Besa Pape 12 Glass Pendant, Cord Hung

The Besa Pape 12 cord-hung pendant: a hand-blown glass on a cord you trim to the exact drop you need.

• ✓ 10 ft cord included
• ✓ 11.75" dia. x 7.5" high
• ✓ Damp location
• ✓ UL or ETL listed
• ✓ LED, 800 lm

This is the Besa Lighting Pape 12, a cord-hung pendant running on 120V. The Pape is a wide yet compact handcrafted glass, with distinctive ridges, softly radiused to fit gracefully into contemporary spaces. Besa lists it at 11.75" diameter x 7.5" H. 10' SVT-type cord, complete with 5" decorative sleeve at the socketholder. Installs directly to a 4" octagonal or round ceiling box.

Choose – Opal Ribbed or – Glitter glass. The hardware comes in Satin Nickel, Bronze or Black. Choose the incandescent version, which takes a 100W A19 medium-base lamp (not included); or the LED version, which comes with a 9W LED replaceable source, dimmable. Our photos show the Satin Nickel finish; the Bronze and Black versions use the same glass.

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Pape
• Type: One-light cord-hung pendant, 120V
• Model: Pape 12
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Bronze, Black
• Glass: Handcrafted glass. Decors: – Opal Ribbed, – Glitter
• Dimensions: Glass 11.75" diameter x 7.5" H; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Suspension: 10' SVT-type cord, complete with 5" decorative sleeve at the socketholder. Jacket coordinates with metal finish. Plated stamped steel construction. Black, Bronze or Satin Nickel.
• Mounting: Installs directly to a 4" octagonal or round ceiling box. Suitable for sloped ceilings.
• Lamping: Incandescent version: 100W A19 medium-base lamp (not included); LED version: 9W LED replaceable source, dimmable (included)
• LED performance: 800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable
• Voltage: 120V
• Dimming: Standard incandescent dimmer for the incandescent version; LED version is dimmable (dimmer not included)
• Rating: Damp location (interior use only); UL or ETL listed
• Materials: Handcrafted glass; plated steel
• Item numbers (MPN): 1JT-DECOR-<finish>: 491307 (– Opal Ribbed), 4913GL (– Glitter); finishes -BK, -BR, -SN; LED versions add -LED before the finish

Features

• 11.75" diameter x 7.5" H
• Decors: – Opal Ribbed, – Glitter
• Satin Nickel, Bronze or Black finish
• 10' SVT-type cord, complete with 5" decorative sleeve at the socketholder
• Incandescent: 100W A19 medium-base lamp (not included)
• LED: 9W LED replaceable source, dimmable (included)
• Damp location (interior use only); UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Pape 12 specification sheet (PDF, from Besa Lighting)
• Pape 12 installation guide (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Kitchen islands, dining tables, entries and stairwells. The Pape 12 is also made in other versions: Pape 12 Glass Outdoor Pendant, Covered Porch.

Who this is not for

• Showers and outdoor spaces: the Pape 12 is damp rated for interior use only.
• Anyone who wants a rigid, perfectly still drop: a cord-hung pendant can sway.
• 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 Pape 12 cord-hung pendant?

Besa lists it at 11.75" diameter x 7.5" H. Handcrafted glass varies slightly from piece to piece.

Which bulb does the Pape 12 use?

The LED version comes with a 9W LED replaceable source, dimmable (800 lumens, 3000K). The incandescent version takes a 100W A19 medium-base lamp (not included).

Where can the Pape 12 be installed?

Besa rates it for damp locations (interior use only). Keep it out of showers and uncovered outdoor spaces.

How is the Pape 12 hung?

10' SVT-type cord, complete with 5" decorative sleeve at the socketholder. You set the drop at installation.

Which glass options does the Pape 12 come in?

– Opal Ribbed or – Glitter. The shape is the same in every decor, and each comes in Satin Nickel, Bronze or Black hardware.

Can I dim the Pape 12?

Yes. The incandescent version works with a standard incandescent dimmer, and the LED version is dimmable; the dimmer is not included.

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.