Laurel 8-inch LED Pendant Italian Glass by Visual Comfort & Co

The Laurel 8 Italian Glass LED Pendant is Kelly Wearstler's most compact ceiling piece in the Laurel series — a single hand-blown Italian glass shade in a precision brass or bronze hardware frame that produces warm, textured light at a scale suited for cluster installations, bedside pendant positions, kitchen accent pendant runs, and any application where a smaller ceiling fixture contributes more character per square inch of ceiling space than its size would suggest. The Italian glass is the fixture's defining material argument: hand-blown with a surface texture that catches and diffracts the LED's 2700K output in a pattern that shifts subtly as you move around the room — an effect that mass-produced glass diffusers cannot replicate.

Integrated LED at 2700K and 90 CRI, ELV dimmable. ETL listed and damp-rated. Available in Hand Rubbed Antique Brass and Burnished Bronze. The 120–277V driver supports both residential and commercial specification.

The Laurel 8 is the starting point in the Laurel pendant family — above it sit the Laurel 30 and Laurel 46 Linear for larger dining and statement applications. All three use the same Italian glass and share the same design vocabulary for a coherent Wearstler ceiling scheme at any scale.

Designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort Modern.

Specifications

• Wattage: Integrated LED
• Color Temperature: 2700K
• CRI: 90
• Dimensions: 8"W (diameter) × 10"H (approx. shade)
• Voltage: 120V–277V
• Dimming: ELV dimmable
• Location Rating: Damp rated
• Warranty: 5 years
• SKUs: KWPD212WDHABCG (Hand Rubbed Antique Brass) | KWPD212WDBBZCG (Burnished Bronze)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Italian glass and why does it matter?
Italian glass refers to hand-blown glass made by skilled artisans using traditional techniques. The result is a shade with surface character, slight imperfections, and light diffraction properties that differ subtly from piece to piece — each shade is individually made and carries the marks of its production. This is meaningfully different from machine-made glass.

Can multiple Laurel 8 pendants be clustered together?
Yes — clustering is one of the most effective uses of the Laurel 8. Three to seven pendants at varying drop heights create a sculptural ceiling composition that would be impossible with a single larger fixture.

What table or surface is the Laurel 8 pendant designed for?
As a solo pendant, the 8-inch diameter suits bedside table positions, bar and kitchen peninsula accent positions, and powder room ceiling use. In clusters, it suits dining tables and open-plan ceiling installations.

Is a dimmer switch included?
No — a compatible ELV dimmer must be purchased separately.

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