Satellite: a lantern under a hat. A ribbed, perforated metal shade — ovoid, tapering to a small foot — hangs beneath a wide flat brim that reaches well past it on every side. The two parts do opposite jobs: the perforated body glows and leaks light in every direction, while the brim above it stops that light dead and throws it back down.
Look closely at the shade and it is not solid metal at all. It is punched with a fine mesh of holes across its whole surface, between raised vertical ribs. Lit from inside, every one of those holes becomes a point of light, so the body reads as a woven, luminous texture rather than a painted surface — and it casts a soft speckled pattern onto the walls nearby.
What the two parts do
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The perforated body glows. Fine punched holes between vertical ribs turn the whole shade into a lit surface and scatter small points of light around the room.
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The brim controls it. The wide flat disc above shields the ceiling and your eyes from direct upward light, and reflects it back down where it is useful. Ambient glow below, no glare above.
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Wide but shallow. 18.1 inches across and only 12.6 inches deep — it commands space horizontally without hanging heavily into the room.
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Four finishes. Beige and Black for the quiet, architectural read; Gold and Red when the fixture is meant to be the thing you notice.
Choosing a finish
Beige is the softest — warm, pale, and almost neutral, with the perforations reading as texture rather than contrast. Black is graphic and disappears against a dark ceiling, leaving only the lit mesh visible. Gold warms the light passing through the perforations and suits brass and wood interiors. Red is the confident choice — a saturated period colour that makes the fixture the focal point of a neutral room.
Specifications
| Size |
Ø 18.1" x H 12.6" (Dia 46 x H 32 cm) |
| Material |
Metal |
| Finishes |
Beige · Black · Gold · Red |
| Light source |
LED bulb or Edison bulb (not included) |
| Bulb base |
E26 or E27 standard screw base |
| Voltage |
AC 110-240 V |
| Mounting |
Ceiling |
| Environment |
Indoor |
| Control method |
Compatible with common wall switch (not included) |
| Certifications |
North America · Europe · Saudi Arabia · Australia |
Where to hang it
The brim is what makes this fixture work over a table: it keeps light off the ceiling and directs it downward, so the room stays calm while the surface below is lit. Hang one over a dining table of up to about 54 inches wide, a single fixture over a round breakfast table, or one above a kitchen island — keeping the brim 30 to 34 inches above a tabletop, 30 to 36 inches above a counter. It also works in an entry, where the speckled light thrown by the perforations onto nearby walls is most visible. Give it a wall within a few feet if you want that effect; in the middle of a large open room it is lost.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Satellite pendant, and how much does it cost?
18.1 inches wide and 12.6 inches high (46 x 32 cm). $890 USD, the same in all four finishes.
What finishes is the Satellite available in?
Four: Beige, Black, Gold, and Red. The wide brim and the perforated body share the same finish on each.
Is the shade solid or perforated?
Perforated. The ovoid body is punched with a fine mesh of small holes between raised vertical ribs, so it glows across its whole surface when lit and casts small points of light onto nearby surfaces.
Does it throw light onto the ceiling?
No, and that is the purpose of the brim. The wide flat disc above the shade blocks upward light and reflects it back down, so you get a well-lit surface below without a bright wash on the ceiling.
What bulb does it take?
A standard E26 (North America) or E27 (Europe) screw-base bulb, not included. LED and Edison bulbs both work. Choose 2700K to 3000K warm white; a cool white bulb makes the Beige and Gold finishes look grey.
Is it dimmable?
The fixture runs on a common wall switch and has no built-in dimming, so it depends on the bulb. A dimmable LED or Edison bulb on a compatible wall dimmer will dim — worth doing, because at low levels the perforations stand out much more against the darker shade.
How do I clean perforated metal?
Use a soft dry brush or a vacuum brush attachment, working along the ribs. Perforated surfaces trap more dust than smooth ones, and a brush reaches into the mesh where a cloth simply passes over it. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the painted finish.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated for indoor use only and is not damp- or wet-rated.
Will it work outside the United States?
Yes. It accepts AC 110-240 V and carries certification compatible with North America, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Use an E26 bulb on 110-120 V supply and an E27 bulb on 220-240 V.
