20 of the best scalloped pendant lights

I seem to have developed a bit of a thing for scalloped pendant lights while renovating our little cottage. I’ve used them in a few places, including the kitchen (shown here) and an upstairs room that I have yet to finish and share. They have an understated elegance about them, and they bring a hint of nostalgia without looking over the top or contrived – ideal for the cosy, minimalist and gently rustic aesthetic we’re aiming for. What’s more, their organic curves and wavy edges add a lovely softness to rooms, particularly spaces such as kitchens which are largely defined by straight lines and sharp angles.

Yes, scalloped lights are currently on trend, but they’re timeless enough that they’ll outlast changing fads and look stylish for years to come. And there are some beautiful options to choose from, from fluted glass and porcelain designs to pleated fabric shades and more relaxed lights made from natural materials such as rattan and papier-mâché. Here are 20 that caught my eye, with something to suit every budget, room and style of home…

1. ‘Cotswold’ scalloped porcelain pendant light with bronze ceiling rose (also available with a polished nickel or antique brass ceiling rose), £195.60, Corston Architectural Detail
2. House Doctor ‘Flola’ patinated metal pendant light, £160 for a 30cm diameter or £240 for a 50cm diameter, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
3. Original BTC ‘Christie’ bone-china pendant light, £524, Holloways of Ludlow
4. ‘Raffia’ pendant light (available with burgundy or sage-green accents), £114.50, Heal’s
5. Rattan pendant-light shade, £175 for the shade alone or £220 with a ceiling rose, bulb holder and flex included, MG & Co
6. ‘Horton’ scalloped metal pendant light (available in beige or blue), £29.99, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
7. Broste Copenhagen ‘Skirt’ pendant light (available in beige, blue or red), £265 for a 30cm diameter or £385 for a 44cm diameter, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
8. ‘Stingray’ papier-mâché pendant light, £50, Marks & Spencer
9. ‘Baylor’ scalloped metal pendant light, £42.99, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
10. Fabric scallop pendant-light shade (available with pink, brown, green or blue edging), £29.50, Marks & Spencer
11. ‘Soft’ scalloped metal pendant light (available in bronze, green or beige), £80, John Lewis
12. Audo Copenhagen ‘Dancing’ pendant light, £508 for a 65cm diameter or £759 for a 95cm diameter, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
13. Globen Lighting ‘Omega’ pendant light, £60 for a 15cm diameter or £66.99 for a 35cm diameter, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
14. ‘Athena’ scalloped rattan pendant light, £199, Neptune
15. ‘Grand Giselle’ porcelain pendant light (available with various cord and fitting options, and also in two smaller sizes), from £313, Lam Lighting
16. ‘Caspian’ pendant-light shade (available in ‘Cream’ and ‘Rust’), £115, MADE
17. ‘Marina’ scalloped raffia pendant light, £279, Neptune
18. ‘Lauren’ pendant light, £150, Royal Design
19. ‘Collette’ scalloped glass pendant light, £44.99, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
20. ‘Wanstrow’ scalloped metal pendant light (available in ‘Chalk’ and ‘Clay’), £60 for a small size or £75 for a larger one, Garden Trading

Above and top image: Corston Architectural Detail’s ‘Cotswold’ porcelain and bronze pendant light in our newly renovated kitchen

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Collage images via the respective brands and retailers; all other photography by Abi Dare