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Measure a bar longer than it is wide above the table, and set its height above the surface once the furniture is in place. A bar pendant light is a horizontal fixture suspended by two or more cables, or fixed to a ceiling box: a metal, steel, aluminium or glass bar, with integrated LEDs or E27 sockets.

What is a bar pendant light?

A bar pendant light is a horizontal fixture suspended from the ceiling by two or more cables, sometimes fixed to a ceiling box: a metal, steel, aluminium or glass bar, with integrated LEDs or E27 sockets. It lights a table, worktop or desk broadly and evenly.

The format is read horizontally first: lengths from 80 to 160 cm, often shallow depth of 2 to 10 cm, and shapes in tube, square, round or oval. The whole selection is IP20, with a large majority of LED models and a few E27 sockets on glass versions. These bars sit alongside other, more compact suspended formats in our lighting catalogue.

LED bar pendant light: how does the lighting work?

The LEDs run through the bar along its entire length, with no bulb to change. Light falls in an even wash, with no hot spot in the centre of the table. The LED models offer various wattages, from 16.8 W to 40 W depending on the reference.

Bar pendant light, curtain rod or pull-up bar: what are we talking about?

Nothing alike: a curtain rod dresses a window, a pull-up bar is for sport. Here, the bar is a suspended light, with cables, ceiling box and light source. For a short, round format, look instead at ceiling pendant lights.

Which bar pendant light to choose for a dining room?

Placed above a table, a bar longer than it is wide lights the whole surface without a central shadow. The models in the selection range from 80 to 160 cm, and the cables drop to 170 cm depending on the reference, which leaves room to set the height above the surface.

The number of light points matters as much as the length: the Ambriva ribbed amber glass bar lines up five glasses over 110 cm, Hesperia plays six lamps, Aurex three glass and bronze shades, Zenvesissa two lights over 80 cm. For a large table, the Ondnorilo champagne steel bar reaches 160 cm.

At what height should the bar be hung above the table?

Generally, the bottom of the fixture sits between 75 and 85 cm above the surface: high enough to see your guests, low enough for the light to fall on the table. Adjust the cables once the table is in place, not before.

One or several light lines for six people?

A single long bar is often enough: 150 to 160 cm covers a table of six to eight covers. Two short bars suit a very wide table or two separate zones, table and sideboard. The key is to avoid the dark zone in the centre. Find these formats in all our pendant lights and in the selection to light a dining room.

Which bar pendant light to install in a kitchen?

Above a worktop or an island, a slim bar directs light onto the surface without glare. Tubes and bars with thin cables are installed in a single line, in warm white to stay pleasant in the evening, and black or brushed steel finishes match most cabinet fronts.

The Tivola black bar, with its ceiling box, lights in warm white and neutral white over 114 cm. Gladio, with thin cables, and the Levanto touch dimmer pendant light are also aimed at the kitchen. See the selection above a worktop.

Original kitchen pendant light: which model stands out?

The ribbed amber glass of Ambriva and the white stone diffuser of Lorevane stand out from the usual black tubes. They bring a visible material above an island, where a classic bar stays discreet. For a more graphic line, black finishes remain the safest choice.

Italian design kitchen pendant light: which style codes to adopt?

This search mainly describes a style: fine lines, visible materials, elongated proportions, understated finishes. The brushed steel bars, black tubes and glass and bronze versions in the collection follow these codes. No manufacturing origin is claimed here. See a kitchen with a clean style.

Which bar pendant light for a living room, an office or a bedroom?

In a living room, the bar is placed above a coffee table, a reading corner or a large desk, in warm white for a calm mood. Long bars, with cables adjustable up to 170 cm depending on the model, are set at eye level without glare.

Several models are also aimed at the office: Ledara, Liné'Acier, Gladio and Acciaio find their place there. For the living room, modern lines light without taking up volume, and a design pendant light can serve as a focal point above a coffee table.

Living room pendant light: what length above a coffee table?

A bar of 80 to 110 cm is enough above a coffee table or a desk corner. Beyond that, it extends past the furniture and unbalances the whole. Set the height around 1.60 to 1.80 m from the floor, out of the field of vision. The for the living room selection groups these short formats.

Design bedroom pendant light: does a bar work?

Yes, as accent lighting: above a desk or a wide headboard, a bar of 80 to 110 cm spreads a soft light without lighting the whole room. The dimmer, when the model offers one, allows lowering the intensity in the evening. Explore in a bedroom to find the right format.

XXL pendant light for a high ceiling: what length and what height?

