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The Cafe Cord Pendant

From: $195.00 AUD

The Cafe Cord Pendant — The Cafe, hung from a jacketed cord. IP44-rated, hand-spun from aluminium, available in 17cm across 50+ powdercoat finishes. The smallest shade in the range — three-pendant kitchen-island runs are its sweet spot.

  • Outdoor Rated
    Interior Only
    Extra Cable?

    Easy to clean, dust-resistant, and non marking. These Outdoor Rated cables are Australian Made cable using durable PVC. 

  • Popular Finishes
    Premium Metallics
    Colorbond®
    Duotones
    Essential Neutrals

    [DLQ] - Dulux Lexicon Quarter

    Lexicon® Quarter has a cool, fresh, modern appearance, particularly when applied to walls and trims. This finish will provide a seamless up-to-date style to your home, extending that look, feel, and style using a Barn Light ;). Powdercoat is a different product to paint, not all powdercoats look like paints, and the variance in satins, gloss levels, and matte level vary dramatically.

    WS975-Galvanised Appendum


    WS975-Galvanised is a premium, hand-painted finish manufactured from quality fine metallic paints and Acrylic Etch Primers designed to age with the building and surrounds.
    You'll be probably asking yourself, "Is it Steel?". The answer is NO, it is not. Its hand-dabbed automotive quality paint formula, sprayed by our employees.

    1. This paint/finish is expensive - 8Ltrs of this formula costs $800.
    2. We haven't changed paint formulation since 2014, (Changed in March 2026) and we've got this old finish installed at Seaworld (yes, that one) for the past 15 years.
    3. We don't keep stock - All parts needs to be batched. The pattern changes subtly based on the operator.
    4. Lead-times vary a touch more than usual due to the labour required to achieve this finish.

    By checking this box, you acknowledge that Warranties were limited to two-years from the date of purchase for this finish, as aging is a desired effect.
    Orders placed after March 2026 will receive a 3-Year Warranty in line with our existing Warranties.


    Please provide your desired Colorbond® Colour

    Order Colour Swatches See Available Duotones
    All Duotone Pricing is +$49.  Select "Design your own" to create your own unique finish.

    Interior Colour: Your Selection - Duo offers a Black Ace Finish as Standard

    External Colour (inc. Hardware & Mounting)

    Match your unique colour scheme by customising the external and internal colours and their appearances. See more about Duotones
    If you intend to purchase 3x+ of any product in duotone, please contact us or message via Livechat (we don't surcharge over 3x, however our website definitely will...)

    Internal Colour (inc. Cast Guards)

  • Tear Drop (ST64)
    Globe Style (G95)
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    For Soft Atmospheres

    Frosted G95 Bulbs - These bulbs provide a diffused light, making these bulbs ideal for bedrooms, kitchen island benches, entryways, and places otherwise touched in the evening.

    For Optimum Colour

    3000K Bulbs (Clear or Frosted) - These will provide a neutral light, uneffected by the yellow colouring (2200/2700K), thus are ideal for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Garages, and similar areas that require adequate lighting and colour rendering.

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3-Year Warranty 180-Day Returns Australian Made

Product description

The full story

Design notes · materials · how it lives outdoors

The Cafe Cord Pendant is a popular lighting fixture that has quickly gained popularity due to its stylish design and high-end feel. Made with top-quality materials, this pendant light not only provides excellent illumination but also adds a touch of elegance to any room.

One of the most notable features of the Cafe Cord Pendant is its variety of colours. Available in a range of shades such as black, white, burnished copper, and silver, you can choose the colour that best complements your decor. Whether you prefer a sleek monochromatic look or want to add a pop of colour to your space, there is a Cafe Cord Pendant for every style.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, this pendant light also offers practical features such as an IP44 rating. This means that it is suitable for use in bathrooms and other damp areas. You can now enjoy the sophisticated look of this pendant light without worrying about moisture or water damage.

The Cafe Cord Pendant also boasts a high-end feel that will elevate any room it is placed in. Its premium quality materials, including metal and glass, give it a luxurious touch that cannot be replicated by other lighting fixtures. With its sleek design and impeccable craftsmanship, the Cafe Cord Pendant is sure to impress your guests and elevate the overall look of your space.

Materials & craft

Every shade is hand-spun in our Carrum Downs workshop — shaped on a lathe, not pressed in a die. We work in aluminium for three reasons:

  • It’s light. A spun-aluminium shade weighs a fraction of a steel equivalent, easier to ship and mount, with less load on brackets, arms, and ceiling roses.
  • It doesn’t corrode. Steel rusts. Aluminium doesn’t — even in coastal salt or humid climates. Powdercoat seals it; the underlying metal stays sound for the long haul.
  • It takes more skill to spin. Aluminium is softer and less forgiving than steel, so a clean shade silhouette is a craft outcome, not a stamping outcome.

