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
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
Circa Pendant