Medbury 4 Light Ceiling Light - Black Opal

The Medbury four light ceiling light carries four opal glass shades on a black frame that spreads 1020mm wide and 900mm deep, hanging 630mm below the ceiling. That drop puts it in semi-flush territory rather than a long pendant, so it suits rooms where headroom is tight but a fully flush plate would look mean. Each shade takes a 3W G9 LED lamp, and the four together cover a wide area from a single ceiling point. At 1.6kg it is light for its size, and it is rated IP44 against splashing water.

Four heads on one plate is a practical way to light a room that would otherwise want two pendants. We would use the Medbury over a kitchen island, in a dining room with a lower ceiling, on a landing, or in a bedroom where a deep drop would be in the way. The opal glass diffuses the output so there is no bare lamp in view from below, which counts when the fitting sits nearer eye level than usual. The IP44 rating puts bathrooms and utility rooms on the table too, though your electrician should confirm the zone before fitting.

The frame is metal in a black finish with opal glass shades, and construction is Class 2 and double insulated. Clean the glass with a barely damp cloth and dry it before switching back on, dust the frame with a soft dry cloth, and keep solvents and abrasive creams away from the paint. Let the lamps cool before changing them. Because the fitting is wide, check the ceiling position against the table or island below so the spread lands where you want it. The matching Medbury floor lamp uses the same black frame and opal glass if you want the two working in one room.

What is it made of?

A metal frame in a black finish with four opal glass shades. Opal glass is the reason the light reads soft from below rather than showing four bright points.

How far does it hang below the ceiling?

630mm, which makes it a semi-flush fitting rather than a pendant. It spreads 1020mm wide and 900mm deep, so measure the ceiling area as well as the height.

Which bulbs does it take?

Four 3W G9 LED lamps, one per shade. G9 capsules are small, push in lamps, and LED keeps them cool enough to sit inside enclosed glass.

Can it go in a bathroom?

It is rated IP44, which covers splashing water, so it is a candidate for bathrooms and utility rooms. Your electrician should confirm which zone the position falls in before fitting.

How do I clean it?

Switch off, let the lamps cool, then wipe the glass with a barely damp cloth and dry it. Use a soft dry cloth on the black frame, and avoid abrasive creams.

Will it suit a low ceiling?

Yes, that is the point of the shallow drop. With 630mm of projection it clears normal head height in most rooms while still reading as a proper fitting.