Pablo Designs
Circa Small Pendant
The Circa Small Pendant is an LED pendant lamp with a flat-panel disc that tilts 45° and rotates 360° for adjustable ambient lighting. It is constructed from an ABS shade, polycarbonate lens assembly, aluminum stem, ABS canopy, steel insert, and fabric cord. The disc measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a maximum cable length of 120 inches (305 cm) and a base diameter of 5.5 inches (14 cm), and can be hung individually or in groups for broader illumination.
- Material
- ABS shade, polycarbonate lens, aluminum stem, ABS canopy, steel insert, fabric cord
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Color
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
- All pendants are dimmable via 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 rated for 50,000 hours (25 years) but not user-replaceable.
- Materials
- PC/ABS, aluminum, steel, fabric are RoHS certified, mercury-free, and recyclable.
- Packaging
- Flat-packed shipping and field-cuttable cord reduce waste.
- Versatility
- Dual-function design (task + ambient) reduces the number of fixtures needed.
- Dimming
- Fully dimmable via TRIAC or ELV dimmers with integrated driver.
- Shipping
- Ships flat-packed in a compact box due to the integrated optical system.
- 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).
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.