Description
The Rio 9 is a circular chandelier built around a slim red iron ring, 79cm across and just 9.5cm tall, with small dome shades hanging from it. Each shade is 9cm across and opens downwards, so the light falls in a loose circle of pools rather than from one bright centre. The ring hangs from fine suspension wires, and a 2m textile cable runs up to a 14cm ceiling canopy. It takes GX53 lamps and works on an ordinary on-off switch, so there is no dimmer to choose or match.
At 79cm across, it suits a generous dining table, a large living room or an open-plan space where a single pendant would look lost. Because the fitting is so shallow, it keeps sight lines clear across the room while still marking out the table or seating area beneath it. The red finish brings warmth to modern and Scandinavian rooms, and it sits just as happily in a wide entrance hall or on a large landing. It is rated IP20, which means dry rooms only, so keep it to living and dining spaces rather than anywhere steamy or splashed.
The structure is iron, finished in red, and the cable is textile, which gives the suspension a softer look than plain plastic flex. It is a mains fitting for 220-240V supplies, so it should be installed by a qualified electrician, and it carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, centre the ring over the table so the shades sit evenly around it, and let the red play against warm oak, natural linen and white walls. Against deep green or charcoal walls it becomes the bolder accent in the room, and a plain table runner beneath keeps the look calm.
Specification
| Finish |
Red |
| Materials |
Iron structure and textile cable |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Diameter |
79cm |
| Canopy Diameter |
14cm |
| Shade Diameter |
9cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
8 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
2m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
09182 |
Frequently Asked
What size is the Rio 9 chandelier?
It is 79cm across and 9.5cm tall, with 9cm dome shades and a 14cm ceiling canopy on a 2m textile cable.
What lamps does it take?
The fitting uses the GX53 lamp cap, so any lamp you fit must be a GX53 type to suit its holders.
Can I dim this chandelier?
No. It is an on-off switched fitting, so it works from an ordinary light switch and is not made to be dimmed.
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, finished in red, and it hangs on a textile cable, with the ring and shades in the same red.
Who should install it?
It is a mains fitting for 220-240V supplies, so it should be installed by a qualified electrician.