suit different ceiling heights within the grouping.[3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Circa Small Pendant: Choose this if you want an adjustable small pendant whose flat-panel LED disc swivels with 360-degree rotation and a 45-degree tilt in two directions, letting it serve as a task lamp or shift from daytime lighting to nighttime ambience with the manufacturer's described warm, balanced, glare-free and fully dimmable light. The small 12-inch disc outputs 555 lumens, the 10-foot cable is field cuttable, and it can be hung alone, in a series, or in a chandelier grouping, in Black or White. Note that it ships flat-packed, and the warm, balanced character of the light is the manufacturer's qualitative description.[1,2,3,4] | Bola Sphere Pendant 4 In: Choose this if you want a small, warm accent pendant: the 4-inch opal glass globe pairs with a dim-to-warm 2700K-1800K integrated LED (95 CRI, rated 50,000 hours), a matching canopy, and a cord adjustable up to 106.5 inches, and it comes in Black, Silver, or Gold. It suits soft ambient or accent lighting, since the 4-inch size puts out 290 lumens per the manufacturer, so look to larger globes or multi-pendant chandelier groupings if you need more brightness.[5,6,7,8] | Totem Classic Hanging Lamp19.75 Cm Tall 19.75 Cm Tall: Choose this if you want a sculptural two-tier pendant that casts warm, dimmable ambient light both up and down, with an included LED bulb, dim-to-warm color temperature, 90 CRI, and up to 1800 lumens. It suits spaces that can take its statement footprint: a 17 inch diameter glossy white glass and steel shade hung from a 10 foot (305 cm) field-cuttable cable. Note that the manufacturer recommends installation by a certified electrician and assembly on a table top before suspending, and shades may need a cut leveling-gasket shim if they sit unevenly.[9,10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Three suspended disc pendant luminaires with flat, thin circular diffusers, central dark circular accents, and slender vertical suspension stems/cords; two diffusers lit and visibly emissive, one shown from its dark matte top side.
- Overall silhouetteThree thin, flat circular pendant shades suspended from the ceiling by slender vertical cords/stems; shades are horizontally oriented and appear as shallow discs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.82 · h 0.30 (medium) - Illuminated diffuserTwo of the discs have bright, uniformly lit white diffusers that emit light across the disc surface, producing a soft glow.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Central dark accentEach disc has a concentric circular dark center area; these central circles are matte and non-emissive, visually distinct from the surrounding lit diffuser.
3 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.13 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.15 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.13 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Unlit top viewRightmost pendant is shown from a slightly tilted angle revealing the top face of the disc which is a uniform dark matte surface, not lit from below.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.07 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Suspension hardwareEach pendant is suspended by a narrow vertical cord or rod that attaches to the center top of the disc; cords are thin and straight, with a small cylindrical cap above the disc on the center pendant.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (medium) - Edge profileDisc edges are thin with a narrow visible rim; the lit diffusers have a soft brightness fading to the thin rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Interior dining setting showing a live-edge wood table with wooden chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows with exterior view, and smooth concrete floor; even daylight lighting with soft shadows.
- Table edgeA thick live-edge wood tabletop with visible natural grain and an irregular organic edge runs horizontally across the midframe beneath the pendants.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (high) - ChairsMultiple wooden dining chairs with curved backrests and dark cushioned seats are arranged around the table; chair legs are tapered.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.54 · w 0.80 · h 0.38 (high) - Window and exteriorLarge floor-to-ceiling glazed windows with dark metal frames occupy the background, revealing an exterior with horizontal wood soffit and a corrugated dark facade beyond.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.66 · h 0.34 (high) - Floor surfacePolished smooth concrete flooring visible in the foreground with subtle floor reflections and soft shadows from furniture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven natural daylight fills the scene from the windows; the lit pendants produce local soft illumination and faint shadows on nearby surfaces.
Colors
warm white· diffuserdark charcoal· central circle accent#2A2C33matte medium gray· top disc surfaceblack· suspension cord#141314- Overall silhouetteThree thin, flat circular pendant shades suspended from the ceiling by slender vertical cords/stems; shades are horizontally oriented and appear as shallow discs.
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