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Balbo 8 Light Semi-Flush Ceiling Light - Nickel With Cognac Glass

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Description

The Balbo is a 50cm semi-flush ceiling light built around eight blown-glass globes in a cognac amber tint, each housing a G9 bulb (sold separately). The globes attach to a polished nickel frame that sits 29.5cm below the ceiling, making this suitable for rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above where a full chandelier drop would hang too low.

Designed for dining rooms, larger bedrooms and entrance halls, the Balbo provides decorative lighting across a 4-5m space while fitting flush enough to avoid head clearance issues. The eight G9 bulbs total up to 224W maximum load, though most users pair this with LED G9 capsules in the 3-5W range for ambient rather than task lighting. The cognac glass softens and warms the light output, turning each globe into a diffuser rather than a bright point source.

The nickel finish on the frame is polished rather than brushed, giving reflective highlights under daylight and pairing well with both warm brass accents and cooler chrome fittings in the same room. Each globe is individually mouth-blown, so expect minor variations in the amber tint depth and bubble patterns between pieces — this is characteristic of artisan glass production. The 50cm diameter and layered globe arrangement give the fitting visual weight without the mass of a crystal chandelier.

The Balbo mounts to a standard UK ceiling rose via a metal backplate, with the wiring concealed inside the nickel canopy. The IP20 rating limits this to dry interior use only — avoid bathrooms, wet rooms and outdoor locations.

Specification
Height 29.5cm
Diameter 50cm
Max Height 32cm
Min Height 32cm
Finish Nickel
Construction Metal
IP Rating IP20
Voltage AC 220-240
Bulb Base G9
Wattage 28
Warranty 2 Year Guarantee
Downloads

Product Manual

Frequently Asked

What bulbs does it take?

The Balbo takes eight G9 capsule bulbs, sold separately. Each lamp can be up to 28W, though most users fit LED G9 capsules in the 3-5W range for lower running costs and less heat output. Warm white (2700K-3000K) suits the cognac glass tone.

Is it dimmable?

Dimmer compatibility depends on the bulbs you fit. G9 LED capsules vary — some are dimmable, others are not. Check the bulb packaging and ensure your dimmer switch is rated for LED loads if using dimmable LEDs.

What ceiling height is needed?

The fitting projects 29.5cm from the ceiling, so a minimum room height of 2.4m is recommended to avoid the lower globes sitting below head height in circulation areas. In a dining room the fitting typically sits 700-900mm above the table surface.

Can it be used in a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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Takes standard G9 bulbs, so you choose the brightness and colour to suit the room.

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    Description

    The Balbo is a 50cm semi-flush ceiling light built around eight blown-glass globes in a cognac amber tint, each housing a G9 bulb (sold separately). The globes attach to a polished nickel frame that sits 29.5cm below the ceiling, making this suitable for rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above where a full chandelier drop would hang too low.

    Designed for dining rooms, larger bedrooms and entrance halls, the Balbo provides decorative lighting across a 4-5m space while fitting flush enough to avoid head clearance issues. The eight G9 bulbs total up to 224W maximum load, though most users pair this with LED G9 capsules in the 3-5W range for ambient rather than task lighting. The cognac glass softens and warms the light output, turning each globe into a diffuser rather than a bright point source.

    The nickel finish on the frame is polished rather than brushed, giving reflective highlights under daylight and pairing well with both warm brass accents and cooler chrome fittings in the same room. Each globe is individually mouth-blown, so expect minor variations in the amber tint depth and bubble patterns between pieces — this is characteristic of artisan glass production. The 50cm diameter and layered globe arrangement give the fitting visual weight without the mass of a crystal chandelier.

    The Balbo mounts to a standard UK ceiling rose via a metal backplate, with the wiring concealed inside the nickel canopy. The IP20 rating limits this to dry interior use only — avoid bathrooms, wet rooms and outdoor locations.

    Specification
    Height 29.5cm
    Diameter 50cm
    Max Height 32cm
    Min Height 32cm
    Finish Nickel
    Construction Metal
    IP Rating IP20
    Voltage AC 220-240
    Bulb Base G9
    Wattage 28
    Warranty 2 Year Guarantee
    Downloads

    Product Manual

    Frequently Asked

    What bulbs does it take?

    The Balbo takes eight G9 capsule bulbs, sold separately. Each lamp can be up to 28W, though most users fit LED G9 capsules in the 3-5W range for lower running costs and less heat output. Warm white (2700K-3000K) suits the cognac glass tone.

    Is it dimmable?

    Dimmer compatibility depends on the bulbs you fit. G9 LED capsules vary — some are dimmable, others are not. Check the bulb packaging and ensure your dimmer switch is rated for LED loads if using dimmable LEDs.

    What ceiling height is needed?

    The fitting projects 29.5cm from the ceiling, so a minimum room height of 2.4m is recommended to avoid the lower globes sitting below head height in circulation areas. In a dining room the fitting typically sits 700-900mm above the table surface.

    Can it be used in a bathroom?

    No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.