Wedge 36 in Pendant Light | Blackjack Lighting

Wedge builds a halo out of a single repeated shape. A slim center ring carries a double row of trapezoidal forms, one row angled upward and one downward, so that in profile each pair opens like a shallow V and the whole fixture reads as a crown of flared blades. At 36 inches across and only 5 inches deep, it is a broad, low disc that spreads horizontally across a room rather than dropping into it.

Every wedge is lit, and because the two rows face opposite ways, the fixture throws light in both directions at once: down onto the table or floor, and up across the ceiling, where the reflected glow softens shadows and makes the room feel taller. Polished Chrome multiplies the effect, picking up the light along every edge so the ring sparkles even from across the room. Blackjack describes Wedge as award-winning; in a dining room, a double-height living space or a reception area, it acts as both sculpture and main light.

Design notes

• A crown of wedges: two rows of trapezoidal forms on a center ring, one angled up and one down.
• Up and down light: the room below and the ceiling above are lit together for a soft, even atmosphere.
• Low, wide proportion: 36.1 in (91.7 cm) across and only 5 in (12.7 cm) high.
• Quality of light: 2,800 lumens at 3000K and 90 CRI from a 46 W integrated LED.
• Bright metal: Polished Chrome catches the light along every edge of the wedges.

Specifications

Downloads

• Wedge 36 in specification sheet (PDF)
• Wedge 36 in instruction 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!" Wedge puts that idea in the round: a crown of flat, lit forms that throws light both up and down.

Questions

What is the idea behind Wedge?

It builds a chandelier from one repeated shape. Two rows of lit trapezoidal forms, angled in opposite directions on a center ring, create a flared crown that lights the ceiling and the room at the same time.

Where does Wedge sit in Blackjack's collection?

Wedge is an award-winning design in the Signature Series and is made in 26 in and 36 in sizes. This listing is the 36 in, scaled for larger rooms and higher ceilings.

Is the 36 in the right size for my space?

At just over 3 ft across and only 5 in deep, it suits a long dining table, a living room or a reception area, and its adjustable suspension (10 in to 152 in overall) works with standard and tall ceilings alike.

What is the light like, and can it be dimmed?

2,800 lumens of 3000K, 90 CRI light, split between uplight and downlight for a soft, even room. It runs on 120-277VAC and dims with TRIAC, ELV or 0-10V controls.

What warranty does it carry?

Three years on the integrated LED and its power supply, and one year on materials and workmanship, for the original buyer in the US and Canada.