Visual Comfort Akova 18 Globe Pendant | Oversized Acrylic | Brass & Black Finishes

The Akova 18 Pendant by Visual Comfort Modern makes no small gestures. At 18 inches in diameter, its oversized acrylic globe occupies the ceiling plane with genuine authority — a fixture that announces itself clearly and creates a warm, omnidirectional pool of diffused light that flatters everything in its radius. Available in Matte Black/Aged Brass or Aged Brass/Bright Brass, the Akova 18 is the pendant you choose when a single fixture needs to do the work of an installation: anchoring a large dining table, filling the visual center of a high-ceilinged living room, or creating a focal point above a generous kitchen island without the need for a chandelier.

The Akova 18 accepts a medium base E26 bulb — dimmable LED A19 recommended — giving you flexibility to choose your preferred color temperature and control level. The acrylic globe diffuses the source evenly in all directions, eliminating the harsh spots and hotspots that clear glass pendants can create. This is warm, ambient light done at a scale that makes the room feel designed.

Why It Works in Your Space
The 18-inch Akova is the solo-pendant version of a dramatic lighting scheme — one fixture doing the work of three. Above a large dining table it creates an enveloping pool of warm light that turns every meal into a composed moment. In a living room it serves as a functional sculpture — interesting when unlit, transformative when on. The Matte Black/Aged Brass variant reads as boldly modern and works beautifully against white, grey, or dark interior palettes. The Aged Brass/Bright Brass version brings warmth to more transitional or eclectic spaces.

Designer: Visual Comfort Modern (Tech Lighting) | Brand: Visual Comfort & Co. (Houston, TX)
ETL Listed.

Specifications

• Dimensions: Ø 18" × adjustable cord suspension
• Shade: Oversized acrylic globe
• Finishes: Matte Black/Aged Brass | Aged Brass/Bright Brass
• Bulb: E26 medium base — dimmable LED A19 2700K recommended (included or not included, select at order)
• Voltage: 120V
• Dimming: Compatible with dimmable LED bulb + trailing-edge dimmer
• Environment: Indoor | Dry location
• Installation: Hardwired ceiling pendant
• Listing: ETL Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Akova 18 compare to the Akova 13?
A: The Akova 18 (Ø 18") is significantly larger and makes a stronger solo statement. It suits larger rooms, taller ceilings, and spaces where one pendant needs to carry the full visual weight of the lighting scheme. The Akova 13 (Ø 13") is better for smaller spaces or for grouping in multiples.

Q: Is the LED bulb included?
A: Optionally — select the "LED" variant to include an A19 LED 90 CRI 2700K bulb, or the "No Lamp" variant if you prefer to source your own.

Q: Can the Akova 18 be used with a dimmer?
A: Yes — when paired with a compatible dimmable LED A19 bulb and a trailing-edge dimmer switch installed by a licensed electrician.

Q: What ceiling height works best for the Akova 18?
A: The Akova 18 performs well at ceiling heights of 9 feet and above. Its 18" diameter means it benefits from adequate vertical clearance — hang at approximately 7 feet above the floor for dining table use, or higher for living room ambient positioning.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.