Ole Lighting Bimba Pendant

Choosing a statement pendant is rarely just about the shade — it's about what happens to the light around it. Open-cage pendants can disappoint when the bulb choice lets them down, and with a design this considered, picking the wrong lamp undermines the whole effect. Getting that combination right from the start saves you a return trip up the ladder.

Pendants like the Bimba are designed around the visible bulb — the lamp isn't hidden, it's part of the composition. That means a decorative LED filament bulb (E27 fitting, screw cap, widely available) isn't optional here — it's essential to the intended look. The open metalwork allows light to pass through the vertical rod gaps, scattering warmth and sparkle across surrounding surfaces rather than directing it downward.

The Ole Lighting Bimba is a sculptural suspension pendant from the Spanish brand's sustainable cord collection. At 130 cm in length, its spindle-shaped metal cage — widest in the lower third and tapering at both ends — creates a dramatic vertical accent particularly well suited to high-ceilinged spaces. The open-work structure is finished in a warm tan tone, paired with contrasting black hardware: suspension cable, lamp holder, and ceiling canopy. Light filters through the vertical rod gaps to produce patterned ambient warmth on walls and ceilings.

What sets the Bimba apart is its handbraided cord — 85 metres of it — made from recycled plastic bottles, giving a genuinely sustainable specification story without sacrificing tactile quality. The cord is integral to the structural aesthetic of the piece, wrapping the metal frame to soften its industrial geometry. Cord colour options allow a degree of personalisation; one or two colours can be selected to suit the wider interior palette.

The pendant takes a single E27 lamp, not included. To honour the design intent, a decorative LED filament bulb is strongly recommended — this keeps energy consumption low while ensuring the visible lamp contributes to rather than detracts from the overall effect. No driver or transformer is required for E27 mains-voltage fittings. Suspension length is 130 cm overall; ceiling height should be considered at specification stage. The fixture is supplied with a small circular black metal canopy for ceiling mounting.

At Lightsource Mallorca, we help you specify pendants like the Bimba with the full picture — cord colour, bulb type, and ceiling height all considered before anything is ordered. It's the kind of detail that keeps projects on time and installations looking exactly as intended. The Bimba carries a 3-year warranty, and as part of a curated selection of design-led Spanish lighting, it represents a smart, value-engineered choice for interiors where sustainability and aesthetics need to work together.