TSA 76 in Linear Pendant | Blackjack Lighting

TSA is a long, level line of small lights. Thirty-six Short Frosted pendants, each a 1-inch cylinder 3 inches tall, hang at exactly the same height from a slender 75.4-inch canopy. From a distance they merge into a single glowing band; up close, they read as a precise row of individual lanterns, like a string of beads drawn tight.

The level pattern is what makes TSA practical as well as graphic. Because every pendant sits at the same height, the light spreads evenly along its full length, ideal over a long dining or conference table, a reception desk or a kitchen counter. The canopy is only 6 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep, so the ceiling line stays clean while the drops can be field adjusted to suit the room. Matte Black frames the row with dark sockets, White makes it quiet and bright, and Polished Chrome adds a line of small reflections.

Design notes

• Even, linear light: 36 frosted pendants at one height spread 3095 lumens along the length of a table.
• Repetition as form: 1 in (2.5 cm) by 3 in (7.6 cm) pendants in a precise level row.
• Slim canopy: 75.4 in (191.5 cm) by 6 in (15.2 cm), 2.5 in (6.4 cm) deep, with drivers inside.
• Adjustable height: drop up to 102 in, maximum overall height 104 in, field adjustable.
• Three finishes: Matte Black, White or Polished Chrome on the faceplate and sockets.

Specifications

Downloads

• TSA specification sheet (PDF)
• TSA installation instructions (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!" TSA lines up thirty-six of those small sources in a single, disciplined row, so the light itself draws the line across the room.

Questions

What is the idea behind TSA?

Order and repetition. Thirty-six identical frosted pendants hang level from one long canopy, so the fixture reads as a single line of light made of many small lanterns.

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 outlines each socket for a crisp, graphic row. White keeps the fixture light and soft against pale ceilings. Polished Chrome adds a line of sparkle.

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

3095 lumens in total at 3000K with a 90 CRI, spread evenly along the length. 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.