Nordica 9 Light Flush Ceiling Light - Black

The Nordica is a 900mm flush ceiling light from Mantra Spain, comprising nine circular shades arranged in a clustered configuration across a black metal ceiling plate. Each shade is wrapped in black fabric with an opal white acrylic inner diffuser, and houses a single E27 bulb socket (bulbs sold separately). The 200mm projection suits rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or lower where a pendant would hang too low.

Designed for living rooms, open-plan kitchen-diners and bedrooms where ceiling clearance limits pendant use, the Nordica provides ambient light distributed across nine points rather than a single central source. The clustered shades break up the flat expanse of a ceiling and give visual interest from below without dropping into head space. The opal diffusers soften the light output from each bulb and prevent glare when viewed from seating positions.

The black fabric exterior absorbs some light, directing most output downwards and creating a warm glow visible through the white diffuser rings when lit. The combined weight of 7.5kg requires fixing into a ceiling joist or using heavy-duty fixings rated for the load — standard plasterboard toggles will not be sufficient. The nine E27 sockets give flexibility to mix bulb wattages and colour temperatures, though most users pair the fitting with nine matched LED bulbs between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K for consistent ambient light.

The Nordica works in both monochrome and neutral-toned interiors where black fixtures provide contrast, and in darker colour schemes where the black blends into the ceiling and the white diffuser rings become the focal point. The 900mm diameter occupies significant ceiling real estate, so the fitting suits rooms of at least 12-15 square metres where the scale feels proportionate.

What bulbs does it take and are they included?

The Nordica takes nine E27 (Edison screw) bulbs, sold separately. Most users choose LED bulbs between 6-10W in 2700K-3000K warm white for ambient lighting. The maximum wattage per socket depends on bulb type — check the fitting label on delivery.

Is it suitable for low ceilings?

Yes. The 200mm projection from ceiling to base of shade makes this a flush fitting suited to rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or lower, where a pendant would drop into usable head space.

Is it dimmable?

Dimming depends on the bulbs used and the dimmer switch installed. Pair the fitting with dimmable LED bulbs and a compatible LED dimmer to achieve smooth dimming. Non-dimmable bulbs will not dim and may flicker or fail if connected to a dimmer circuit.

What ceiling fixing does it need?

The 7.5kg weight requires secure fixing into a ceiling joist or using heavy-duty plasterboard fixings rated for at least 10kg. Standard plasterboard toggles are not sufficient. If fixing into plasterboard without access to joists, use metal cavity fixings designed for heavy loads.