Banyan 5 Light E14 Pendant Light 60cm Silver Leaf - Satin Nickel

Five candle lamps sit beneath a single broad shade here, the arms fanning out from a satin nickel centre so light is spread across the room rather than pooled in one place. The outer face of the shade carries a silver leaf effect, while the inside is white, which keeps what falls below it clean and soft. At 60cm across it reads as a generous circle when seen from underneath. Chain suspension sets the hanging height, so it can sit low over a table or higher where headroom matters.

We reach for a multi arm pendant like this where one central fitting has to do all the work: above a dining table, in a wide hallway with the height to carry it, or centred in a sitting room with a decent ceiling. The spread of small lamps gives a gentler, more even wash than one large lamp would, and dimmable lamps can be fitted if you want to bring the level down through the evening. Satin nickel is easy company for grey, oak and off white schemes, and the silver on the shade picks up whatever else in the room is polished or mirrored.

The frame is metal in a satin nickel finish, quiet in sheen rather than bright, and the shade is a laminate with the silver leaf on show and the white turned inward. Keep the cleaning simple: a dry duster over the shade, an occasional soft cloth on the metal, and nothing wet or abrasive on either. It carries a one year warranty. Candle lamps with E14 caps are needed and are not supplied, so choose them to suit the mood you want, clear glass for a little sparkle through the silver, opal for a flatter and calmer light.

How far does it hang down?

The drop is adjustable from 340mm to 1800mm, using the 1.5m chain supplied, so it can be set close to the ceiling or dropped well down over a table.

What lamps does it take, and how many?

Five E14 lamps, with candle shape C35 LED recommended, up to 20W each.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you fit dimmable lamps and a suitable dimmer. Neither the lamps nor a dimmer are included.

How wide and deep is the shade?

It measures 600mm in diameter with a body height of 220mm, so allow room for a circle of that width when centring it.

How should the silver leaf shade be cleaned?

Dust it with a dry soft cloth or a clean duster only. Avoid damp cloths, sprays and any polish, as the laminated surface should not be soaked or scrubbed.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20 and belongs in dry rooms such as dining rooms, hallways and bedrooms.