Visual Comfort Pedra Flush Ceiling Light

Large flush-mounted ceiling lights are a deceptively tricky specification. The temptation is to choose on looks alone — and then discover too late that the scale, lamp type, or finish feel wrong in the finished space. Getting the size, light spread, and material character right before installation is the decision that matters.

For a fixture of this type, the critical questions are spread and atmosphere: how many light sources, at what positions, and what do the shades do to the light? Alabaster — a translucent natural stone — softens and diffuses the output from each lamp head, reducing glare and wrapping the room in a warm, even ambience. The result is fundamentally different from a glass or acrylic diffuser, both visually and in light quality.

The Visual Comfort Pedra Flush Ceiling Light, designed by Kelly Wearstler as part of the Visual Comfort Signature Collection, answers this brief directly. Eight staggered, rectangular metal arms radiate from a central circular hub, each terminating in a domed alabaster shade. The staggered arm lengths create a wide, asymmetrical spread of light sources across the ceiling plane — providing multi-directional illumination suited to generous living spaces, dining rooms, and entrance halls. IP20 rated, this fixture is specified for interior use.

The design sits at the intersection of sharp geometric metalwork and organic stone materiality — linear forms softened by the natural veining of each alabaster shade. Because alabaster is a natural stone, no two shades are identical; colour and texture will vary, which is a feature rather than a fault. Available in Antique-Burnished Brass or Bronze, and offered in Large, Extra-Large, and Grande sizes to suit the scale of the space.

Installation is via a central circular canopy for direct surface mounting to the ceiling. The fixture is IP20 rated, meaning it is suitable for dry interior environments only — not for bathrooms or covered outdoor areas. Confirm lamp type and driver requirements with your installer prior to ordering; nine variants exist across the size and finish options, so specifying the correct combination at the outset avoids delays.

At Lightsource Studio, we work with design professionals, self-builders, and project owners to make specification decisions like this straightforward. Selecting the right size and finish for your ceiling height and room dimensions is exactly the kind of call we help with — so the fixture arrives correct, on time, and ready to install.