Linear Brass Pendant Light | CLMJU014

The Linear Brass Pendant is a long, shallow oval shade made entirely of solid brass, hung on two slim brass rods from a rectangular brass canopy. It comes in two lengths: 120 cm (47.2″) with four light sources, or 153 cm (60.2″) with six. The shade stands 15 cm (5.9″) high, and the fixture hangs 80 cm (31.5″) from the ceiling with the standard rods. It is made for a kitchen island or a long dining table.

The brass

Shade, rods and canopy are all solid brass. The outside of the shade carries a fine striated texture that catches the light along its length. Inside, the brass is left smooth and bright, so it reflects the light down onto the table and glows warm gold when the lamp is on.

Why warm light matters

Brass takes on the colour of the light it reflects. At 2700K the inside of the shade glows a warm gold; cooler light turns it flat and greenish. On this piece, warm white is part of the design.

Sizing and placement

The 120 cm (47.2″) version suits a kitchen island or dining table of about 180 to 220 cm (71 to 87″). The 153 cm (60.2″) version suits a table or island of about 220 to 280 cm (87 to 110″). Hang the rim 75 to 90 cm (30 to 35″) above the surface. Because the shade is shallow, it keeps sightlines open across the island or table.

Suspension

The 120 cm version hangs from a canopy of 60 × 10 cm (23.6 × 3.9″) and the 153 cm version from a canopy of 90 × 10 cm (35.4 × 3.9″), both 2.5 cm (1″) deep. With the standard rods the overall drop is 80 cm (31.5″), which over an island or table suits ceilings of about 2.4 to 2.6 m (8 to 8.5 ft). Longer or shorter rods are made to order for other ceiling heights.

The light

The light sources sit inside the shade and shine straight down, so the pendant lights the surface below and the brass hides the lamps from view. It gives a focused, even light along the island or table, and the ceiling above stays soft. In a large open-plan room, pair it with softer ambient light elsewhere.

Lamping and installation

Four light sources in the 120 cm version, six in the 153 cm version. Warm white 2700K. The 120 cm version weighs about 7 to 10 kg (15 to 22 lb) and the 153 cm about 9 to 13 kg (20 to 29 lb). The fixture is hardwired; have your electrician fix the canopy to a joist or reinforced blocking.

Care

Switch off and let the lamps cool. Dust with a soft dry cloth, following the direction of the texture. Keep metal polish and abrasive cleaners away from it: they flatten the finish and can mark the brass.

Made to order

Every piece is made to order. Rod length can be set to your ceiling height, and dimming is available on request.