Iris Pendant Light by MacMaster

The Iris Pendant Light takes the leaves of the Iris Floor Light into the air. Alex MacMaster curves each timber leaf at one of three angles and spaces them around a slender stem, so the pendant opens like a flower seen from below.

Launched in 2010, it belongs to the founding family of MacMaster designs and is still made by hand to order in two sizes, in oak or walnut.

“Where timber becomes art.”

The Design Story

The leaves fall into three tiers, each bent to its own angle and set at a measured distance from the next. That rhythm is what gives the Iris its balance: from any side the pendant reads as one composed form rather than a bundle of parts.

Light from the hidden bulb warms the inner faces of the leaves and throws soft shadows across the ceiling, giving every leaf its own edge and character. Each one is a thin lamination of certified birch plywood faced with American white oak or black walnut, shaped and finished by hand in the Worcestershire workshop.

About the Designer

Alex MacMaster founded MacMaster Design in 2009 on a simple belief: that the objects we live with every day deserve the care usually kept for fine art. He works from a studio in the Worcestershire countryside, at The Guildings in Trimpley near Bewdley, and designs and builds each piece himself, from the first sketch to the final finish.

His work draws on Art Deco geometry, the organic forms of plants and flowers, and the quiet beauty of timber grain. Design, development, making and packing all happen under one roof, and offcuts from one range feed the next, so very little goes to waste. MacMaster pieces now light private homes, luxury hotels and flagship stores across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Why You'll Love It

One Iris over a table is a quiet sculpture; three or five over a long room become a canopy of leaves. The light is warm and diffused, so it flatters faces and timber alike. Oak keeps the look airy and pale, walnut adds depth and a darker grain, and because every leaf is bent by hand, the pendant you receive carries its own small variations.

Where It's Best Placed

The Large, 29.5 in across, suits a dining table, an entrance hall or a double-height space. The Small, 21.7 in across, works over a kitchen island or in a bedroom. Alex designed the Iris to be especially striking in groups, so larger rooms, restaurants and hotel lobbies can take a cluster hung at different heights.

Product Details

Sizes, Finishes and SKUs

Recognition

The MacMaster studio has been awarded five-star tradestand honours by the Royal Horticultural Society at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026, at RHS Hampton Court Palace in 2025, and at RHS Sandringham and RHS Badminton in 2026. These awards recognise the studio's exhibits as a whole.

Questions We Hear Most

What inspired the shape of the Iris Pendant Light?

Alex MacMaster based it on the long, curving leaves of the iris. The leaves are bent at three different angles and spaced evenly around the stem, which gives the pendant its balanced, flower-like silhouette.

How does the Iris Pendant Light look when it is switched on?

The bulb is tucked inside the leaves, so its light warms their inner faces and casts soft shadows on the ceiling and walls. The effect is ambient and sculptural rather than a bright downlight.

Which size of Iris Pendant Light should I choose?

The Large is 29.5 in (75 cm) across and 17.7 in (45 cm) tall, a good scale for a dining table or a high ceiling. The Small is 21.7 in (55 cm) across and 13.8 in (35 cm) tall, and suits kitchen islands, bedrooms and lower rooms.

Can I hang several Iris Pendant Lights together?

Yes. The maker describes the Iris as especially attractive in groups, and a cluster hung at staggered heights works beautifully in larger rooms, stairwells and restaurants.

Is the Iris Pendant Light wired for the United States?

Yes. It is supplied for 120 V with an E26 lampholder, a 39.4 in (1 m) black fabric cord and a 4.9 in brushed stainless steel canopy, with CE/UL rated parts. Use an LED bulb of up to 20 W; the bulb is not included.

How long will my Iris Pendant Light take to arrive?

Each Iris Pendant Light is made to order by hand in Worcestershire, England. Allow about 4 to 8 weeks for it to be shaped, assembled and finished in the workshop, plus shipping time to you. The wait is part of what you are buying: a light made for your home, not taken from a shelf.

Shipping Info

Free shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100. Because each piece is made for you by hand, it is final sale: one more reason it will be built with real care.