The Marsten 5 light is the smaller starburst in its family five rods, five opal glassspheres, 650mm across. It is the version that fits a normal room, where the850mm eight-light would crowd it.

650mm suits a real dining room

Over a round table of about 1m, or a square one of similar size, the five-light sits correctly large enough to be the feature, small enough not to loom. If your table is 1.2m or more,step up to the eight light; the two are the same design, so choosing between them is purely aboutscale.

A shallow fitting on a rod set

The body is only 185mm tall, hung on rods totalling up to1,500mm supplied as two 600mm and one 300mm.Because the fitting itself is shallow, most of your height decision is in which rods you use. Settle itbefore installation; rods are not trimmed on site.

Five E27 globes, none supplied

Each arm takes an E27 globe up to 25W 125W across the fitting,and none are included. The opal matt spheres diffuse the lamp, so a plain globe works;buy five identical and a spare. Dimming is globe dependent.

Where it works

• Round or square dining tables around 1m, centred over the table.
• Kitchen nooks and breakfast bars needing one decorative fitting.
• Bedrooms, where 650mm reads as a feature without dominating.
• Entry halls with standard ceilings, using the shorter rod combination.

Specifying it

Fixture diameter 650mm, height 185mm, in iron and glass, antique gold or black with opalmatt spheres. Five E27 holders at 25W, 125W total. It runs on 240V,is IP20 and indoor only, and is ClassI an earth isrequired. Assembly is required. Warranty is three years.

Supplied and supported by Lights For You. Clean it with a dry cloth liquid cleaners markboth the opal glass and the finish.

Questions

How wide is it?

650mm across, with a shallow body 185mm tall.

How does it compare to the 8 light?

Same design, larger scale the 8 light is 850mm. Choose the 5 light for tables around 1m, the 8 light for 1.2m and above.

How many globes, and are they included?

Five E27 globes of up to 25W each 125W in total. None are supplied.

Can I set the hanging height?

Within limits. It comes with two 600mm rods and one 300mm rod, up to 1,500mm of drop.

Is it dimmable?

Globe dependent fit dimmable globes and a compatible dimmer.

Does it need assembly?

Yes, and installation by a licensed electrician, as it requires an earth.

What is the warranty?

Three years, as a replacement warranty.