Description
The Tolmere large pendant coils a single ribbon of metal into a spiral 850mm across, so the fitting is the shape rather than a frame holding a shade. The natural finish keeps the metal quiet and lets the form do the talking, and the light source is built into the ribbon, which means there are no lamps to buy and none to change. Overall height adjusts between 600mm and 1865mm, so it can hang tight to a standard ceiling or drop a long way into a tall space. It weighs 3kg, and the fitting is dimmable through a compatible dimmer switch.
A spiral this size wants room to be seen from more than one angle. Over a dining table around 1.2m wide it reads as a single sculptural line; in a stairwell or a double height hallway the long drop lets it turn as you walk past it. In an open plan living space it works above a coffee table or a seating area, hung high enough to walk beneath. Because the form is open, it never blocks a sightline the way a solid shade does, which is useful in a room where you want light in the middle without cutting the space in half.
The spiral is metal in a natural finish, and an open form like this collects dust on the upper edges, so plan on a soft dry cloth or a feather duster every few weeks rather than a deep clean twice a year. Keep water, polishes and solvent cleaners away from the finish. Set the drop before final fixing, and check the ceiling mounting point takes the weight. Dimming needs a switch rated for LED loads. The Tolmere also comes in a grand size at 1160mm across if the room can carry something wider.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
Integrated LED |
| Maximum Wattage |
88W |
| Dimmable |
Yes |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 2 (double insulated) |
| Diameter |
850mm |
| Height |
600-1865mm |
| Weight |
3.0kg |
| Materials |
Metal |
| Finish |
Natural |
| Warranty |
5 Year |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
What is it made from?
A single ribbon of metal in a natural finish, coiled into a spiral.
Which bulbs does it take?
None. The LED light source is built into the fitting, so there is nothing to buy and nothing to replace.
How big is it and how far does it drop?
850mm across, with an overall height that adjusts between 600mm and 1865mm at installation.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, using a dimmer switch rated for LED loads.
How do I keep an open fitting like this clean?
Dust the upper edges of the spiral with a soft dry cloth or a feather duster every few weeks. Avoid water, polish and solvent cleaners.
Where does it work best?
Dry indoor rooms, as it is IP20 rated. Dining rooms, stairwells and open plan living spaces suit the scale best.