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Melt Opal Mini-Round Pendant System
Five mini Melt Opal shades on one ceiling canopy, 73 cm wide, tinted polycarbonate
730 × 730 mm
Germany
12 kg
Approx. $5,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Melt Opal Mini-Round Pendant System (SKU MLPS05OPG-PUSM5) suspends its five mini Melt shades from one ceiling canopy. Opalescent Polished Polycarbonate with Gold Hardware is the name given to its finish, and it comes from Germany.
Build
Tinted and plated polycarbonate forms the shades. The ceiling rose is white, the cable is a clear 250 cm, and the light source is included.
Specifications
- Size: width 73 cm and length 73 cm (28.7 in)
- Weight: 12 kg (26.5 lb)
- Light source: 5 x 6W LED, 5 X 9W wattage, 800 lm
- Colour: 3000K standard; CRI over 90
- Dimmability: mains dimmable (leading & trailing edge)
- Ratings: indoor environment, cULus certification, 100-120V and 50-60Hz
Story
Atmospheric glow
When the lamp is illuminated, the semi-transparent shade comes alive with an atmospheric glow.
Blow-moulded shades
Melt shades are designed in the London Studio and are made using blow-moulded polycarbonate.
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Collection
Melt
Tom Dixon's Melt collection (2014, with Front): vacuum-metallised polycarbonate orbs, mirrored when off, glowing like molten glass when lit. Pendants and lamps.









