Flair 48 in Linear Pendant | Blackjack Lighting

Flair is a linear pendant drawn as a single tapered stroke. In section the body is a slim wedge, 3 inches deep and only 2.1 inches wide, so from most angles it reads as a fine dark line hanging above the table; from below, a continuous lens runs the full 48 inches and the line becomes light. The ends are where it shows its character: a faceted endcap closes each side, in matching metal or in solid-looking Maple or Walnut.

The proportions are deliberately lean, but the output is serious. Flair was designed to put bright, even light onto work surfaces, which makes it as natural over a long dining or kitchen table as over a desk or conference table. In Matte Black the profile becomes an architectural line that ties a room together; the wood endcaps add a warm, crafted detail at each end that you notice as you walk past.

Design notes

• Bright, even downlight: 2080 delivered lumens from a full-length lens, generous enough for tables and work surfaces.
• Lean section: a tapered 3 in (7.6 cm) by 2.1 in (5.3 cm) profile, 48.4 in (122.9 cm) long, so the fixture stays visually light.
• Endcap detail: matching metal for a seamless line, or Maple or Walnut for a warm accent.
• Adjustable height: suspended from a 20 in canopy with a drop adjustable up to 58 in.
• Matte Black finish: a crisp, non-reflective black that reads as a drawn line against walls and ceilings.

Specifications

Downloads

• Flair 48 in specification sheet (PDF)
• Flair 48 in installation instructions (PDF)
• Flair 48 in LM-79 photometric report (PDF)
• Flair 48 in IES file (ZIP)

Stephen Blackman and Blackjack Lighting

Blackjack Lighting is the studio of industrial designer Stephen Blackman, its President and Chief Design Officer. Trained in industrial design at Syracuse University, Blackman began his lighting career in 1984 at Sonneman Design Group, then founded Blackman Design Associates in 1988, designing decorative and architectural lighting for manufacturers including Kichler. He launched Blackjack in 2013 in suburban Chicago, now based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, to build fixtures conceived for LED from the first sketch.

His argument is that the LED should change the shape of a light, not just its efficiency. Rather than hiding a new source inside old bulb-and-shade forms, Blackjack designs around the small, flat, cool-running LED: thin discs, slim rods, glowing rings and lenses that let the light itself become the object. In his own words, "Decorative lighting by its nature is not primarily about optimizing lamp efficiency, it is primarily about decoration!" Flair is the slim rod at architectural scale: a narrow profile that only an LED source could keep this thin.

Questions

What is the design idea behind Flair?

To make a working linear light that still reads as a single fine line. The tapered profile keeps it slim from the side, while the full-length lens delivers strong, even light below.

Who is behind Blackjack Lighting?

Industrial designer Stephen Blackman, President and Chief Design Officer, who has designed lighting since 1984 and founded Blackjack in 2013 around LED-first fixtures.

Which endcap should I choose?

Matching metal endcaps keep Flair a pure black line. Maple adds a pale, Scandinavian warmth; Walnut gives a deeper, richer accent that pairs well with dark wood tables.

How bright is it, and how is it dimmed?

2080 delivered lumens at 3000K with a 90 CRI, enough to light a table or worktop. It dims on TRIAC controls as standard, with universal dimming available by special order.

What warranty does it carry?

Three years on the integrated LED source and LED power supply, and one year on materials and workmanship, for the original buyer in the US and Canada.