Description
The Sparrowmere double hoop XL pendant in teal holds a 700mm fabric shade between two gold leaf hoops, on a drop adjustable from 650mm to 2040mm. Five 10W E27 LED lamps light it, which is what a shade this wide needs to give even output. It is dimmable, weighs 5.1kg and is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms. Teal fabric with gold leaf metal is the strongest colour pairing in the Sparrowmere range, and at 700mm across it becomes the thing a room is arranged around rather than an afterthought overhead.
A pendant this size and this colour needs committing to, so we would hang it where it can be seen properly: over a long dining table, in a double height hallway, down a stairwell, or in the sitting half of an open plan room with plenty of pale wall to work against. It suits schemes that already carry some blue or green, and it holds up against dark paint as well as white. Five lamps behind teal fabric give warm ambient light with a slight depth to it, and on a dimmer it moves easily from a meal to an evening.
The hoops and ceiling plate are metal in a gold leaf finish, with a teal fabric shade. Construction is Class 1, so an earth connection is needed and a qualified electrician should handle installation, particularly at 5.1kg on a long drop. Clean the shade dry with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment and keep damp cloths away from it. Dust the metal with a dry cloth only. Let the lamps cool before changing them. A three light version with a 600mm shade suits smaller rooms, and teal Sparrowmere wall lights carry the same colour at a lower level.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
5 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
50W (10W per lamp) |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 1 (earthed) |
| Diameter |
700mm |
| Height |
650-2040mm |
| Weight |
5.1kg |
| Materials |
Metal |
| Finish |
Gold Leaf Teal |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made of?
Fabric in teal, suspended between two metal hoops in a gold leaf finish. The teal reads deep when lit and strong when the light is off.
How big is it?
The shade is 700mm in diameter and the drop adjusts from 650mm to 2040mm, so it can sit under a normal ceiling or reach into a stairwell.
How many bulbs are needed?
Five 10W E27 LED lamps. A shade of this width needs several sources to avoid a single bright patch in the centre.
Is it dimmable?
Yes, with dimmable lamps and a dimmer rated for LED loads. With five lamps on the circuit, a properly matched dimmer avoids flicker.
How do I clean it?
Brush or vacuum the fabric and keep it dry, since water marks fabric. Dust the gold leaf metal with a dry cloth and use no polish or cream.
Where can it be fitted?
Dry indoor rooms only, as it is rated IP20. Dining rooms, hallways, stairwells and sitting rooms all suit it.