Description
The Rio 9 is a circular chandelier: a single iron ring, 79cm across, with small domed shades hung around it on fine suspension wires, each shade 9cm wide. The whole fitting is just 9.5cm tall, so it reads as an open halo of light rather than a heavy centrepiece, and the matt black finish keeps its outline crisp against a pale ceiling. The shades open downwards, pooling light on the table or floor beneath them. Power runs through a 2m textile cable to a 14cm ceiling canopy. Its lamp holders take the GX53 cap, and it works on a simple on-off switch rather than a dimmer.
At 79cm across, it is a natural choice for a dining room, hung centrally over a round or long table so the ring of shades lights everyone seated around it. It suits a large living room, an open-plan space or a generous hallway just as well, and its clean lines would sit comfortably in a restaurant or café. The look is modern with a Scandinavian plainness, so it pairs as easily with oak, linen and white walls as with darker, moodier schemes. It is rated IP20, which means it is for dry rooms only.
The structure is iron, finished in matt black, and the textile cable is a neat finishing touch where it drops from the ceiling. It runs on 220-240V mains, so it is one for a qualified electrician to install, and it carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, we would hang it so the shades sit comfortably above head height at the table, then let the black ring echo black chair legs, picture frames or a dark lamp base elsewhere in the room, which ties the whole scheme together.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt Black |
| Materials |
Iron structure and textile cable |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Diameter |
79cm |
| Shade Width |
9cm |
| Canopy Diameter |
14cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
2m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
09168 |
Frequently Asked
How big is this circular chandelier?
It is 79cm across and 9.5cm tall. Each shade is 9cm wide, and the ceiling canopy measures 14cm across.
What lamp cap does it take?
Its lamp holders take the GX53 cap, so any lamp used in it must have a GX53 cap to fit.
Can it be dimmed?
Its control is on-off (switched), so it works from an ordinary light switch and is not made for use with a dimmer.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as a dining room, living room or hallway.
What is it made of?
The structure is iron in a matt black finish, and the power runs through a textile cable that is 2m long.
Does it need an electrician to fit it?
Yes. It is a 220-240V mains fitting, so it is for a qualified electrician to install. It carries a 3 year guarantee.