Kura — Modern Twin-Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Kura is a study in restraint. Two crescent-shaped outer shades of finely woven black string are wrapped around a slender black frame, curving past one another to form an elegant overlapping silhouette — an architectural shape that reads almost like brushwork against the ceiling. Inside, two frosted-glass cylinder shades sit hidden among the strings, glowing warmly when lit and casting a soft, diffused light through the woven outer screen.

It is unmistakably modern: the kind of fixture you would find in a Tokyo apartment, a Copenhagen guest house, or a thoughtfully renovated flat. The name Kura is drawn from the Japanese word for a traditional storehouse — a small architectural form prized for its simplicity, its restraint, and its quiet sense of considered beauty. The fixture shares those same qualities.

Kura is purpose-built for rooms where a chandelier would feel excessive: contemporary bedrooms, hallways, dressing rooms, dining nooks, home offices, and the soft-lit corridors of new-build apartments. Sitting flush against the ceiling with only a 25 cm drop, it works beautifully where ceiling height is limited — flats, townhouses, converted lofts — while still delivering the warmth and character of a properly designed fixture. Pair it with warm-amber LED candle bulbs to bring out the subtle glow through the woven outer shades.

Where it works best

With its low-profile flush mount design, the Kura is built for rooms where ceiling height is limited — a bedroom, a landing, a utility room, or a children's room. The twin-shade arrangement provides generous light coverage across the ceiling without the visual weight of a pendant.

Specification

Despatch & delivery

Dispatched from our UK fulfilment partner within 1–3 working days, fully tracked. Free UK delivery on every order. 30-day returns — see our Shipping & Returns page for full details.