A dome that sits close and quiet The Brompton keeps a low profile, its shallow glass bowl held in place by a ribbed brass surround that catches the light in horizontal lines. There's no drop, no swing, just a neat curve of glass against the ceiling, which makes it a natural pick for anyone who wants period detail without the overhead clutter of a pendant. Polished brass and opal glass The banded ring is steel dressed in a bright, mirror finish polished brass, and it wraps around an opal glass diffuser that stays softly white even when the light beneath is on. Together they give the fitting a warm, rounded glow rather than a hard downward beam. How it works It takes a single GX53 LED lamp, and if you fit a dimmable version you can dim it, though it's worth checking your dimmer switch is compatible before you buy the bulb. Where it works best Rated IP44, the Brompton can handle steam and occasional splashes, so it copes well in bathrooms and ensuites, even in zones near a bath or shower. The same flat shape also works nicely in a hallway or landing where ceiling height is tight. A design with some history behind it Elstead Lighting has been making fittings like this for a long time, and the Brompton leans into that 1930s geometric style, banded and precise, the kind of shade that reads as classic rather than dated in either an older house or a new one built with period features in mind. One GX53 lamp holder; bulb not included Diameter 35.6cm, height 10cm IP44 rated, suitable for use in bathroom zones near a bath or shower Class I fitting, opal glass diffuser, 2 year warranty Delivery is not available to the following postcodes: AB, DD, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PA, PH, TR, ZE