The Shiron 6Lt is a 700mm fabric drum pendant six E14 globes inside asoft shade, on a brass or dark nickel frame.

25W per globe, 150W in total. An earlier version ofthis page said 150W per lamp, and our record still carries that figure. It is six timesthe real limit, on E14 holders that are nowhere near rated for it.

The drum does the work

Six globes inside a fabric drum behave completely differently from six on an openframe. The fabric diffuses through its sides and throws a clean disc down soyou get a broad, even, glare-free light rather than six bright points. That is why a drum is the safechoice over a table where people sit facing each other.

Wide and shallow

700 700mm but only 307mm high. Nearly three-quarters of a metreacross with a shallow drop it covers a large table without needing ceiling height, which is whatmakes drums work in ordinary rooms.

Brass or dark nickel, against ivory fabric

Brass warms the ivory shade and reads classic. Dark nickel is thecontemporary version the frame recedes and the shade does the talking. The frame is visible onlyat the top and the fixings, so the choice is subtler than it sounds.

There is a four-light too

Shiron is made as a 4-light and this 6-light. The six is the one for a large room;ask us if the four suits the table better.

Six E14 globes, not supplied

E14 small Edison screw, not E27 check before you buy. Because they sitinside fabric and are never seen, plain warm globes are all you need; a decorativefilament would be wasted. Dimming is whatever the globes will do.

Where it works

• Large dining tables, six to eight seats.
• Living rooms, as the main fitting.
• Bedrooms wanting soft, even light.
• Rooms with ordinary ceiling height.

Specifying it

700 700mm, 307mm high, suspension2,000mm, 3.95kg, in iron and fabric, matte plated. SixE14 globes at 25W each 150W 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

Can I fit 150W globes?

No. 150W is the total across six holders 25W each. An earlier version of this page said 150W per lamp, which is six times the real limit on E14.

Why a fabric drum rather than an open frame?

The fabric diffuses through its sides and throws a clean disc down, so you get broad glare-free light instead of six bright points. That is why a drum is the safe choice over a table.

Will it need ceiling height?

Less than you would think. It is 700mm across but only 307mm high, which is what makes drums work in ordinary rooms.

Which globes should I fit?

Plain warm ones. They sit inside fabric and are never seen, so a decorative filament would be wasted. Buy all six from one batch.

Can I dim it?

That depends on the globes you fit. Our record says “no”, but the datasheet and the fitting’s own construction say globe dependent, and we publish that.

Brass or dark nickel?

Brass warms the ivory shade and reads classic; dark nickel recedes and lets the shade talk. The frame shows only at the top and fixings, so the difference is subtler than it sounds.

Is there a smaller one?

Yes, a 4-light Shiron.