The Salma Linear Chandelier | Natural Rattan & Copper | CLSLM-NT

The Salma is a linear chandelier of hand-woven natural rattan over a solid copper frame, 120 cm (47.2") long, 28 cm (11") wide and 34 cm (13.4") high. Two stepped tiers of fine vertical strands filter the light into a warm, even glow over a dining table or kitchen island, and bring the texture of a natural material to the room when the light is off.

The weave

Rattan is a natural fibre, wrapped by hand around the frame strand by strand and left undyed, so tone and texture vary slightly from piece to piece and the colour mellows gently with age. It sits easily beside oak, walnut, plaster, linen and natural stone. The weave carries over the top of the frame as well as the sides, so the piece reads as finished from a staircase or mezzanine above.

The frame

The strands are wrapped over solid copper rather than steel wire. Copper does not rust, so nothing bleeds through to mark the fibre over the years, a point that matters in kitchens and in homes near the sea.

Why warm light matters

Natural fibre takes on the temperature of the lamp inside it. At 2700K the rattan glows honey and amber; cooler light turns it pale and flat. On this piece, warm white is part of the design.

Sizing and placement

At 120 cm it suits a dining table of about 180 to 240 cm (71 to 94") or a kitchen island of similar length. Hang the base 75 to 90 cm (30 to 35") above the surface. At 28 cm (11") wide it stays slim over a narrow island and keeps sightlines open across a table. Over an island or table longer than about 3 m (10 ft), two hung in line read better than one.

Suspension

It hangs from a slim rectangular canopy on two stems, 50 cm (19.7") as standard. With the standard stems the overall drop is about 85 cm (33.5"), which suits ceilings of 2.4 to 2.7 m (8 to 9 ft) over a table or island. Shorter or longer stems are made to order for lower or higher ceilings, and canopy finishes can be chosen from the Casalola metal finish chart.

The light

The weave is dense, so the Salma gives a filtered, ambient light rather than a hard downlight. Over a working island, keep recessed or under-cabinet task lighting alongside it and let the Salma set the mood of the room.

Lamping and installation

Three E27 lamps (E26 for North America). Warm white LED at 2700K, around 8 to 10 W each (800 to 1,000 lumens), gives a comfortable level over a table. Bulbs are not included. The piece weighs about 5 to 8 kg (11 to 18 lb); have your electrician confirm the ceiling fixing before hanging.

Care

Dust with a soft dry brush or a vacuum brush on low suction. Rattan belongs in dry interiors: it is at home in a kitchen with normal extraction, but not directly over a hob or in a bathroom.

Made to order

Stem length, canopy finish and rattan colour can be specified before production. The Salma is also made in white, black and green rattan. A sloped ceiling adapter and dimming are available on request. Trade clients can request drawings and project quantities through our trade program.