 

At-A-Glance Specifications

FeatureDetails
OriginHandcrafted in Australia — Carrum Downs, VIC
Shade StyleCafe Shade — 17 cm
MountingCord pendant (15 cm decorative ceiling rose)
Standard RatingIP44 — outdoor-rated as standard
Pro UpgradeIP55 Beacon Caged (formerly Atomic) — full weather & coastal protection
LampholderE27 / Edison Screw — 60W max — dimmable (LED dimmer)
Input VoltageAC ~ 230V / 50Hz
ConstructionHand-spun aluminium shade, die-cast aluminium fittings, powdercoat-sealed
AestheticFrench Provincial · Compact · Premium
Australian Made✓ Yes

Dimensions

Product CodeShade Size (Diameter)Overall WidthOverall HeightOverall Weight
AU-C-CAFE1717cm17cm125cm0.88Kg

Please Note:

  • For Chain, Stem, and Flush Mounted Pendants, the available options () are supplied in the selected Finish.
  • For Cord Pendants, the available options () are supplied in Black Ace Finish unless requested otherwise (surcharge applies).
  • Dimensions below are shown using mounting hardware type (Cord/Chain/Stem/Flush) shown pre-selected on the product page. All Dimensions are rounded up to the nearest Centimetre.
Our Shipping & Despatch Timeline

Made to order – dispatched in 7–14 business days, then 2–9 business days with Australia Post depending on your state.

See full delivery times & our on-time record →

For products “in-stock”, we generally ship within the two-three (2-3) business days. The general rule for online orders is “two weeks lead-time”.
Certain finishes are quicker/easier to produce, thus the higher the complexity of your order (multiple colours/products), the longer the lead-time.

Product ConfigurationExpected Lead-Time (Business Days)
Smaller Quantities / Same Colours5-7 Business Days
Larger Quantities (10+) / Metallics / All-Over Colours 7-10 Business Days
Custom Colours / Duotones / Specialist Mounting / Customer10-14 Business Days
Our Warranties

As an Industrial Lighting Manufacturer, we’re certain our products will exceed warranties published. We have some understandable exclusions however expect the best from our lighting products and you should too.

Three (3) years from the date of purchase; where the,

  • Lighting utilised in a residential setting (House / Home / Unit).
  • Lighting installed in the correct Location Rating as certified.
  • Lighting powder-coated in Dulux Electro Powder Coat or “Coastal Colours” as defined

Two (2) years from the date of purchase; where,

  • Where Lighting is used in a commercial settings (Restaurant / Public Space / High-Traffic).
  • Any component of the Good is powder-coated in anything but Dulux Electro powder coat or WS975-GalvanisedDesigned to age.
  • Where any item of the product is situated within 200m from a coastal environment (excluding Coastal Rated Powdercoats).

We offer a 5-Year Warranty for customers opting into our “Photo Review” program. For information on how to apply for this program, please contact us.

Swapping Products & Components

Our ability as a manufacturer is to supply you with options, far exceeding your local lighting store. Have you purchased a wall light, and would have loved it to be a pendant instead, or decided it was too big on first impressions and needed to downsize? We can offer you this service, and a touch more. We offer no charge to down-size the shade, however charge the cost of the difference (ie $20) plus freight incurred by us as a courtesy. Hardware, components and similar products are charged as a proverbial (and nominal) cost. Need to know more? Contact us!

Returns & Credits

Barn Light provides a generous 90-day refund or 180 day exchange for change of mind purchase. Over 90-days and within 180-Days, we offer a credit for the same value.

Read our Return Policy

Specifications
Product Information
Product Code (Base)AU-C-CAFE17


BrandBarn Light Australia
Country of OriginAustralian Made
Manufactured FromHand-Spun Aluminium, Die-Cast Aluminium, Extruded Aluminium
  
Technical / Electrical
IP RatingIP44 – Outdoor Rated
Max Wattage60W Max
Input VoltageAC ~ 230V(+/-10%) / 50Hz
LampholderE27 / ES / Edison Screw
Dimmable?Yes – Use LED Dimmer
Bulb Supplied?No – Optional
Total Bulbs1x
Hand-spun, hung on a cord

The Cafe Cord Pendant — a soft, modern drop.

The same hand-spun shade you know, dropped on a cord from a ceiling rose. Choose outdoor-rated PVC, or one of our cloth cords in plain, houndstooth or cotton twist for a vintage textile detail. We spin the aluminium, powdercoat it and wire it to order in Melbourne.

In the wild

Where the lives

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Australian MadeIP55 Coastal60W MaxE27 EdisonDimmable3-Year Warranty
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