Description
The Rio 9 is a modern flush ceiling light in matt white, built on an iron structure. Three dome shades hang in a neat row beneath a long, slim ceiling plate, each one rounded over the top and open at the base, so the light is directed down into the room. It uses the GX53 lamp cap, the low, flat disc type of lamp, which suits a fitting designed to sit close to the ceiling. Control is a simple on and off at the wall switch rather than dimming, so there is no dimmer to buy or match, and it runs on a standard 220-240V supply.
Because it fits flush to the ceiling, with no stem, it is a good answer for rooms where headroom is limited: a bedroom under low beams, a cottage living room, a hallway or a landing. The long, linear shape follows the line of a dining table or a sideboard, and it works well above a desk in a study or along a narrow corridor. In matt white it sits quietly against a pale ceiling, so the shades read as soft, rounded forms rather than hardware. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, which covers living spaces, bedrooms and halls.
The structure is iron, finished in matt white for a soft, low-sheen surface that suits a quiet, modern room. It carries a 3 year guarantee, and as a mains fitting it is for a qualified electrician to install. For styling, we like it over natural oak and linen, where the plain white domes keep a room calm and uncluttered, or against a darker painted ceiling, where the row of three shades stands out as a clean, graphic line.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt White |
| Materials |
Iron structure |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
09274 |
Frequently Asked
Is the Rio 9 dimmable?
No. It is an on-off switched fitting, so it is controlled from a standard wall switch and does not need a dimmer.
What type of lamp does it take?
It uses the GX53 lamp cap, which is the low, flat disc style of lamp, so any replacement should be a GX53 type.
Can it go in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and landings.
Is it a good choice for a low ceiling?
Yes. With no stem between the plate and the ceiling, it keeps the fitting tight overhead, which suits low ceilings, landings and rooms under beams.
What is it made of?
It has an iron structure finished in matt white, with three dome shades set in a row beneath a long, slim ceiling plate.
Can I fit it myself?
It is a mains fitting on a 220-240V supply, so it is for a qualified electrician to install.