Alabaster Sphere Pendant Light

It's the mounting, not the cylinder itself. Model B runs on two ceiling points: one chain drops straight down to the shade, while a second chain angles in from a separate plate off to the side, meeting it partway down. Model A mounts from a single central point instead. If your ceiling only has one convenient fixing spot, or you'd rather not deal with a second plate, Model A is the simpler install.

Each chain is listed as 100cm and adjustable, so if the multi-head version uses individual chains per sphere, you should be able to vary the drop of each one once it's installed. If they're grouped on a shared fitting instead, the amount of stagger you can achieve may be more limited – worth asking us which setup applies to your order.

In the product photo, the veining reads as soft and subtle rather than bold streaks – it becomes more visible once the sphere is lit from within, similar to how a paper lantern shows its texture better lit than unlit. Expect a gentle, cloud-like pattern rather than dramatic marbling.

There's no switch on the fixture itself – it needs to be wired to an external wall switch to control the power, and that switch isn't included. This is a job for a qualified electrician rather than a plug-in installation.

It's rated IP20 and damp-rated, which covers typical indoor humidity, but it isn't waterproof, so avoid installing it directly over a shower, bath, or anywhere it could take a direct splash. A powder room or a bathroom spot away from water sources would be a safer fit than a wet zone.

Switch it off and let it cool, then cup the sphere gently in one hand while wiping with a soft, dry cloth in the other, rather than trying to spin it in place – since it's still attached to the chain above, there's less risk of it slipping than cleaning a loose object, but avoid applying sideways pressure that could strain the chain link at the top.