Lori 3 Light Clear Pendant 40cm - Polished Chrome & Clear/Smoke

Three glass globes in clear and smoke hang beneath a round polished chrome fitting 40cm across, and the effect is quiet rather than showy: metal at the top, glass below, nothing else competing. Each globe is open at the mouth, so light drops straight down from the base of every shade while the tinted glass softens what escapes to the sides. It reads as light and open in a room, since you see through the shades to the lamp behind. The drop is adjustable, which means the same pendant can hang tight to the ceiling in a low room or fall properly over a table.

It suits a dining table best, where the lights spread along the length of the top without a broad shade blocking the view across. It also works over a kitchen island, in a wide hallway, or in a bay window. Where a stairwell needs filling, the adjustable drop earns its keep. Each globe takes an E27 lamp of up to 20W, and it will dim with suitable lamps and a dimmer, which is worth arranging where you eat. We reach for it in rooms that already have a mirror, chrome tap or steel appliance in play, since the polished finish picks those up.

The metalwork is polished chrome and the shades are glass, so upkeep is simple: a damp cloth on the glass once it has cooled, dried off straight away so no marks are left, and a dry cloth for the chrome. It carries a one year warranty. Within the range, the same globe shape turns up on compact flush fittings in polished chrome and in antique gold, if you want something matched in a hallway or on a landing. Lamps are not included.

How far down does it hang?

The drop adjusts from 270mm at its shortest to 2270mm at its longest, so it can sit close above a hallway floor level ceiling or drop well down over a dining table.

What lamps should I buy for it?

It takes three E27 lamps, each rated up to 20W. LED is the sensible choice, and because the glass is clear in part, a lamp you are happy to look at is worth the extra pence.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, with dimmable lamps and a compatible dimmer. Neither the lamps nor a dimmer come with it.

How wide is it overall?

The round body measures 400mm in diameter, so allow a little clearance around that when planning above a table or island.

How do I clean the glass?

Switch off and let everything cool, then wipe the globes with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water and dry them at once. Avoid abrasive creams, which will dull both the glass and the chrome.

What does it weigh?

3.8kg.