Rio Dome Pendant Light - Terracotta

Our Rio Pendant Light is a neat dome shade in a warm, matt terracotta, hung on a short rigid stem from a textile cable. Its rounded crown curves down into straight sides and finishes in a clean open rim, a simple shape that sits easily in a modern room. It comes in three sizes, 9cm, 12cm and 16cm, each named for the width of its shade. The 9cm size has a shade 9cm across and 8cm tall, the 12cm size has a shade 12cm across and 11cm tall, and the 16cm size has a shade 16cm across and 15cm tall. All three share the same 8cm canopy at the ceiling.

With its Scandinavian feel and earthy colour, the Rio suits relaxed, modern homes as well as offices and reception areas. It is a fitting for indoor rooms. The 9cm size is a good choice beside a bed or over a reading chair, where a small pendant keeps the space feeling open. The 12cm size works over a desk, a console or a hallway table, and the 16cm size has the presence to hang alone over a small dining table or a bistro table.

The fitting is made with an iron structure, and the textile cable gives the drop a soft, finished look rather than bare flex. The matt terracotta is warm without being loud, so it sits happily alongside pale oak, linen, cane and plaster walls, and it brings a little colour to a white or grey scheme. For styling, hang two or three in a row over a longer table, either all in one size or mixing the 12cm and 16cm sizes at slightly different heights, and over a desk, hang it fairly low so the shade sits close to the work.

Assembly Instructions (PDF)

What sizes does the Rio Pendant Light come in?

It comes in three sizes: 9cm, with a shade 9cm across and 8cm tall; 12cm, with a shade 12cm across and 11cm tall; and 16cm, with a shade 16cm across and 15cm tall.

What is the Rio pendant made of?

The fitting has an iron structure finished in matt terracotta, and it hangs from a textile cable on a short rigid stem.

How big is the ceiling canopy?

All three sizes share the same canopy, which is 8cm across, so a row of mixed sizes looks consistent at the ceiling.

Which rooms does the Rio pendant suit?

It is a fitting for indoor rooms. Bedsides, desks, hallways, dining tables, offices and reception areas all suit its modern Scandinavian look.

Which size of Rio pendant should I choose?

The 9cm size suits a bedside or reading corner, the 12cm size a desk or hallway, and the 16cm size a small dining table, hung on its own.

What colour is the terracotta finish?

It is a warm terracotta with a matt finish, an earthy colour that sits well with pale wood, linen and white or grey walls.