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Papavero Flush Mount

Ceiling Lamp

Papavero Flush Mount

$410.00

1 Size D 46cm x H 12cm / ∅ 18.1″ x H 4.7″

2 Finishes Natural wood & White

3 Kelvin range Warm Light

SKU RDC-164511-05Made to order · built in limited runs
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The piece

Semi-Flush Ceiling Lamp · Rubberwood · Shell Mosaic Shade · Natural or Walnut · Integrated LED

A rubberwood ring frame — available in natural or walnut finish — holds a downward-facing bowl shade composed of a dense mosaic of ivory shell tiles. The tiles cover the shade surface in a hand-assembled pattern; each tile is a small irregular piece of natural shell, producing a surface that is simultaneously flat in form and visually complex in texture. Among the shell tiles, hand-placed agate stone accents and abalone shell squares are set at intervals — the agate providing earthy mineral depth, the abalone introducing subtle iridescence that shifts with viewing angle and light source direction.

The integrated LED shines downward through the shell bowl, the light diffusing through the translucent tile gaps into a warm, textured glow on the surface below. At just 12–15 cm in height, the Papavero is a low-profile fixture suited to ceilings under 2.6 m — bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and breakfast nooks where a flush or semi-flush mount is the appropriate form. The two sizes — ∅ 46 cm and ∅ 56 cm — scale to the room and table size.

Materials

Frame Rubberwood Natural or walnut-stained rubberwood ring — warm grain, structurally rigid, holds the shell bowl in place.
Shade Ivory Shell Mosaic Dense hand-assembled mosaic of ivory shell tiles — each tile small and irregular, creating a richly textured white surface.
Accents Agate & Abalone Hand-placed agate stone and iridescent abalone shell squares set among the tile mosaic — mineral depth and color shift.

Frame Finish — Choose at Checkout

The shell mosaic shade is the same ivory-white on both versions. Choose your rubberwood frame finish below.

Natural Wood

Light honey-toned rubberwood grain — warm and airy. The pale frame and ivory shell shade share the same warm undertone, producing a cohesive, sunlit composition. Suits coastal, Japandi, and light-neutral interiors.

Walnut Wood

Deep espresso-toned walnut stain — richer and more contrasted. The dark frame sets off the ivory shell more prominently. Suits warm-dark, maximalist, and mid-century interiors where the contrast is intentional.

Size — Choose at Checkout

Small ∅ 46 cm
Diameter 46 cm ∅ 18.1″
Height 12 cm 4.7″
Wattage ~54W × 2

Bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and breakfast nooks. Room coverage up to approximately 15 m².

Large ∅ 56 cm
Diameter 56 cm ∅ 22″
Height 15 cm 5.9″
Wattage ~65W × 2

Larger bedrooms, dining rooms, and living rooms. Room coverage up to approximately 20 m².

Integrated LED — non-replaceable. Both sizes use two integrated LED modules (54W × 2 and 65W × 2 respectively). The LED is built into the fixture and cannot be replaced by the user. Contact us if service is required.

Low-profile design. At 12–15 cm in height, the Papavero is suited to ceilings at standard or lower heights (2.3–2.8 m). It is not suited to high-ceiling spaces where a flush mount would appear undersized relative to the room volume.

Specifications

SKU RDC-164511
Dimensions — S ∅ 46 × H 12 cm · ∅ 18.1″ × H 4.7″
Dimensions — L ∅ 56 × H 15 cm · ∅ 22″ × H 5.9″
Frame Finish Natural Wood · Walnut Wood (choose at checkout)
Frame Material Rubberwood
Shade Ivory shell tile mosaic · Agate stone accents · Abalone shell squares · Glass
Light Source Integrated LED × 2 · Non-replaceable · ~54W (S) / ~65W (L)
Voltage AC 110–240V · Universal
Mounting Semi-flush ceiling mount · Hardwired · Standard junction box
Best For Bedrooms · Bathrooms · Hallways · Dining rooms · Coastal, Japandi, bohemian, and organic interiors · Lower ceilings

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FAQ

Natural Wood or Walnut — which suits my interior? +

Natural Wood is lighter and airier — the honey-toned grain shares the same warm family as the ivory shell shade, creating a cohesive, organic whole. It suits coastal, Japandi, Scandi, and light-neutral interiors where the overall palette is warm and unforced. Walnut creates more visual contrast — the dark espresso-toned frame sets off the ivory shell more prominently, making the mosaic detail more apparent from a distance. It suits maximalist, mid-century, and warm-dark interiors where the contrast is deliberate.

What size suits my room? +

The ∅ 46 cm Small suits rooms up to approximately 15 m² — a standard bedroom (3 × 4 m), a bathroom, a hallway, or a breakfast nook. The ∅ 56 cm Large suits rooms up to approximately 20 m² — a larger bedroom, a dining room for 4–6 people, or a living room where the fixture is the only overhead source. For very large rooms (above 25 m²), consider using two fixtures in a linear arrangement rather than one large flush mount.

Is it dimmable? +

The dimmability depends on the integrated LED driver specification — refer to the spec sheet for confirmation. If the driver is TRIAC-compatible, the fixture can be connected to a standard TRIAC wall dimmer (sold separately — confirm it is rated for LED loads). If dimming is important for your installation, confirm dimmer compatibility before purchasing.

Is the shell mosaic fragile? +

Natural shell is a durable material in its finished and assembled form — the tiles are set and sealed, and the mosaic holds up well under normal ceiling conditions. However, shell and agate are natural materials that should not be exposed to prolonged moisture, direct water contact, or heavy vibration. For a bathroom installation, ensure the fixture is installed in a dry zone away from direct water spray. Dust with a soft dry cloth — avoid abrasive cleaners or direct water on the shell surface.

Care & delivery

Looking after it

Dust with a soft dry cloth. Stone, plated and painted finishes dislike solvents and abrasives, so keep both away from them; glass takes a lint-free cloth and a little glass cleaner. Solid brass is left unlacquered on most pieces and will warm and darken with handling, which is the material behaving as it should rather than a fault. Switch a fixture off and let it cool before cleaning it.

Who makes it

This piece is manufactured for Elio Marchetti by Radilum, our production partner for the collection.

We are a lighting house rather than a factory. We select the pieces, specify the finishes and the stone, and hold the relationship with the maker, and we would rather tell you that plainly than leave it unsaid. Questions about the manufacture of a specific fixture are welcome and we will answer them.

Delivery

Allow 28 to 43 business days from order to arrival, roughly six to nine weeks. Most of the collection is made to order, so that time covers the piece being built in the finish and size you chose, checked, packed and shipped. The same window applies wherever you are.

Shipping is free to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, with no minimum order.

Returns

You have ten days from receiving a piece to have it on its way back to us, under way inside those ten days rather than simply flagged with us on the tenth. Return postage on a change of mind is yours, there is no restocking fee, and the outcome is a refund to your original payment method rather than store credit. Made to order pieces return on the same terms as stock. Contact us before sending anything back.

Damaged or faulty on arrival

Separate from an ordinary return, and a longer window: twenty days from receipt to report it. Tell us before you send anything, keep the packaging until we have answered, and photographs of both the fault and the box help. Where a piece is faulty, damaged in transit or not what you ordered, we cover the return postage.

Installation

Any hardwired fixture should go in with a licensed electrician. Where a piece has particular requirements, a sloped ceiling, a chain that can be shortened, a specific socket, they are listed further up this page.

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The collection

Flush Mount Ceilings

Flush and semi-flush ceiling fixtures — low-profile alabaster, glass and brass lighting for hallways, bedrooms and lower ceilings, plus ceiling fan lights.

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