Wide Alabaster Dome Pendant | Flared Shade in Four Sizes
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| Shade | Alabaster dome |
|---|---|
| Canopy | Metal |
| Finish | White |
| Socket | E26 or E27 |
| Drop | 59 in hanging wire |
| Bulbs | Not included |
- Match the width to the table - the shade should be about a third the width of the table it hangs over. A wide dome over a small table overwhelms it; a small one over a long table leaves the ends dark.
- Understand the flare - the dome widens toward the bottom, so it throws light outward as well as down, lighting faces across a table rather than just the surface.
- Hang it 30 to 36 inches above the table - low enough to light the surface without blocking sightlines.
- Use a warm 2700K bulb with a dimmer - for the controlled, intimate light the shape is made for.
- Hardwire to a ceiling box by a licensed electrician, cut to length on the day.
A wide alabaster dome for a dining table
This pendant hangs a generous alabaster dome that flares at the base, so the light spreads wide and soft below it. The curved form is built to sit above a dining table, where it gives controlled, warm light at the level people eat and talk.
Four sizes let you match the dome to the table, from a modest hallway drop up to a wide statement piece over a long table.
The four sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 7.1 in dia, 9.8 in high | Hallway, bedside, small nook |
| Medium | 9.6 in dia, 15 in high | Round table, breakfast nook |
| Large | 10.4 in dia, 13.2 in high | Dining table for 4 to 6 |
| Wide | 11.8 in dia, 8.1 in high | Long table, kitchen island |
Specification
| Shade | Alabaster dome |
| Canopy | Metal |
| Finish | White |
| Socket | E26 or E27 |
| Drop | 59 in of hanging wire, shortens on install |
| Bulbs | Not included |
The flare at the base is the point
Because the dome widens toward the bottom, it throws light outward as well as down, which lights faces across a table rather than just the tabletop. That is what makes it a dining fixture rather than a task light. A straight-sided shade would pool the light in a tight circle instead.
Match the width to the table
A wide dome over a small round table overwhelms it; a small dome over a long table leaves the ends dark. As a rough guide, the shade should be about a third the width of the table it hangs over.
Warm bulb, hung at dining height
A warm 2700K bulb and a dimmer give the controlled, intimate light the shape is made for. Hang it 30 to 36 inches above the table, low enough to light the surface without blocking sightlines.
Installation
Hardwired to a ceiling box by a licensed electrician, with the 59 inch wire cut to length on the day.
Related
For a rounded shade see our rounded alabaster pendants. For a multi-light run, see the three and five head alabaster pendant.
