Lotus Pendant Light by MacMaster

The Lotus Pendant Light is MacMaster at its most delicate. Wide, shallow petals spread out from a small centre, so the light seems to float rather than hang, with soft curves that read almost weightless overhead.

Alex MacMaster launched the Lotus in 2012. It is made by hand to order in Worcestershire in three sizes, from a Mini of 10.6 in to a Large of 27.5 in across.

“Where timber becomes art.”

The Design Story

Where most pendants grow downward, the Lotus spreads sideways, using the horizontal space to create a flatter form with long, sweeping petals.

The secret is the material. Each petal has a core of exceptionally thin, sustainably sourced birch ply, faced with oak or walnut. That thin core lets the petals follow the proportions of a real flower while staying strong, something timber is rarely asked to do.

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

Because it is so shallow, the Lotus brings sculpture to rooms that cannot take a tall pendant. The petals catch the light from beneath and glow at their edges, and a group of them at different heights reads like a lily pond turned upside down. Choose oak for a fresh, Scandinavian feel or walnut for warmth and depth.

Where It's Best Placed

The maker recommends the Lotus over a dining table, alone or in a group, and for rooms with lower ceilings. It can also be grouped at random heights down a stairwell. The Mini (10.6 in) is ideal in clusters, the Small (21.2 in) over an island or small table, and the Large (27.5 in) as a centrepiece over a dining table.

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

Why does the Lotus Pendant Light look so light and delicate?

Each petal is built on an exceptionally thin core of sustainably sourced birch ply, faced with oak or walnut. The thin core lets the petals keep natural, flower-like proportions while staying strong, so the pendant appears almost weightless.

Is the Lotus Pendant Light suitable for a low ceiling?

Yes. It is one of the shallowest MacMaster pendants: the Large is only 7.1 in (18 cm) deep and the Small 5.5 in (14 cm). The maker recommends it for rooms with lower ceilings.

How many sizes of Lotus Pendant Light are there?

Three: Mini at 10.6 in (27 cm) across, Small at 21.2 in (54 cm) and Large at 27.5 in (70 cm). Each comes in oak or walnut.

Can Lotus Pendant Lights be grouped?

They can. Alex MacMaster suggests grouping them over a dining table or hanging them at random heights down a stairwell, where the petals overlap like a floating garden.

Is the Lotus Pendant Light wired for U.S. homes?

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

When will my Lotus Pendant Light arrive?

Each Lotus 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.