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Universal — Hand-Spun in Carrum Downs: broad spread of light refracted from a dish-like dome — shields eyes and neighbours from direct-bulb glare

The Universal Cord Pendant

The Universal earns its name — its slanted neck and dish-like dome refract a broad, even spread of light without the harshness of a direct-bulb view. A favourite for indoor pendant runs over kitchen islands and dining tables. Hand-spun from aluminium in our Carrum Downs workshop, then powdercoated in any of 50+ Dulux, Colorbond, and custom finishes.

The Universal Warehouse Shade — WHU25 (25 cm) and WHU35 (35 cm)

Broad spread of light refracted from a dish-like dome — shields eyes and neighbours from direct-bulb glare. Available in WHU25 (25 cm) and WHU35 (35 cm).

Cord Pendant mounting

Cord pendant — drops the shade from a 15 cm decorative ceiling rose. Cord type and length configured separately..

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. Every shade passes through a spinner’s hands before it reaches yours.

IP44 standard — IP55 Beacon Caged for the coast

The Universal Cord Pendant ships IP44-rated as standard — covered outdoor, alfresco, and bathroom installs all handled. Step up to the IP55 Beacon Caged (formerly Atomic) Pro Upgrade for exposed coastal façades or any wall that gets pressure-washed regularly. Glass enclosure must be installed for IP55 to apply.

Australian Made — hand-spun in Carrum Downs
Aesthetic — Industrial · Mid-century · Modern Warehouse
50+ powdercoat finishes — Dulux, Colorbond, and custom colour-matching
Aluminium, not steel — light, corrosion-resistant, and hand-spun on a lathe
Lampholder — E27 / Edison Screw, 60W max, dimmable with an LED dimmer

At-A-Glance Specifications

Feature	Details
Origin	Handcrafted in Australia — Carrum Downs, VIC
Shade Style	The Universal Warehouse Shade — WHU25 (25 cm) and WHU35 (35 cm)
Mounting	Cord Pendant
Standard Rating	IP44
Pro Upgrade	IP55 Beacon Caged (formerly Atomic) — full weather & coastal protection
Lampholder	E27 / Edison Screw — 60W max — dimmable (LED dimmer)
Input Voltage	AC ~ 230V / 50Hz
Construction	Hand-spun aluminium shade, die-cast aluminium fittings, powdercoat-sealed
Aesthetic	Industrial · Mid-century · Modern Warehouse
Australian Made	✓ Yes

Dimensions

Product Code	Shade Size (Diameter)	Overall Width	Overall Height	Overall Weight
AU-C-WHU25	25cm	25cm	115cm	0.78Kg
AU-C-WHU35	35cm	35cm	121cm	0.98Kg

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 Configuration	Expected Lead-Time (Business Days)
Smaller Quantities / Same Colours	5-7 Business Days
Larger Quantities (10+) / Metallics / All-Over Colours	7-10 Business Days
Custom Colours / Duotones / Specialist Mounting / Customer	10-14 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-Galvanised^{Designed 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-WHU25 AU-C-WHU35
Brand	Barn Light Australia
Country of Origin	Australian Made
Manufactured From	Die-Cast Aluminium, Extruded Aluminium

Technical / Electrical
IP Rating	IP44 – Outdoor Rated
Max Wattage	60W Max
Input Voltage	AC ~ 230V^(+/-10%) / 50Hz
Lampholder	E27 / ES / Edison Screw
Dimmable?	Yes – Use LED Dimmer
Bulb Supplied?	No – Optional
Total Bulbs	1x