Rio Dome Pendant Light - Matt White

The Rio pendant light is a small dome of iron in a matt white finish, hung on a slim stem from a textile cable. It comes in three sizes, named for the width of the shade: 9cm, 12cm and 16cm. The 9cm version has a shade 8cm tall and 9cm across; the 12cm version has a shade 11cm tall and 12cm across; and the 16cm version has a shade 15cm tall and 16cm across. All three hang from a ceiling canopy 8cm across. The rounded top and straight sides drop to an open base, so the light falls downward onto whatever sits beneath it.

Because the shades are compact, the Rio suits places where a larger pendant would crowd the room. The 9cm size works well hung beside a bed in place of a bedside lamp, or in a row along a narrow console or reception desk. The 12cm size sits comfortably over a desk or in a hallway, and the 16cm size has enough presence for a small dining table. The three sizes can also be hung together as a loose group over a table, mixing widths for a more relaxed look than a single fitting gives. Its plain lines and soft curve sit easily in modern and Scandinavian rooms, and the white keeps it quiet against pale walls.

The shade is formed from iron and finished in matt white, inside and out, and the flex is a textile cable, which looks neater than plain plastic where it runs down from the ceiling. This is a fitting for a qualified electrician to install. For styling, the matt white pairs well with pale oak, linen and stone, and against a darker painted wall the dome reads as a crisp, bright accent even when the light is off.

Assembly Instructions (PDF)

What sizes does the Rio pendant come in?

It comes in three sizes. The 9cm version has a shade 8cm tall and 9cm across, the 12cm version a shade 11cm tall and 12cm across, and the 16cm version a shade 15cm tall and 16cm across.

What is the Rio pendant made from?

The structure is iron with a matt white finish, and it hangs from a textile cable rather than a plain plastic flex.

How big is the ceiling canopy?

The ceiling canopy is 8cm across on all three sizes, so the 9cm, 12cm and 16cm versions look the same at the ceiling.

Can I hang the different sizes together?

Yes. The 9cm, 12cm and 16cm versions share the same dome shape, matt white finish and 8cm canopy, so they sit well together as a group over a table.

Which rooms suit the Rio pendant best?

Its compact shades suit bedsides, hallways, desks and small dining tables, and its plain lines fit modern and Scandinavian interiors.

Who should install the Rio pendant?

This is a ceiling pendant for a qualified electrician to install, so please have one fit it for you.