Under a high ceiling, adjustable cables make the difference: depending on the model, the bar drops to 117, 123, 150 or 170 cm, and up to 316 cm for Lorevane. Then choose a length of 150 to 160 cm, like Ondnorilo or Acciaio, to occupy the volume without overloading the room.

A non-adjustable bar imposes its installation height: it suits a standard ceiling and a table of usual height, but adjusts poorly under a great height. Check this point before choosing, especially when the ceiling is well above average.

How to adjust the cable height under a high ceiling?

First fix the ceiling box or the anchor points, then adjust each cable to the same length, tape measure in hand. Do it after the furniture is installed: a table changes the useful height. A general guide: aim for 75 to 85 cm between the fixture and the surface.

What bar format for a large room?

On a large table or a wide island, a bar of 150 to 160 cm holds the line. Beyond that, two separate bars are better than an endless tube: the room stays readable and each zone keeps its light. The result also depends on the depth, from 2 to 10 cm depending on the reference.

IP44 bathroom pendant light: is this collection suitable?

The bar pendant lights in this selection are all IP20: they suit dry rooms such as the dining room, kitchen, living room or office, but not wet areas. For a bathroom, you need a higher ingress protection rating, such as IP44 or above, suited to water splashes.

What does IP20 mean on a light fixture?

IP20 means the fixture is protected against fingers and solid objects over 12 mm, but not against water. In short: dry room only, away from a sink or bathtub. No bar in the collection goes below or above this rating.

Where to install an IP20 fixture in a wet room or a kitchen?

In a kitchen, an IP20 bar is placed above the worktop or the table, away from splashes. In a wet room, avoid it above the bathtub and shower and prefer a better protected fixture. The bar format remains possible in a large dry hallway, see for a hallway.

Fixed or adjustable bar pendant light, with or without dimmer?

The height is adjustable on most models, by cables or by ceiling box, with maximums ranging from about 117 cm to 170 cm depending on the reference. A dimmer is offered on a large part of the selection, sometimes in a touch version, to lower the intensity in the evening.

Fixed bar pendant light: are there models with a set height?

A few references have an imposed installation height, especially bars with a ceiling box like Tivola. They suit a standard ceiling and a table of usual height, but adjust poorly under a high ceiling. Cable models remain more flexible.

Touch dimmer or wall switch: what it changes day to day

The integrated dimmer, touch on Levanto and Rossano, is controlled directly on the fixture: handy for lowering the light without leaving the table. Without a dimmer, a compatible bulb or a dimmer wall switch does the same job. In both cases, the function is chosen at the time of purchase.

How to match material, colour and light temperature to the room?

Material and colour set the mood: brushed or silver steel for a crisp result, black for a graphic line, glass and bronze for a dressed light. On the light side, warm white 2700-3500 K dominates the selection, neutral white remaining possible on a few references, especially Tivola and Acciaio.

Warm white or neutral white: which to choose according to the room?

Warm white 2700-3500 K suits the living room, bedroom and meals; it is the one of the majority of models. Neutral white 3500-4500 K lights a worktop or a desk more sharply. Cool white 4500-6500 K remains rare here, on a single glass model.

Brushed steel, black or amber glass: what result day to day?

Brushed steel and silver blend into a light interior and show little dust. Black draws a clean line on the ceiling. Glass and bronze, like Aurex or Zenvesissa, spread a more dressed light. See metal bars, glass versions and golden finishes.

Need a brighter result on the ceiling? A white pendant light blends into a bright interior and lets the light do the work.

How to install and care for a bar pendant light?

The bar is fixed to the ceiling by a box or by two anchor points, then adjusted by the cables. For care, a soft cloth is enough on brushed steel, aluminium and plastic, and a non-abrasive cleaner on glass diffusers, always with the power off.

What is the ceiling box for?

The ceiling box hides the power supply and connections, and serves as a single fixing point. It simplifies installation on a concrete ceiling and gives a clean line to the connection. Models with thin cables, like Gladio or Liné'Acier, do without it.

How to clean brushed steel, glass and tubes?

Brushed steel and aluminium: slightly damp microfibre cloth, without abrasive product, to avoid scratching the grain. Glass: soapy water then careful drying. Dust LED tubes dry and cut the power before any work on the fixture.

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Frequently asked questions about the bar pendant light

To choose, start from the length of your table or island, then check the maximum cable height and the presence of a dimmer. An LED model in warm white with adjustable height covers most needs, in the dining room as above a worktop.