TAPER pendant

Designed for open-plan environments, the TAPER pendant offers excellent sound absorption with an NRC of .85+ and versatile lighting options, including downlight and diffuse modes. Its adjustable suspension and size options ensure tailored interior design solutions.

The TAPER pendant by Sabin reimagines the classic lampshade, combining high-performance acoustics with customizable illumination. Featuring Sabin’s signature sewn construction and a minimal, exposed metal frame, TAPER delivers both structure and visual impact. Available in lit or unlit options, with downlight or diffuse lighting, this pendant offers flexible design solutions. With diameters from 20–89 inches, suspension lengths up to 120 inches, and NRC ratings of .85+, TAPER enhances both sound control and ambiance in open-plan interiors.

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Lauren Brant

Staff Writer, interiors+sources and BUILDINGS

Lauren Brant is Staff Writer for both interiors+sources and BUILDINGS. She is an award-winning editor and reporter whose work has appeared in daily and weekly newspapers. In 2020, the weekly newspaper won the Rhoades Family Weekly Print Sweepstakes—the division winner across the state's weekly newspapers. Lauren was also awarded the top feature photo across Class A papers. She holds a B.A. in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University-Fort Collins and a M.S. in organizational management from Chadron State College.