Lori 3 Light Trapezium Pendant Light 80mm Amber - Polished Chrome

Three slim curved trapezium shades in amber glass hang in a row beneath a polished chrome bar, each one narrow and tall so the group reads as a line of light rather than a solid block above the table. The bar measures 85cm end to end, which keeps the whole fitting compact for the amount of light it gives. The tinted glass warms whatever lamp sits behind it, and the suspension is adjustable, so the shades can be set close under the ceiling or dropped well down.

A spread of light along a length like this earns its place over a kitchen island, a long stretch of worktop or a dining table, where one central fitting tends to leave the ends in shadow. Raised high it suits a room with modest headroom; taken down to 2.27m it works in a tall hallway or over a stairwell landing. We would fit warm white LED lamps in the E27 sockets here, since the amber glass rewards a soft source, and dimming is possible where the lamp and the dimmer are both suited to it.

The metalwork is polished chrome, bright and reflective, and the glass tapers gently as it falls, which is what gives the shades their curved trapezium outline. Keep the chrome bright by wiping it dry rather than wet, and deal with fingermarks on cold glass using a cloth barely dampened with warm water. It carries a one year warranty. The same slim curved shade turns up on the single light flush fittings in this range, in polished chrome and in antique gold, so a smaller room nearby can be matched to it. Lamps are not included.

How long is the fitting, and how far down does it hang?

The bar is 850mm long and 80mm wide. The drop is adjustable from 270mm at its shortest to 2270mm at its longest, measured from the ceiling to the bottom of the shades.

What lamps does it take?

It takes three E27 lamps, each up to 20W. An LED lamp is the sensible choice, and the shape you pick will depend on how much of it you want visible through the amber glass.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you fit dimmable lamps and pair them with a compatible dimmer. Neither the lamps nor a dimmer are supplied.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. With an IP20 rating it belongs in dry rooms such as kitchens, dining rooms and hallways, away from showers, baths and splashes.

What colour is the glass?

The shades are amber, a warm honey tint that glows once a lamp is lit. The bar and fittings are polished chrome.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 3.7kg complete, before lamps.