Dreifa Ceiling Box 11cm - Black Chrome

Black chrome gives this a dark, faintly smoky plating that reads close to graphite in daylight and catches highlights once a lamp is lit below it. The disc is shallow and 11cm across, so it stays tight to the ceiling and keeps the eye on whatever hangs beneath. It comes with a cable grip, an earth wire and a three pole terminal block, the working parts a flex needs to be held steady and connected neatly.

We think of this as the finishing piece for a pendant built up from parts, where the flex, the lampholder and the shade have each been chosen separately and the ceiling end needs to answer them. It works over a hallway, a stairwell, a bedside drop or a run above a kitchen island, and it is small enough that two or three in a line look ordered rather than fussy. Dry indoor rooms are its place, so kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms are all fine, while a shower room is not. It is non-electrical and takes no lamp of its own, so the holder you pair it with decides that.

The plating is the point here, so treat it kindly: dust it with a soft dry cloth, and keep abrasive creams and solvent cleaners away, since both will cloud the surface in time. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same shallow ceiling fitting in a wide spread of finishes, among them matt black, matt white, polished chrome, satin nickel, aged pewter, antique brass, copper and French gold, and the range also runs to deeper lampholder rings, so a pendant can be put together in one consistent look. Our usual advice is to pick the finish that echoes your door handles or the metalwork on nearby lights, then let the shade do the talking.

What comes in the box?

A black chrome ceiling box together with a cable grip, an earth wire and a three pole terminal block.

How big is it?

It measures 110mm in diameter with a projection of 25mm, so it keeps a low profile against the ceiling.

Does it include a lamp or lampholder?

No. It is a non-electrical component, so the lamp and lampholder are set by the pendant you build with it.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms, so a bathroom or any damp area is not the place for it.

How should I clean the black chrome?

A soft dry cloth is enough for dust. If marks need lifting, use a barely damp cloth and dry immediately, avoiding polishes and solvents.

Can I match it to other finishes?

Yes. The same fitting is offered in matt black, matt white, polished chrome, satin nickel, antique brass, antique copper, aged pewter, antique silver, brass gold, copper, French gold and polished nickel.