Description
The Birbenne is a two light pendant with a long oval shade in white velvet, lined on the inside in gold. The shade is formed in close vertical pleats, and it hangs on two fine black drops from a slim ceiling bar of steel in a brushed brass finish. It measures 102cm long and 30cm wide, with an overall height of 150cm. It takes two E27 bulbs of up to 40W each, and the bulbs are not included. Its IP rating is IP20, which settles where it belongs: indoors, in a dry room.
An oval pendant is made for a long surface, and at 102cm long this one sits comfortably over a dining table or a sideboard. It gives two points of light along its length rather than one pool in the middle. At 30cm wide it stays slim, so it looks light from the side and never crowds the room. It suits a dining room, a living room or a generous hallway. The overall height of 150cm is worth measuring against your ceiling before you order, so the shade hangs at a comfortable height over the table. White velvet and brushed brass sit happily alongside warm neutrals, natural wood and darker painted walls alike.
The body is steel with a brushed brass finish, and the velvet shade has a soft, matt surface with a faint mottled texture that shows up close. Velvet carries a fine pile, so a soft, dry brush now and then keeps dust from settling into the pleats. There is no switch on the pendant itself; it is switched at the wall and runs on 220-240V, 50/60Hz. As a mains light that is wired in, it should be installed by a qualified electrician. The packed weight is 4.765KG, which is worth knowing when you plan the fitting.
Specification
| Length |
102cm |
| Width |
30cm |
| Overall Height |
150cm |
| Body Material |
Steel |
| Body Colour |
Brushed brass |
| Shade Material |
Velvet |
| Shade Colour |
White, gold |
| Light Source |
E27 (bulb not included) |
| Wattage |
Max 2 x 40W |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Weight (packed) |
4.765KG |
Frequently Asked
Where can the Birbenne pendant go?
It is rated IP20, so it belongs indoors in a dry room, such as a dining room, a living room or a hallway.
Which bulbs does the pendant take?
It takes two E27 bulbs of up to 40W each. The bulbs are not included, so choose a matching pair to suit the room.
How big is the pendant?
It is 102cm long and 30cm wide, with an overall height of 150cm, which suits a long dining table or a sideboard well.
Does the pendant have its own switch?
No, there is no switch on the pendant itself. It is switched at the wall and runs on 220-240V, 50/60Hz.
What material is the shade?
The shade is velvet, white on the outside with a gold lining, formed in vertical pleats. A soft, dry brush keeps the pile free of dust.
What finish is the ceiling bar?
The ceiling bar and fittings are steel in a brushed brass finish, which sits nicely alongside the gold lining of the shade.