Description
The Rio 9 linear chandelier sets five small red dome shades in a single straight line beneath a slim iron rail, 120cm long and 9.5cm high. Each shade is 9cm across, so the light comes from five neat points rather than one large fitting, and the rail between them keeps the look light and graphic. It takes five GX53 lamps, one in each shade, and it is a switched fitting, on or off rather than dimmed. Rail and shades are finished in red, with an 8cm ceiling canopy and a 2m textile cable bringing the power down.
Its long, low shape is made for spaces that run lengthways. Hang it over a dining table and the five shades follow the line of the table, putting a point of light above each stretch of it. It works just as well above a long sideboard, a reception counter or a run of desks in a home office or studio. The repeated domes give a calm rhythm that keeps a long room feeling ordered. It suits modern and Scandinavian interiors, where the clean rail sits comfortably with plain timber, linen and pale walls. It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry rooms only.
The structure is iron and the cable is textile, a softer detail against the slim metal rail. The rail hangs from two fine wires, so the line of shades reads cleanly beneath it. As a mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install, and it carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, centre it on the length of your table rather than on the room, and let the red pick up a warm tone elsewhere, such as terracotta pots, a rust throw or the grain of wooden chairs. Against white or grey walls, it draws a long, low line of colour across the room.
Specification
| Finish |
Red |
| Materials |
Iron structure and textile cable |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Length |
120cm |
| Canopy Diameter |
8cm |
| Shade Diameter |
9cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
5 |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
2m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
10294 |
Frequently Asked
What lamps does the Rio 9 linear chandelier take?
It has five GX53 lamp holders, one for each of the five 9cm shades, and it runs on a 220-240V mains supply.
Can I dim this chandelier?
It is an on-off, switched fitting rather than a dimmable one, so it works from an ordinary light switch at full brightness.
How big is it?
It is 120cm long and 9.5cm high, with five shades each 9cm across, an 8cm ceiling canopy and a 2m cable.
Can it go in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as a dining room, living room or home office.
What is it made of?
The structure is iron and the cable is textile, with the rail and the five dome shades finished in red.
Does it come with a guarantee?
Yes, it carries a 3 year guarantee, and as a mains fitting it is for a qualified electrician to install.