The Argos PE8 is an 850mm eight-light pendant withcylindrical fabric shades on an antique gold frame black or ivory shades eightE27 globes to 25W each, not supplied, on a2,000mm suspension.

A useful thing about this range that no source states: thethree-light and five-light Argos are exactly the same size 650mm wide, 280mm high. Only this eight-light is larger, at850mm.

So stepping from three to five lights buys you more light in an identical fitting.If your ceiling position or table is fixed and you want more output, the five-light is the answer you do not have to accept a bigger pendant to get it.

Eight cylindrical shades and what that arrangement does

The Argos is not a single shade with eight globes inside it: it iseight separate cylindrical fabric shades on one frame. Each isopaque, so light goes straight down and straight up from each one andnone escapes sideways.

The result is eight defined pools of light on the surface below rather than onebroad wash sharper and more architectural than a drum pendant, and it means the fittinglights the table without lighting the room. Over a long table that is exactly theeffect people want; as a general room light it is not.

850mm a long-table fitting

850mm wide by 280mm high, at 4.42kg, on a2,000mm adjustable suspension. Eight sources across 850mm light along dining table or an island end to end, and at25W each 200W maximum there is no shortage of output.

Black or ivory shades, on antique gold

The antique gold frame is constant. Because the shades areopaque, the colour does not change the light it changesthe object:

• Ivory soft and tonal against the gold; the fitting readswarm and quiet, and the eight cylinders almost merge into the frame.
• Black graphic; eight dark cylinders on a gold frame,strongly architectural, and the fitting reads as a deliberate object even unlit.

Eight globes, and the shades hide them. EightE27 to 25W, none supplied, and because the fabric isopaque the choice is brightness and warmth only. Buywarm 2700K against antique gold, cool white reads green.

Dimming depends on the globes our record saysNo, the datasheet says globe dependent, and the datasheet is right. Overa table it is well worth having, and eight LEDs on one dimmer is a hard flickercase: ask us for a matched set of eight.

4.42 kilograms on the ceiling use aproper fixing rather than a plasterboard rose. It isClassI earth required andIP20 indoor and dry locations only.

Part of a three-form range

Argos comes as a wall light, a table lamp and pendants, all with the samecylindrical shade. So a pendant over the table, awall light in the hall and a table lamp on the sideboard read as onescheme and because the shade is the element you look at, the match is exact rather thanapproximate.

Where it works

• Long dining tables and islands eight defined pools, end to end.
• Rooms where the table should be lit and the room should not.
• Alongside Argos wall lights and table lamps.
• Not a general room light the shades are opaque.
• Eight globes on one dimmer let us match them.

Specifying it

850mm wide by 280mm high, suspension2,000mm and adjustable, 4.42kg, iniron and fabric, antique gold with black or ivory shades. EightE27 globes to 25W each 200W total,not supplied; dimming is globe dependent. 240V,ClassI earth required,IP20 indoor and dry locations only. Warranty is three years, as a replacementwarranty.

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Questions

Which Argos size should I choose?

Worth knowing: the three-light and five-light are exactly the same size 650mm wide and 280mm high. Only this eight-light is larger, at 850mm. So stepping from three to five buys more light in an identical fitting, and you do not have to accept a bigger pendant to get it.

What kind of light does it give?

Eight defined pools rather than one broad wash. It is eight separate opaque cylindrical shades, so light goes straight down and straight up from each and none escapes sideways it lights the table without lighting the room. Over a long table that is exactly the effect; as a general room light it is not.

Black or ivory shades?

Because the shades are opaque, the colour changes the object rather than the light. Ivory is soft and tonal against the gold warm, quiet, and the cylinders almost merge into the frame. Black is graphic: eight dark cylinders on a gold frame, strongly architectural, and it reads as a deliberate object even unlit.

What globes do I need?

Eight E27 to 25W each, none supplied. The fabric is opaque so the globes are hidden brightness and warmth are the only decisions. Use warm 2700K: against antique gold, cool white reads green.

Can I dim it?

With the right globes. Our record says No; the datasheet says globe dependent, and that is right. Over a table it is well worth having, and eight LEDs on one dimmer is a hard flicker case ask us for a matched set.

What fixing does it need?

A proper one rather than a plasterboard rose 4.42kg.

Does it match anything else?

Yes Argos comes as a wall light, a table lamp and pendants, all with the same cylindrical shade. Because the shade is the element you look at, the match across a room is exact rather than approximate.