Description
The Tortoreto is a slim pendant light: a plain white aluminium tube that hangs on a fine cable from a small round white ceiling rose. It stands 60cm tall overall and measures 6cm across, so it reads as a clean vertical line rather than a bulky shade. Light comes from the open lower end of the tube, which takes a single GU10 bulb, not included, so you can choose the brightness and colour of light that suits you. It is rated IP20, which settles where it goes: indoors, in dry rooms only.
Because the tube is so narrow, it suits places where a wide shade would crowd the space: over a kitchen island, beside a bed in place of a table lamp, above a hallway console or at the end of a breakfast bar. The light falls from the base of the tube, so it gives focused light over a worktop or a dining table rather than filling a whole room. Hung in a row, several pendants give a neat, even line over a long table or island. The white finish sits quietly against pale ceilings and walls, so the slim shape does the talking. We think it suits anyone who wants clear, useful light without a heavy-looking fitting.
Aluminium is a light, hard-wearing metal, and the whole pendant weighs 1.21KG. There is no switch on the light itself; it is switched at the wall, so it is controlled from a wall switch. It runs on mains power at 220-240V, 50/60Hz and should be installed by a qualified electrician. The installation instructions come as a PDF download, so your electrician can read them in advance. As the bulb is not included, buy a GU10 bulb at the same time so the pendant is ready to light as soon as it is fitted.
Specification
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Colour |
White |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Light Source |
GU10 (bulb not included) |
| Overall Height |
60cm |
| Diameter |
6cm |
| Weight |
1.21KG |
| Protection Class |
Class II |
| Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Voltage |
220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Switch |
None (switched at the wall) |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can the Tortoreto pendant go in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, which means it is for dry indoor rooms only, so we would keep it out of bathrooms and away from water.
Does the pendant come with a bulb?
No, the bulb is not included. It takes a single GU10 bulb, so you can pick the brightness and colour of light you prefer.
How big is the Tortoreto pendant?
It stands 60cm tall overall and measures 6cm across, and it weighs 1.21KG, so it is a slim and light pendant.
What material is the pendant?
The pendant is aluminium with a white finish. Aluminium is a light, hard-wearing metal that works well for a slim tube like this.
How is the light switched?
There is no switch on the pendant itself; it is switched at the wall, so a wall switch controls it.
Where does the light shine?
Light comes from the open lower end of the tube, giving focused light over a kitchen island, a worktop, a dining table or a bedside.