The Original: Stem & Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Bring the elegance of the “Roaring Twenties” into the modern era with The Original. Inspired by the classic industrial barn lights of the 1920s, this fixture bridges the gap between rugged factory utility and sophisticated home design. Whether you are lighting a rustic farmhouse, a sleek Hampton-style kitchen, or a vintage-inspired storefront, The Original provides a timeless silhouette that adapts to your vision.

Versatile Mounting Options

This product now combines our two most popular ceiling configurations into one selection:

The Stem Mount: A nod to the traditional warehouse style, featuring a rigid 20mm or 25mm aluminium stem for a structured, period-correct look.
The Flush Mount: The ideal solution for lower ceilings or minimalist spaces, providing a sleek, low-profile aesthetic without sacrificing the iconic “curvy” shade personality.

Built to a Higher Standard

Unlike mass-produced imitations, every Original shade is proudly manufactured in Australia using commercial-grade, die-cast aluminium. We utilize manufacturing methods that pre-date the modern “disposable” era, ensuring your lighting is a lifelong investment rather than a temporary fixture.

Customization & Weather Protection

A Palette of Possibilities: Choose from a wide array of powder-coated finishes, from classic architectural tones to bold, playful statement colours.
IP Rated for Longevity: As standard, this fixture carries an IP44 rating, making it splash-proof and ideal for bathrooms and protected outdoor areas.
The IP55 Upgrade: For those installing in more exposed environments or high-moisture zones, we offer an IP55 Upgrade. This surcharge-based option includes the specialized casting and protective glass assembly required to shield your light against dust and low-pressure water jets.

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.

Comparison at a Glance

Feature	Specification
Material	Die-Cast Commercial Grade Aluminium
Origin	Australian Made
Standard Rating	IP44 (Splashed water protected)
Optional Rating	IP55 Upgrade (Includes glass & specialized casting)
Styles	Stem Mount or Flush Mount
Aesthetic	Industrial, Farmhouse, Hampton, Vintage

Lampholder: E27 / Edison Screw — 60W max — dimmable (LED dimmer)

At-A-Glance Specifications

Feature	Details
Origin	Handcrafted in Australia — Carrum Downs, VIC
Shade Style	The Original Warehouse Shade — 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 cm
Mounting	Fixed ceiling light
Standard Rating	IP44 — outdoor-rated as standard
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-Vintage · Hamptons · Modern Farmhouse
Australian Made	✓ Yes

Dimensions

Product Code	Shade Size (Diameter)	Overall Width	Overall Height	Overall Weight
AU-CL-WHS30	30cm	30cm	36cm	0.66Kg
AU-CL-WHS40	40cm	40cm	37cm	0.9Kg
AU-CL-WHS50	50cm	50cm	40cm	1.2Kg
AU-CL-WHS60	60cm	60cm	44cm	1.74Kg

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

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

Free shipping (Minimum $600) where offered is provided by Australia Post. Transit Times from Carrum Downs, VIC does not include manufacturing time (table shown above).

State – Despatching from VIC, 3201	Estimated Delivery (Business Days)
VIC	2-3 Days
NSW / ACT	2-3 Days
QLD	2-5 Days
TAS	2-4 Days
SA	2-3 Days
WA	4-5 Days
NT	4-6 Days
New Zealand	8-12 Days (Major Metro)

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-CL-WHS30 AU-CL-WHS40 AU-CL-WHS50 AU-CL-WHS60
Brand	Barn Light Australia
Country of Origin	Australian Made
Manufactured From	Hand-Spun Aluminium, 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