Metal Light Fixture

A metal light fitting is chosen first by its family (pendant, chandelier, wall light or floor lamp), then by its socket and its protection rating. Every reference in this selection is made of metal, often combined with glass, iron, wood, rattan or linen, and comes with a two-year warranty.

• The different types of metal light fittings
• Style trends
• Choosing for the living room
• Bedroom and office
• Socket, IP and dimensions
• Kitchen, dining room, hallway
• Installing and maintaining
• Choosing the right shop

What are the different types of metal light fittings?

The collection covers three families: the pendant and the chandelier that fix to the ceiling, the wall light that illuminates a corner without taking up floor space, and the floor lamp for the living room or office. Metal shapes the silhouette, often completed by glass, wood, rattan or linen.

Metal pendant

A pendant hangs above a piece of furniture or a walkway and becomes the main point of light. Sizes range from 20 cm in diameter for compact balls to 70 cm for the widest, on an adjustable cable. The beige ball pendant in glass and metal illustrates the principle: a sphere, an E27 socket, a light that spreads widely. You will find others among the ceiling pendant lights and the pendants with a strong design.

Chandelier and wall light: the metal light fitting on the ceiling or wall

The chandelier multiplies light points and suits a large table. The wall light fixes to the wall: the Leni wall light in metal and glass measures 18 x 8 cm and slips in beside a bed or in a hallway, while the industrial style wall light mixes metal, glass and wood. The wall lights complete a ceiling light without weighing it down.

What is the latest trend in metal light fittings?

The models in the collection lean towards black, white or gold metal, with ball, tube, oval or dome shapes. Metal pairs with wood, rattan, linen or glass, and several references accept a dimmer. Some chandeliers stretch out in length to cover a large table.

Black metal and wood light fitting

Black marks the line and can be seen from afar, which helps in a large volume. Combined with wood or rattan, it warms the whole: the Noka dark wood pendant comes in 80, 100, 120 and 150 cm, with a light adjustable from cool white to warm white. The black metal models play the graphic piece above a worktop or a table.

Gold metal light fitting

Gold reflects light and brightens a dark room. The Blomma vintage Scandinavian pendant combines brass, copper and glass for a softer result. If you are looking for a strong match with glass, look at the gold light fittings and the metal and glass pairings: glass diffuses, metal draws.

Which metal light fitting should you choose for the living room?

For a living room, a metal pendant or chandelier lights the room without cluttering it, and a floor lamp completes the seating area. Large formats suit big tables, balls from 20 to 70 cm suit more compact rooms. Warm white creates a soft atmosphere in the evening.

Metal pendant for the living area

The Eden chandelier, in grey metal, comes down to 42 cm in diameter and adjusts up to 200 cm in height: handy above a table as well as in a large volume. For living room lighting, better to have one main source and two accents than a single strong point. The ball light fittings give an enveloping light that is easy to place.

Original living room light fitting: stepping away from the classic model

An original living room light fitting is recognised by its shape or its mix of materials, not by a pattern. The Lumea tube pendant plays the vertical in glass, metal and copper, with an E14 socket. A floor lamp, such as the Synna metal and glass floor lamp, frees up the ceiling and moves near the sofa.

Which metal light fitting for the bedroom and office?

In a bedroom, a metal pendant of 40 to 60 cm above the bed, or a wall light near the bedside, replaces the bedside lamp. In an office, a tube or ball pendant concentrates the light on the worktop, in warm white for a calmer result.

White metal light fitting for a bright interior

White blends into a light wall and lets the shape work alone. The Mila fabric and metal pendant comes in 40, 50 and 60 cm with a beige, white or grey shade that softens the metal. The white finishes also suit a small room where a dark model would feel heavy.

Pendant or wall light above the desk

Above a worktop, a short pendant lights the surface without catching the eye. The models for the office often accept a dimmer, useful between work and evening. For a bedroom, browse the bedroom light fittings: diameters of 40 to 60 cm cover most double beds.

How to choose a metal light fitting: socket, IP and dimensions?

Three criteria are enough: the bulb socket, the protection rating and the dimensions. The E27 socket dominates widely, with E14, G9 and G4 variants and models with integrated LED. IP20 for dry rooms, IP65 for a room exposed to moisture. The warranty is two years.

E27, E14, G9 or integrated LED socket: what to choose?

The socket determines the bulb you will be able to replace later. E27 remains the most common and the simplest to restock; E14 and G9 appear on slim formats. The models with integrated LED do not accept replacement, but are often dimmable.

IP20 or IP65: which protection rating for which room?

IP20 protects against contact and dust, not against water: this is the case for almost all the models in the collection. IP65 resists splashes and remains rare here. In a bathroom, keep IP20 out of direct water zones and check the product sheet before fixing.

Which metal light fitting for the kitchen, dining room and hallway?

In a kitchen, a tube pendant or a metal and glass pendant lights the worktop without getting in the way. In a dining room, a large pendant or a chandelier goes above the table. In a hallway or an entrance, a wall light or a short pendant lights the traffic area.

WC light fitting and toilet light fitting: which solution?

In a WC or a small toilet room, aim for small and easy to clean: a wall light or a pendant of 20 to 35 cm in diameter is enough. These spaces are dry and ventilated, so IP20 is suitable. For the kitchen as for a small closet, warm white is better than a harsh light.

Metal pendant above the dining table

Above a table, the large pendant or chandelier lights the whole surface and is adjusted in height once the table is in place. The Lueur Fluxion chandelier comes in several lengths, from a square format to 100 x 200 cm, and accepts a dimmer. Complete with the dining room light fitting, a light for hallway and traffic areas or the entrance lighting.

How to install and maintain a metal light fitting?

Mounting is done on a hook or a ceiling box, with a height adjusted according to the furniture and the room. A soft cloth is enough to maintain the metal and abrasive products are avoided. Most references accept a dimmer, to be checked before purchase.

At what height should a pendant hang above the dining table?

Allow generally 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the shade and the top of a dining table, a little higher if the room is tall or if guests get up often. For a kitchen island, the usual range rises to around 80 to 90 cm. The cable is adjusted once the table is installed, not before.

Can you make a hanging metal light fitting yourself?

It is possible with a cable, a socket and a support, provided you follow electrical rules and choose a protection rating suited to the room. A shop-bought model brings its exact dimensions, its socket and a two-year warranty, which avoids bad surprises at connection.

Where to find an original light fitting and how to spot a good lighting shop?

A good lighting shop shows for each model the material, the dimensions, the socket and the protection rating, with secure payment, tracked delivery and returns. On a clearance sale, compare this information before the price gap: a complete product sheet and a two-year warranty remain the reliable markers.

Lighting shop Lyon: what to check before buying

A lighting shop in Lyon or online is judged on the product sheet, not on the window display: diameter, cable length, socket, IP, possible dimmer. The bedroom references and the gold light fittings mentioned above list these elements. A serious online lighting shop also gives the return period.

Lighting clearance Lyon: how to compare offers

On a lighting clearance sale in Lyon, the price gap says nothing about quality: check the real material (metal, iron, glass), the dimensions and the condition of the model. A model with no protection sheet or announced socket will cost more to equip. Our Designix customer service answers these points before ordering.

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Buying a metal light fitting at Designix

Secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and a customer service that answers on dimensions before ordering. Every reference is guaranteed for two years.

One model catching your eye? Check its diameter and its socket first, then order: the Lunéa ball pendant for a living room, the Lumea tube pendant for a kitchen, the Nari wall light for a hallway. The rest is in the complete selection of metal light fittings.