Description
Rita is a slim concrete pendant light with real presence. It is a tall cylinder of porous concrete with a flat matt black disc near its foot and a short iron head beneath in matt polished brass. The concrete has a deep charcoal tone with small pits and pores across its surface, a raw counterpoint to the smooth metal. The pendant is 41cm tall and hangs on 1.5m of textile cable from an 8cm canopy. It takes one GU10 lamp, a widely used cap with plenty of choice in brightness and colour of light.
Rated IP20, Rita is for dry rooms indoors, and its slim profile suits places where a wide shade would crowd the space. Hang it beside the bed in place of a bedside lamp to free the table top, over a desk or reading chair, or at the end of a hallway. Its modern, industrial look sits well in a loft-style living room, a minimal flat or a dining room with plenty of concrete, timber and black metal.
The structure is made from porous concrete, the head is iron and the cable is textile, so every part is a solid, honest material. It runs on 220 to 240V mains and is switched on and off rather than dimmed. Like any mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install. It carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, we like Rita hung in a line of two or three over a dining table, each at its own height so the concrete cylinders step down across the room. It also works alone over a side table in a reading corner, where the brass catches the light.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt Polished Brass & Matt Black |
| Materials |
Porous concrete structure, iron head and textile cable |
| Height |
41cm |
| Canopy Diameter |
8cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GU10 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
1.5m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
06945 |
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Rita pendant take?
It takes one GU10 lamp. GU10 is a widely used cap, so there is plenty of choice in brightness and colour of light.
How big is the Rita pendant?
The pendant is 41cm tall and hangs on a 1.5m textile cable from a ceiling canopy 8cm across.
Can I dim the Rita pendant?
Rita is an on-off switched fitting, so it works from an ordinary light switch rather than a dimmer.
Can I hang it in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as a bedroom, living room, dining room or hallway.
What is the Rita pendant made from?
The structure is porous concrete with small pits and pores across its surface. The head is iron in a matt polished brass finish, the disc is matt black and the cable is textile.
Does it carry a guarantee, and who should fit it?
It carries a 3 year guarantee. As a 220 to 240V mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install.