Artlite Melford Pendant

The Artlite Melford Pendant is a lantern-style ceiling light from the Melford range by Artlite. Its cylindrical form, defined by clear curved glass panels and a vertical metal frame, references classic lantern proportions adapted for considered, contemporary interiors.

Designed with a ring-and-arm suspension, the fixture is supplied with a metal chain for adjustable drop and a sculpted top where four curved arms converge. The Melford is offered in Chrome and Antique Bronze finishes to suit both cooler and warmer schemes.

Construction pairs a dark-finished metal framework with clear, curved glass panels and small spherical finials at key junctions, giving a quietly detailed, hand-forged look. Vertical support ribs provide structure and a rhythmic shadow pattern when the light is on.

Internally the pendant uses a tiered cluster of candelabra-style sockets that deliver multi-directional, ambient illumination through the clear glass. The design reads well as a feature over an entrance hall, stairwell or larger living space where a lantern silhouette can anchor the volume.

This fitting is rated IP20 and intended for covered interior locations. It is suspended by its chain for adjustable drop; the product is shown with decorative candelabra lamps and is fitted with candelabra-style sockets (check technical details for exact lamp types and compatibility at specification stage).

Lighting Design Online recommends the Melford where you want the assurance of a considered lantern form that balances decorative detail with strong ambient output. We offer practical advice on finish selection, ceiling drop and lamp choice to ensure the pendant sits correctly in the space, delivering the right ambience with clarity and long-term quality.