TGD 38 in Linear Pendant | Blackjack Lighting

TGD hangs ten small frosted globes from a single slim canopy, each on its own fine cable and each at a different height. The pattern is set at the factory to look loose and random, like a handful of bubbles caught rising through the air, while the canopy above stays a strict, narrow rectangle just 6 inches wide and 37.7 inches long.

The frosted acrylic globes, 3 inches across, glow softly and evenly, so the fixture lights a table with many gentle points rather than one strong source. That scattering of light is what gives TGD its charm over a dining table, an island or in an entry: from any angle the globes overlap differently, and the composition never looks quite the same twice. The finish on the canopy faceplate and sockets sets the frame: Matte Black for a crisp graphic line, White to let the globes float, Polished Chrome for a touch of shine.

Design notes

• Many soft points of light: ten frosted globes share 860 lumens, glowing gently rather than glaring.
• Random composition: globes on 7.5 in (19 cm) centers, hung at varied heights pre-set by the factory.
• Slim canopy: 37.7 in (95.8 cm) by 6 in (15.2 cm), only 2.5 in (6.4 cm) deep, with drivers inside.
• Field adjustable: cables can be raised or lowered, up to a 104 in maximum overall drop.
• Three finishes: Matte Black, White or Polished Chrome on faceplate and sockets.

Specifications

Downloads

• TGD specification sheet (PDF)

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!" TGD turns that thinking into a playful composition: ten small glowing spheres scattered in the air beneath one quiet line.

Questions

What is the idea behind TGD?

Contrast between order and play: a strict, slim canopy above and ten frosted globes hung at random heights below, so the fixture feels light and spontaneous.

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 to make LED-native fixtures.

Which finish should I choose?

Matte Black gives a strong outline and works well against light ceilings. White lets the canopy disappear so only the glowing globes register. Polished Chrome adds a reflective accent.

What is the light like, and how is it controlled?

860 lumens in total at 3000K with a 90 CRI, spread across ten soft globes. It dims on TRIAC, ELV and 0-10V controls.

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.