Stella Expandable Pendant by Pablo – Graphite or Sand, 10" to 59"
Stella Expandable Pendant by Pablo – Graphite or Sand, 10" to 59"
$1,850.00
$1,480.00
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Stella Expandable Pendant by Pablo is a pendant of pivoting aluminum arms you expand from 10 to 59 inches, reshaping both form and light.
Graphite or Sand, in 2700K or 3000K.
Meet the Designer
Designed by
Pablo and Fernando Pardo
Pablo Pardo is a Venezuelan-born industrial designer and founder of Pablo Designs, established in San Francisco in 1993. A 1986 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, his early work included product and automotive design for 3M, IDEO, Toylab and Chrysler. His lighting blends technical innovation with simplicity, tactility and warmth, creating objects that feel natural to use and reflect a commitment to permanence. His work has earned international awards, and Piccola is held in SFMOMA’s permanent collection.
Fernando Pardo is a Venezuelan-born industrial designer and University of Cincinnati graduate. His work spans transportation, consumer electronics, furniture and lighting, with designs for BMW, Sony, Dell, Embraer and Pablo Designs. His human-centered approach brings technical precision and a sensitivity to form and interaction, creating thoughtful objects that feel natural to use. His international recognition includes Concept Car of the Year for BMW’s GINA and a Red Dot Award for Pixo, designed with his twin brother, Pablo.
Stella by Pablo and Fernando Pardo, 2025.
The Design Story
Stella is by Pablo and Fernando Pardo (2025). Made up of multiple interwoven aluminum arm segments with strategically placed pivot joints, it transforms from inward-facing illumination to downward-facing direct lighting as it expands outward. Its playful, highly interactive design invites a new kind of relationship with the light source: you shape it.
Why You’ll Love It
You can resize it as your space or mood changes: compact and glowing over a small table, wide and dramatic over a big one.
Made for Real Life
Hardwired, dimmable, 50,000-hour LED, and a field-friendly 10 ft (305 cm) cable.
Product Details
| Maker | Pablo Designs (San Francisco, since 1993) |
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| Designed by | Pablo and Fernando Pardo |
| Collection | Stella |
| What it is | Expandable pendant, hardwired |
| Size | Expands from 10 in (25.4 cm) to 59 in (150 cm) diameter |
| Made from | Aluminum arm segments |
| Finish options | Graphite or Sand |
| Light | 45 W linear COB LED |
| Brightness | 1,700 lumens (38 lumens per watt) |
| Light color | Fixed 2700K or 3000K, chosen when you order (not dim-to-warm) |
| Color accuracy | 90 CRI |
| Dims | TRIAC/ELV and 0–10V dimming |
| Input voltage | 120–277V, 50/60 Hz |
| LED lifespan | 50,000 hours |
| Certifications | ETL, CE; Title 20 compliant |
| Warranty | 1 year from Pablo Designs |
| Pablo item no. | STEL 16 BLK 2700K, STEL 16 SAND 2700K, STEL 16 BLK 3000K, STEL 16 SAND 3000K |
Dimensions
| Collapsed | 10 in (25.4 cm) diameter x 21.25 in (54 cm) tall |
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| Fully expanded | 59 in (150 cm) diameter x 10 in (25 cm) tall |
| Canopy | 9.5 in (24 cm) diameter x 2 in (5 cm) |
| Cable length | 10 ft (305 cm) |
Where It Shines
Over a dining table, in an entry foyer, or in a group of several at different sizes.
Questions We Hear Most
Can I change the size later?
Yes, it expands and contracts.
Which finish is warmer?
Sand.
What color temperature?
Choose a fixed 2700K or 3000K LED when you order. It does not dim to warmer tones.
Is it good for a foyer?
Yes, expanded it makes a striking statement.
How do I dim it?
With a TRIAC/ELV or 0–10V dimmer.
Who is it not for?
At 1,700 lumens it is an accent rather than a main light for a large room, it needs hardwiring, and the spec sheet lists no wet or outdoor rating.
Why We Love It
Stella is the pendant that grows with you. LoftModern is an authorized Pablo Designs retailer, so every piece ships new with Pablo’s full warranty.
Downloads
Pablo Designs documents, hosted here for easy download: Spec sheet (PDF) · Installation guide (PDF)
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
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| Ships From | United States |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
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