Description
Rita is a concrete pendant light that pairs a tall column of porous concrete with an iron head, finished in matt black with a matt polished brass disc. The concrete forms a slim cylinder, its surface marked with the small pores of the material, and beneath it a black iron cylinder holds the lamp, with a thin brass disc set between the two. The fitting is 41cm tall and hangs on a 1.5m textile cable from an 8cm canopy. It takes one GU10 lamp, a widely available cap with bulbs in warm and cool whites.
Rated IP20, it is for dry rooms only, and it suits places where a single pendant hung at a lowish height does the work. Hang one over a bedside table in place of a lamp, above a desk in a home office, or in a hallway or on a landing where a slim fitting keeps the space clear. Several hung in a row over a dining table or a bar counter give a modern, industrial look without crowding the room. The matt black and brass pairing sits well with dark woods, exposed brick, raw plaster and pared back loft-style interiors, and it looks just as at home in a café or restaurant as in a house.
The structure is porous concrete, and its open, pitted surface is part of the character of the material, set against the smooth matt black iron of the head. The matt polished brass disc adds a fine line of warm metal where the two meet. It runs on 220-240V mains and is an on-off switched fitting rather than a dimmable one. As a mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install, and it carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, choose a warm white GU10 bulb to soften the dark concrete, and hang it so the brass disc sits near eye level.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt Black & Matt Polished Brass |
| Materials |
Porous concrete structure, iron head and textile cable |
| Height |
41cm |
| Canopy Diameter |
8cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GU10 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
1.5m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
06211 |
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Rita pendant take?
It takes one GU10 lamp. GU10 bulbs are widely available in warm and cool whites, so you can match the light to the room.
Can I dim the Rita pendant?
It is an on-off switched fitting rather than a dimmable one, so plan to run it from a standard light switch.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as bedrooms, hallways, studies and dining rooms.
How big is the Rita concrete pendant?
The fitting is 41cm tall, with an 8cm canopy at the ceiling, and it hangs on a 1.5m textile cable.
What is it made of?
The structure is porous concrete in matt black, with an iron head, a matt polished brass disc and a textile cable.
Does it come with a guarantee?
Yes, it carries a 3 year guarantee. As a mains fitting running on 220-240V, it is for a qualified electrician to install.