Pendant Light | RIO BIO

A black aluminum ring hung horizontally, whose center holds plants, this planter pendant light combines a very thin circle of light with a small patch of greenery, right above the table. By Thoro, the Rio Bio pendant light comes in 78 cm or 110 cm diameters, with an integrated LED in 3000 K or 4000 K.

A black ring pendant light that frames the plants

The profile of the Rio Bio pendant light measures 4 cm high by 8 mm wide. At this thinness, the circle reads as a line drawn in the air, and it is the plants that give the volume. The transparent cable and the 18.5 cm ceiling canopy stay understated: all the attention goes to the ring and the greenery it frames.

The LED strip of this ring pendant light runs inside the profile and lights the space below. The light envelops the table with no glaring point, whichever seat you take. The center of the ring stays free for installing the greenery, which brings warmth to the composition.

An LED chandelier of 33 W or 47 W, in 78 cm or 110 cm

This LED chandelier houses an integrated light source that is included. According to the manufacturer's data, the 78 cm model delivers 33 W for nearly 4400 lumens in warm white: it suits a table for 4 to 6 people or an average-sized kitchen island. The 110 cm model reaches 47 W and over 6000 lumens, for large tables and spacious rooms.

The color rendering is high, with an index of 93: the foliage, the dishes and the materials in the room keep true colors. To choose, compare the diameter with the width of the tabletop. A ring a little narrower than the table keeps good proportions and leaves room for serving. The light fixture runs on 220-240 V.

Warm white 3000 K or neutral white 4000 K

The warm white 3000 K gives a relaxed atmosphere and brings out the warm tones of wood and textiles. Neutral white 4000 K makes the green of the foliage crisper and suits kitchens or bright workspaces.

In an open room, keep the same light shade as the other light fixtures. A mix of warm white and neutral white is immediately noticeable on a light ceiling, especially around a chandelier that draws the eye just as much.

A pendant light for dining room or island: living with plants

Above the table, this dining room pendant light calls for light trailing plants, easy to take out of the ring for watering. The chandelier remains a light fixture and is not designed to hold heavy planters. Rated IP20, it is installed in a dry room: avoid watering the plants in place, always cut the power before working on the greenery and wipe any drops that fall on the profile.

The hanging height reaches 200 cm and is adjusted at installation. Allow about 70 cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the ring. The electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Plan on two people for installing the 110 cm model; a soft, dry cloth is then enough for upkeep of the aluminum.

With its black ring 8 mm wide, its integrated 33 W or 47 W LED and its heart of greenery, the Rio Bio pendant light by Thoro brings plants into the light fixture, above the table or the island. Made in Poland, it comes in 3000 K or 4000 K depending on the atmosphere desired.