Perrin Threaded Orb Linear Chandelier

The Perrin Threaded Orb Linear Chandelier runs one slim black bar across the ceiling and threads glass orbs directly onto it — the bar passes straight through each sphere rather than the sphere hanging beneath it. Some sit above the line, some below, alternating along its length so the row never reads as a straight rank of pendants. The whole thing hangs from thin steel cables so fine they nearly disappear, which leaves the bar looking like a single pencil line drawn across the room with the orbs strung on it. The design, featuring glass spheres threaded directly onto a horizontal bar, completely transforms the visual experience—there are no visible connectors, suspension rods, or dangling components. As the bar passes straight through the spheres, they rest securely upon it like beads on a wire. Consequently, despite the fixture's elongated profile, the overall aesthetic remains one of serenity and restraint. For a minimalist look bordering on architectural, the all-transparent glass version is an ideal choice; for those wishing to add a touch of color while maintaining that sense of restraint, a mixed-color version is available, featuring red, milky white, and clear glass spheres strung together on the same bar. Finished in matte black, this fixture is perfectly suited for installation above a kitchen island or a long dining table. Real Photo Every orb is made one at a time …which is why any of them can go on your bar, in any order Made to order Any Combination You Like The two versions on this page — all-clear and the mixed row — are only where most people start. Because each orb is blown separately and threaded onto the bar on its own, there is no fixed set. Nothing has to match. So you can choose which colours go on your bar, how many of each, and the order they run in. All one colour. Clear with a single red at one end. Three shades fading along the length. A row where no two are the same. Tell us the arrangement and that is the one we build — not a standard version with a colour swapped. 1 Tell us what you want Name the colours and where they go — or send a photo of the room and let us suggest a combination. 2 We confirm the row Which orb sits where along the bar, agreed with you in writing before anything is made. 3 Then we build it Your arrangement, made to that order. Lead time for a custom row Glass colour varies slightly from piece to piece and looks different lit and unlit. Ask us for a photo of the actual glass before you settle on a combination. Specifications The Details Material Metal Bar, Canopy · Blown Glass Orbs Metal sprayed and electroplated; each orb blown, not pressed in a mould. Finish Matte Black Bar Glass Clear, or a mixed row of coloured orbs Pink, purple, green, red, blue, smoke, opal, pale blue, amber and graduated tones available to order — ask us. Light source G4 bulbs — 5W each A small two-pin bulb, not a screw base. See the note below. Voltage AC 110–240V Control Wall switch — dimmable only with dimmable G4 bulbs, see note below Suspension Steel cable — 150 cm / 59″ Shortens on site. Can be extended on request — ask before ordering. Mounting Ceiling — hardwired Environment Indoor only Preparation time 5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch. Good to Know About dimming It depends entirely on the bulbs. Fit dimmable G4 bulbs in every socket and pair them with a compatible dimmer, and it dims — but many G4 capsules are not dimmable, so check the packaging rather than assuming. Use the same bulb throughout; mixing dimmable and non-dimmable in one row causes flicker. Ask us before ordering and we will confirm a pairing that works. Getting the bar level It hangs from steel cables that shorten independently, which is how a long bar is brought perfectly horizontal — and it needs to be, because a bar this slim shows a slope immediately. Set it with a spirit level, not by eye, and adjust one cable at a time. Cables are supplied at 150 cm / 59″; tell us your ceiling height before ordering if you need more. Size & Fit Six Feet of Bar One size, and a long one. This is the measurement to check before anything else — because a linear fixture that is the wrong length is the one mistake you cannot fix on installation day. Bar length 70.9″ 180 cm Each orb ∅ 6.3″ 16 cm That bar is just under six feet long. A linear fixture should run about two thirds the length of what it hangs over, so this belongs above a table or island of 8 to 9 feet. Over anything shorter it will overhang — measure before you order. Long IslandBest fit Island 96–120″ 8–10 ft · 240–300 cm Hang at30–36″ above the worktop WhyThe bar covers the working length without reaching the ends, and the open glass keeps the sightline across the kitchen clear — which a row of solid pendants would not. The configuration this fixture was drawn for. Long Dining TableBest fit Table 96–108″ 8–9 ft · seats 8–10 Hang at30–36″ above the tabletop WhyLight reaches every seat rather than pooling in the middle, and there is nothing solid at eye level between the people facing each other across it. Leave 6″ of clear tabletop beyond each end of the bar. Open-Plan Room Any long span Hallway · gallery · desk run Hang at7 ft above the floor WhyA slim horizontal line reads as architecture rather than furniture. Works over a long console, a desk run, or a corridor where the length is the point. Keep it parallel to the longest wall, not at an angle to it. Too Small a SpaceNot this one Island or table under 84″ Under 7 ft ProblemAt 70.9″ the bar would reach almost end to end, and a linear fixture that runs the full length of what it sits over looks like a mistake rather than a choice. InsteadAsk us — the bar can be made shorter to suit your span, and we will confirm the orb count before it