Besa Cafe 12 Glass Mini Pendant, Cord Hung, 12V

The Besa Cafe 12 cord-hung mini pendant: a small hand-blown glass shade on a 12V cord you trim on site.

• ✓ 12V low voltage
• ✓ 2.5" dia. x 12" high
• ✓ Dry location
• ✓ UL or ETL listed
• ✓ LED, 525 lm

This is the Besa Lighting Cafe 12, a cord-hung mini pendant running on 12V. Our Cafe pendant offers a timeless streamlined look, with a long graceful shade designed to focus the illumination downward. Besa lists it at 2.5" diameter x 12" H. Standard cord is 10' field-adjustable coaxial type with teflon jacket and decorative sleeve at the socketholder. Installs directly to a 4" octagonal ceiling box.

Choose Black/Frost or White/Frost glass. The hardware comes in Satin Nickel or Black. Choose the halogen version, which takes a 50W MAX GY6.35 base MR16 (included); or the LED version, which comes with a 9W LED Replaceable source, dimmable. Our photos show the Satin Nickel finish; the Black version uses the same glass.

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Cafe
• Type: One-light cord-hung mini pendant, 12V
• Model: Cafe 12
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Black
• Glass: Handcrafted glass. Decors: Black/Frost, White/Frost
• Dimensions: Glass 2.5" diameter x 12" H; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Suspension: Standard cord is 10' field-adjustable coaxial type with teflon jacket and decorative sleeve at the socketholder. Jacket tint coordinates with metal finish. Cords also available in 15' lengths.
• Mounting: Installs directly to a 4" octagonal ceiling box. Suitable for sloped ceilings.
• Lamping: Halogen version: 50W MAX GY6.35 base MR16 (included); LED version: 9W LED Replaceable source, dimmable (included)
• LED performance: 525 lumens, 3000K, CRI 80+, rated 25,000 hours, dimmable
• Voltage: 12V (120V input)
• Dimming: ELV dimmer (not included)
• Rating: Dry location (interior use only); UL or ETL listed
• Materials: Handcrafted glass; metal
• Item numbers (MPN): 1XT-DECOR-<finish>: CAFE12BF (Black/Frost), CAFE12WF (White/Frost); finishes -BK, -SN; LED versions add -LED before the finish

Features

• 2.5" diameter x 12" H
• Decors: Black/Frost, White/Frost
• Satin Nickel or Black finish
• Standard cord is 10' field-adjustable coaxial type with teflon jacket and decorative sleeve at the socketholder
• Halogen: 50W MAX GY6.35 base MR16 (included)
• LED: 9W LED Replaceable source, dimmable (included)
• Dry location (interior use only); UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Cafe 12 specification sheet (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Kitchen islands, bars, bedsides and reading nooks.

Who this is not for

• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches and patios: Besa rates the Cafe 12 for dry interior locations only.
• Anyone who wants a rigid, perfectly still drop: a cord-hung pendant can sway.
• Anyone with a standard wall dimmer who expects smooth dimming: this 12V fixture needs an ELV dimmer.
• Anyone who needs every shade identical: handcrafted glass varies slightly.

Why we carry it

We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009. Besa Lighting pairs American design with European glass artisanship: its shades are made by hand by skilled artisans using techniques passed down for generations, then inspected at Besa's factory in Ohio before they ship.

Buy once: durability and care

With the power off and the glass cool, wipe the glass with a soft cloth lightly misted with glass cleaner (spray the cloth, not the fixture). Dust the metal parts with a dry cloth (our advice). Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Cafe 12 cord-hung mini pendant?

Besa lists it at 2.5" diameter x 12" H. Handcrafted glass varies slightly from piece to piece.

Which bulb does the Cafe 12 use?

The LED version comes with a 9W LED Replaceable source, dimmable (525 lumens, 3000K). The halogen version takes a 50W MAX GY6.35 base MR16 (included).

Where can the Cafe 12 be installed?

Besa rates it for dry locations (interior use only). Keep it out of bathrooms, showers and covered outdoor spaces.

How is the Cafe 12 hung?

Standard cord is 10' field-adjustable coaxial type with teflon jacket and decorative sleeve at the socketholder. You set the drop at installation.

Which glass options does the Cafe 12 come in?

Black/Frost or White/Frost. The shape is the same in every decor, and each comes in Satin Nickel or Black hardware.

Does the Cafe 12 need a special dimmer?

Yes. It runs on 12 volts, and Besa specifies an ELV dimmer (not included) for smooth dimming.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Besa Lighting and the rest of our catalog, plus a dedicated trade support line. Lighting a whole project? Contact us with quantities and finishes and we will confirm stock before you order.

Shipping & returns

In-stock options ship in 2–3 business days; the stock count on each option is live. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size, finish, glass and lamping above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

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