Besa Cafe 18 Slim Frosted Glass Mini Pendant, Cord Hung

The Cafe 18 slim frosted glass tube on a soft, finish-matched cord: the simplest, most flexible way to hang it, trimmed to the exact drop you need.

• ✓ 10 ft cord included
• ✓ Flat canopy
• ✓ 2.5" x 18" slim frosted tube
• ✓ Dry location
• ✓ UL or ETL listed
• ✓ Transformer included

This is the cord-hung Besa Lighting Cafe 18, a long, slim glass tube that sends light straight down. The shade measures 2.5 inches across and 18 inches tall, and it hangs on a 10-foot coaxial cord with a Teflon jacket in a tint that matches the finish, hung from a flat canopy that installs to a standard 4-inch box and suits sloped ceilings. One 60W electronic dimmable transformer is included; it fits partly inside the junction box, and the pendant dims on an ELV dimmer (not included).

Cafe is a streamlined, long shade that sends light straight down. The lower section is frosted, so the glow shows through softly; choose Black/Frost for a dark silhouette or White/Frost for a bright, clean one. Order the LED version (it includes its own 9W replaceable 12V MR16 LED source: 525 lumens, 3000K, CRI 80+, rated 25,000 hours, dimmable) or the halogen version for a 50W maximum GY6.35 base MR16-type lamp of your choice. The photos show the Cafe 18 options in Satin Nickel; the other finishes share the same shade.

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Cafe
• Type: One-light cord-hung mini pendant, 12V, with a flat canopy
• Model: Cafe 18
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Black
• Glass: Long, slim handcrafted glass tube, frosted along its lower section: Black/Frost or White/Frost
• Dimensions: Shade 2.5" diameter x 18" high; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Suspension: 10 ft field-adjustable coaxial cord with a Teflon jacket in a tint that matches the finish; flat canopy and decorative sleeve at the socket holder
• Mounting: Installs directly to a standard 4" octagonal ceiling box; suitable for sloped ceilings
• Lamping: Halogen version: 1 x 50W maximum GY6.35 base MR16-type lamp; dims with an ELV dimmer (not included). LED version: 9W replaceable 12V MR16 LED source, included: 525 lumens, 3000K, CRI 80+, rated 25,000 hours, dimmable
• LED performance: 525 lumens, 3000K, CRI 80+, rated 25,000 hours, dimmable
• Voltage: 12V (120V input)
• Transformer: One 60W electronic dimmable 120V transformer is included; it fits partly inside the junction box
• Dimming: ELV dimmer (not included)
• Rating: Dry location, interior use only; UL or ETL listed
• Materials: Handcrafted glass and plated steel
• Item numbers (MPN): 1XT-CAFE18BF, 1XT-CAFE18WF, followed by -SN or -BK; LED versions add -LED before the finish

Features

• 2.5" x 18" slim frosted glass tube
• Black/Frost / White/Frost options
• Satin Nickel or Black finish
• 10 ft field-adjustable coaxial cord, Teflon jacket
• Flat canopy; suitable for sloped ceilings
• 60W electronic dimmable transformer included; ELV dimmer needed
• LED (525 lm, 3000K) or 50W maximum GY6.35 base MR16-type lamp
• Dry location, interior use; UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Cafe 12 / 18 mini pendant specification sheet (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Kitchens, dining rooms, bedsides, entries and stairwells where a flexible cord should set each pendant at its own height. The Cafe 18 itself suits bar counters, kitchen islands, bedside drops, reading corners and hallways in tight, repeating rows where a very slim, tall shade should focus light downward. Related: Prince cord mini pendant, Rondo cord mini pendant.

Who this is not for

• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches and patios: it is rated for dry interior locations only.
• Anyone who wants a rigid, perfectly vertical drop: Besa’s stem versions hold a shade fixed.
• Anyone who wants to change the height later without recutting: the flat-canopy cord is trimmed once at installation.
• Anyone with a non-dimming wall switch who wants smooth dimming: it 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, and the cord Cafe 18 is the most flexible way to hang it: the drop is trimmed on site, so every pendant in a run can be set to its exact height. Besa Lighting pairs American design with European glass artisanship: its shades are hand-blown by skilled artisans using techniques passed down for generations, then hand-inspected at Besa’s factory in Ohio for color, pattern, thickness and size before they ship.

Buy once: durability and care

With the power off and the glass cool, wipe it with a soft dry or barely damp cloth (spray the cloth, never the fixture) and dust the cord and canopy with a dry microfiber cloth (our advice). The LED source is replaceable. Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Cafe 18 mini pendant?

The shade measures 2.5" diameter x 18" high. Handcrafted glass varies slightly from piece to piece.

Which bulb or lamp does the Cafe 18 mini pendant use?

The LED version includes its 9W replaceable 12V MR16 LED source: 525 lumens, 3000K, CRI 80+, rated 25,000 hours, dimmable. The halogen version takes a 50W maximum GY6.35 base MR16-type lamp.

Which options does the Cafe 18 mini pendant come in?

Black/Frost or White/Frost. Cafe is a streamlined, long shade that sends light straight down. The lower section is frosted, so the glow shows through softly; choose Black/Frost for a dark silhouette or White/Frost for a bright, clean one.

How long is the cord on the Besa Cafe 18 mini pendant?

It comes with 10 ft of field-adjustable coaxial cord with a Teflon jacket in a tint that matches the finish, and you set the drop at installation.

Does the Cafe 18 mini pendant need a transformer?

It is a 12V pendant, and one 60W electronic dimmable 120V transformer is included with the 1XT cord version; it fits partly in the junction box.

Can the Cafe 18 mini pendant go in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. Besa rates it for dry locations, interior use only, so keep it out of showers, wet rooms and porches.

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 kitchen, restaurant or hotel floor? Contact us with quantities and finishes and we will confirm stock before you order.

Shipping & returns

In-stock finishes ship in 2–3 business days. 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.