Description
Quadrena builds its drum from flat rectangular panels of natural Spanish alabaster rather than bending a single shade into a cylinder, so the outline is faceted and each panel catches the light at its own angle. The panels sit in two tiers, the lower set stepped inboard of the upper, and slim matt black uprights hold them at every joint. The drum measures 600mm across and 220mm deep, and hangs on a 650mm stem from a hexagonal ceiling plate.
Lamping is E14 and the drum is open at the top and bottom, so light leaves upward onto the ceiling and downward onto whatever sits beneath it as well as glowing through the stone itself. In matt black the frame reads as a drawn line around each panel rather than a warm edge, which sharpens the grid and throws the pale stone forward. Against dark joinery or a deep wall colour it holds its outline where a brass frame would blend into it. Unlit it reads as a dark grid holding pale stone; lit, the panels lift and the frame recedes.
The frame is solid copper finished in matt black, and every panel is cut from natural Spanish alabaster, so the veining runs differently through each one and no two drums are alike. Bulbs are supplied separately, which lets you choose the output and colour temperature that suit the room. Rated IP20 for interior use. Quadrena also comes in brushed brass, and as a 1130mm linear bar in both finishes for a longer table.
Specification
| Material |
Natural Spanish Alabaster, Solid Copper |
| Finish |
Matt Black |
| Diameter |
600mm |
| Height |
220mm |
| Lamp Socket |
E14 |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What bulbs does it take?
The lamping is E14 and bulbs are supplied separately, so you can choose the wattage and colour temperature that suit the room.
Why is the drum faceted rather than round?
The shade is built from flat rectangular panels of alabaster held in a metal frame rather than bent from one piece, so the outline steps between facets and each panel takes the light at a slightly different angle.
How does the black frame differ from the brass?
The fitting is identical apart from the finish. Matt black reads as a drawn line around each panel and pushes the pale stone forward; brushed brass gives a warmer edge that sits closer to the tone of the alabaster.
How far does it hang below the ceiling?
The drum is 220mm deep and hangs on a 650mm stem, so the fitting sits roughly 870mm below the ceiling plate before you account for any adjustment at installation.
Can it be used in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, which covers dry interior locations only, so it should not be installed in a bathroom zone or anywhere it may meet moisture.