Description
The Rita is a slim pendant light built around a column of porous concrete, with an iron head in a matt polished brass finish at its base and a thin disc set where the two meet. The concrete is dark grey and textured, with small open pores across its surface, so it reads as a solid, industrial piece beside the soft sheen of the brass. The fitting is 41cm tall and hangs from a 1.5m textile cable, with an 8cm canopy at the ceiling. It has one GU10 lamp holder, a widely used cap, and it is a switched fitting, so it works from an ordinary on and off switch rather than a dimmer.
Its narrow profile suits places where a wide shade would crowd the space: over a dining table, beside the bed in place of a bedside lamp, above a desk or in an entrance hall. One works well on its own, and two or three hung in a row make a striking line over a table or a sideboard. The modern, industrial look sits with plaster walls, oak, leather and other honest materials, and the brass keeps the concrete from feeling cold. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only. As a mains fitting, it is for a qualified electrician to install.
The structure is porous concrete, the head is iron with a matt polished brass finish, and the cable is covered in textile, so every part is a material you can see and feel. The disc is the detail that makes it: it marks the line between the rough concrete and the smooth brass, and gives the slim column a crisp, finished outline. It runs on 220-240V and carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, keep the surroundings simple and let the concrete and brass carry the room, against a pale wall where the dark column stands out.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt Polished Brass |
| 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 |
06228 |
Frequently Asked
What lamp does the Rita pendant take?
It has one GU10 lamp holder, so it takes a single GU10 lamp, one of the most common caps for pendant and spot lighting.
Can the Rita pendant be dimmed?
Its control is on-off (switched), so it is made to work from a standard light switch rather than a dimmer.
How big is the Rita pendant?
The fitting is 41cm tall and hangs from a 1.5m textile cable, and the canopy that sits at the ceiling is 8cm across.
What is the Rita pendant made of?
The structure is porous concrete, the head is iron in a matt polished brass finish, and the cable is covered in textile.
Can I use it in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only, such as a dining room, bedroom, hallway or living room.
Does it come with a guarantee?
Yes, it carries a 3 year guarantee. It runs on a 220-240V mains supply and is for a qualified electrician to install.