Pablo Totem Up/Down Opal Glass Pendant, Dim-to-Warm, Uplight and Downlight

One pendant that lights the table below and the ceiling above: two opal glass shades, 1,800 lumens in total, and light that warms as you dim.

We curate lighting that handles two jobs from one drop, and Totem Up/Down does it with a pair of stacked opal glass shades. The lower shade pushes 1,400 lumens down onto the work surface; the upper shade throws 400 lumens at the ceiling for a softer room. Four shade profiles, labeled A to D, combine into sixteen pairings, so you can tune the stack to a dining table, a stair void or an entry.

Specifications

• Brand: Pablo Designs (San Francisco)
• Model: Totem Up/Down
• Designer credit: Pablo Studio, 2023
• Type: Hardwired LED pendant with uplight and downlight
• Shades: blown opal glass, four profiles (A, B, C, D) combined in pairs; white canopy
• Packed shade sizes (Pablo): A 20 x 20 x 20 in; B 17 x 17 x 15 in; C 16.5 x 16.5 x 10 in; D 22 x 22 x 9 in
• Light source: high-output LED array, 18 W
• Output: 1,800 lm total (1,400 down, 400 up), 100 lm/W, 90 CRI
• Color temperature: 2700K to 2200K dim-to-warm
• Dimming: fully dimmable, TRIAC/ELV; 0-10V and DALI on request
• Voltage: 120V or 240V 50/60Hz (a 120-277V 0-10V driver is available on request)
• Cable: 10 ft (3 m)
• Location rating: treat as dry indoor
• Warranty: 1 year from Pablo Designs
• Pablo item numbers: TOTE UPDWN plus a two-letter shade code, for example TOTE UPDWN AB
• Delivery: ships in 2-3 business days when in stock

Best for / where to use it

• Dining rooms: one over a round table, or a line of them over a long table.
• Kitchen islands and bars: downlight for prep, uplight to lift the ceiling.
• Entries and stair halls: a stacked form reads well in a tall space.
• Restaurants and hotel lobbies: dim-to-warm helps move a room from lunch to evening.
• Bedrooms: a soft, glare-free alternative to a flush mount.

Installation & planning

• Hardwired through a ceiling junction box with a white canopy; use a licensed electrician.
• The cable is 10 ft (3 m), so check your ceiling height and the drop you want before choosing a pairing.
• Leave room around the shades: the widest packed shade is 22 in.
• Match the dimmer to TRIAC/ELV, or ask us about 0-10V and DALI drivers.
• Uplight needs a ceiling clear of obstructions above the fixture.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a single flush light: Totem Up/Down hangs on a cable.
• Wet or damp rooms: Pablo publishes no damp or wet rating for this model.
• Fixed-CCT projects: the color temperature moves from 2700K to 2200K as you dim.

Why we carry it / Trade & project orders

Modern Design Center has curated lighting since 2009 and is an authorized Pablo Designs retailer. We list Totem Up/Down because a single fixture covers task light and ambient light with a controlled split. Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join our trade program; we quote multi-unit and project orders, and Pablo considers custom requests on volume orders.

Frequently asked questions

How is the light split between the upper and lower shade?

Pablo lists 1,800 lm in total, with 1,400 lm going down and 400 lm going up.

Does the light change color when dimmed?

Yes. It is a dim-to-warm LED that moves from 2700K toward 2200K.

How long is the cable and can I choose the drop?

The cable is 10 ft (3 m). Plan your ceiling height around that length and tell us your target drop if you need advice.

Which dimmer should I specify?

TRIAC or ELV dimmers work out of the box. Pablo can supply 0-10V (120-277V driver) or DALI on request.

What do the letter pairs in the variant names mean?

They name the two shade profiles in the stack, from A to D, which Pablo uses as item codes such as TOTE UPDWN AB.

Can I order a set for a restaurant or lobby?

Yes. Our trade program handles multi-unit quotes, and Pablo considers custom requests on volume orders.

Downloads

Pablo Designs documents, hosted on our site: Spec sheet (PDF) · User guide (PDF)

Shipping

Ships in 2-3 business days when in stock.

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