The Marsten 8 light is a starburst pendant eight straight rods radiating from a central hub,each ending in its own opal glass sphere. At 850mm across it is a large fitting,and that diameter is the first thing to check against your room.

850mm is wider than most people picture

This is nearly a metre of ceiling. Over a round dining table it wants a table of at least1.2m so the spheres sit inside the table footprint rather than over the chairs. In an entry voidit reads well from below and from a landing. In a standard 2.4m-ceiling room it will feel lowunless the drop is kept short which the rod set lets you do.

Drop is set by rods, not a cable

It ships with one 300mm rod and two 600mm rods, so the hanging height isa combination of fixed lengths rather than something you trim on site. Work out the drop before theelectrician arrives; changing it afterwards means going back into the ceiling.

Eight E27 globes, and the globe is on show

Each arm takes an E27 globe up to 25W 200W across the fitting and none are supplied. The opal matt spheres diffuse the lamp, so a plain globeis fine; a fancy round globe suits the geometry. Buy all eight identical and add a spare. Dimmingdepends on the globes you fit.

Where it works

• Round or square dining tables of 1.2m and above, centred.
• Entry voids and stairwells, seen from more than one level.
• Large living rooms as a single central fitting rather than a row of downlights.
• Master bedrooms with the ceiling height to carry 850mm.

Specifying it

Fixture diameter is 850mm in iron and glass, in antique gold or black with opal matt spheres.Eight E27 holders, 25W each, 200W total. It runs on 240V, isIP20 and indoor only, and is ClassI an earth is required.Assembly is required and it must be installed by a licensed electrician. Warranty isthree years.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. With eight arms to align, allow proper time on site a starburst that is fractionally out of true is obvious from across the room.

Questions

How wide is it?

850mm across nearly a metre. Check that against your table or room before ordering.

How many globes does it take, and are they included?

Eight E27 globes of up to 25W each 200W in total. None are supplied.

Can I choose the hanging height?

Within limits. It comes with one 300mm and two 600mm rods, so the drop is a combination of those fixed lengths.

Is it dimmable?

Globe dependent the fitting itself imposes no restriction, so dimmable globes on a compatible dimmer will work.

What size table suits it?

A round or square table of at least 1.2m, so the spheres sit within the table footprint rather than over the chairs.

Does it need assembly?

Yes, and it must be installed by a licensed electrician it is ClassI and requires an earth.

What is the warranty?

Three years, as a replacement warranty.