TALUS Stepped Cone Semi-Flush Ceiling Light
Architectural lines. Vintage character. Quiet presence.
TALUS brings together a sculptural white shade and an ornate, dark antique-finish fitting. Its distinctive stepped cone silhouette introduces a subtle change in angle, giving this semi-flush ceiling light a layered profile that feels considered from every viewpoint.
The shade rises from a broad circular edge into a gently sloping lower section, before meeting a smaller, raised cone at its centre. This defined shoulder is the detail that sets TALUS apart. Rather than relying on pattern or embellishment, it uses proportion and contour to create visual interest, with each surface catching daylight differently.
A smooth, matte white appearance softens the architectural shape. The wide, shallow silhouette creates a confident horizontal line overhead, while the fine rim keeps the design visually light. Against pale ceilings, it feels calm and understated; against deeper colours, its sculpted outline becomes a striking focal point.
Above the shade, a decorative turned stem introduces a contrasting sense of heritage. Rounded, bulbous details sit between narrower sections, connecting the shade to a domed ceiling canopy. A finely ridged collar completes the fitting, adding texture at the meeting point between the white shade and dark metalwork.
This balance of restrained geometry and traditional detailing gives TALUS its character. The shade feels clean and contemporary, while the aged-looking hardware adds depth, warmth and a touch of nostalgia.
Its semi-flush configuration offers the presence of a pendant without a hanging cable or chain. The short, rigid stem leaves a deliberate space between the shade and ceiling, allowing the decorative fitting to remain part of the design.
Picture TALUS in a restful bedroom, a welcoming hallway or a kitchen layered with natural wood and stone. Use one as a sculptural centrepiece, or repeat the design through adjoining spaces for a cohesive lighting scheme. Its white shade and dark fitting pair particularly well with limewashed walls, oak furniture, linen textiles and muted, earthy palettes.
At home in rustic-minimalist, Japandi and Nordic-inspired interiors, TALUS also brings a contemporary counterpoint to period rooms. Distinctive without being elaborate, it is a ceiling light designed to contribute to the whole room, not compete with it.
Overall height: 18cm
Shade width: 27cm
