Banyan 3 Light E14 Pendant Light 50cm Antique Gold - Satin Nickel

Three curved arms lift from a slim satin nickel stem, each holding a small candle lamp beneath a single wide shade. That shade is faux silk, antique gold on the outside with a ruby lining that warms the light as it falls. At 50cm across it reads as a broad, low drum rather than a tall one, and the nickel below keeps the fitting from looking top heavy. It takes E14 candle lamps of up to 20W each, and we would fit slim LED candles here.

It hangs on a chain, so the drop can be set short over a hall console or let down over a dining table. The width suits a family table, a wide kitchen island or a generous landing, and it works in a bedroom too, where the ruby lining throws a warmer cast than a plain white liner would. Dimming is possible where the lamps you choose are dimmable ones. We would pick it over a cluster of small pendants in a room that wants one clear shape rather than several scattered points of light.

The metalwork is finished in satin nickel, brushed rather than bright, and the antique gold of the shade sits against it without competing. The shade is a dual faux silk, gold face and ruby inner, so it looks quite different lit and unlit: quiet and pale by day, deeper and warmer once the lamps are on. Keep the silk dry, since a soft brush or the upholstery head of a vacuum lifts dust well enough, and the metal wants nothing more than a dry cloth. It carries a one year warranty. We stock it for dry indoor rooms on a normal household supply, and it sits well alongside other satin nickel metalwork if you are matching finishes through a room. Lamps are not included.

What size is the shade?

The shade measures 500mm in diameter and 220mm deep, so it is a wide, shallow drum rather than a tall one.

How far down does it hang?

It comes with a 1.5m chain, giving an adjustable drop from 340mm at its shortest to 1800mm fully extended.

Which lamps should I use?

It takes three E14 lamps, and LED candles in the C35 shape are the best match. The maximum is 20W per lamp.

Can I put it on a dimmer?

Yes, provided the lamps you fit are dimmable. A dimmer switch is not supplied with the pendant.

What colours is the shade?

Antique gold on the outer face with a ruby lining, set against satin nickel metalwork.

How do I clean the faux silk?

Dust it dry with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery head. Avoid damp cloths and sprays, which can mark the fabric.