is built. Better to ask now than to hang it and see. Sizing Tip Measure the island or table, then multiply by two thirds. That is the length the fixture should be. A 108″ table wants a bar around 72″ — which is this one. A 72″ island wants a bar around 48″, and this would be far too long for it. Then leave the ends clear. Allow at least 6″ of visible worktop or tabletop beyond each end of the bar, so it reads as sitting over the surface rather than running off it. And check what is at either end before you commit — a wall, a tall cabinet, or a doorway within a few inches of the bar will make a six-foot fixture feel wedged in. Height is simpler and it is the same on both: 30–36″ from the bottom of the orbs to the tabletop or worktop. Anywhere people walk beneath it instead, keep 7 ft of clearance above the floor. The cables shorten independently on site — use a spirit level rather than your eye, because a bar this slim shows a slope immediately. The design A Line, and Some Things Threaded Onto It Nothing hangs. That is the whole trick. Look at almost any linear fixture and you will see the same arrangement: a beam across the ceiling with lights suspended beneath it. Brackets, drops, cords — a structure and the things dangling from it. Your eye reads the support first and the light second, which is why so many of them feel heavier than they are. Perrin removes the hanging entirely. The bar passes straight through the middle of each glass orb, so the spheres sit on the line rather than under it — no bracket, no drop, nothing to attach. And they alternate: some above the bar, some below, so the row never settles into a rank of identical pendants. What you get is closer to beads threaded on a wire than to a chandelier, which is why a fixture nearly six feet long can still read as a single quiet stroke. The suspension finishes the idea. It hangs on steel cables fine enough to disappear from a few feet away, so the bar appears to float flat across the ceiling with nothing holding it. And because the glass is open rather than shaded, you see through the fixture rather than at it — the sightline across an open-plan room stays clear, which a row of solid pendants would close off completely. In all-clear glass it is nearly architectural; in the mixed row, red, amber and opal put one note of colour on the same quiet line. Materials Why Blown Glass The orbs are clear, so you see the glass itself rather than a surface. That is exactly where blown and moulded look different. Blown glass Moulded glass or acrylic Seams None — the glass is formed with air, not pressed between two halves A faint line runs around the sphere where the mould closed The walls Slightly uneven, so light bends a little as it passes through Perfectly even, and the light comes out flat Are they identical? No — each orb is fractionally its own shape Every one the same, on every fixture sold Next to the bulb Glass doesn't mind the heat and won't change colour Acrylic can yellow and cloud where it sits closest In your hand Cool and solid — you can feel it's glass straight away Acrylic feels light and warm, and sounds hollow If it gets knocked Glass can chip — treat it as glass Acrylic survives a knock better, but scratches from cleaning Questions, Answered Common Questions Is 70.9″ too long for my island? Check this before anything else. The bar is just under six feet, and a linear light should run about two thirds the length of what it hangs over. So this suits a table or island of 8 to 9 feet. Over a 72″ island — a very common size — it would be far too long, reaching almost end to end. Measure yours first. If it's shorter, ask us: the bar can be made to your length and we'll confirm the orb count before it's built. Much easier than hanging it and seeing. Will the bulbs be too bright to sit under? Worth thinking about. The glass is clear, so you can see the bulb inside each orb — that's the look, not a fault. But over a dining table it means a bright point roughly at eye level. Three things fix it: put it on a dimmer (the single best thing you can do); choose warm white bulbs around 2700K rather than cool white; or choose the mixed colourway, where the opal orbs are cloudy and soften their share of the light. Is the glass real, and is it moulded? It's real glass, and it's blown rather than pressed in a mould. You can tell by looking: a moulded sphere has a faint seam running around it where the two halves of the mould met. Blown glass has none, because it's formed with air rather than squeezed between two pieces of metal. The walls also vary very slightly in thickness, which is why the light bends a little as it passes through instead of coming out flat. Why are some orbs above the bar and some below? Because a straight row of identical lights reads as a rank rather than a composition. Alternating them above and below the line keeps your eye moving along the fixture — and it's only possible because the bar passes through the middle of each orb rather than the orb hanging beneath it. What bulbs does it take? G4 bulbs, 5W each — and these are worth knowing about before your fixture arrives. A G4 isn't a screw-in bulb; it's a small two-pin capsule about the size of a fingernail that pushes into the socket. That's what keeps the orbs small and the light source neat inside them. But you won't find them in every supermarket, so buy a few spares when you order rather than hunting for one later. Any lighting shop or online retailer has them. Can I dim it? Yes, but only with dimmable G4 bulbs — and many G4 capsules aren't dimmable, so check the packaging rather than assuming. Fit dimmable ones in every socket, not just some; mixing types in one row causes flicker. On this fixture a dimmer is more than a nice extra. With clear glass and visible bulbs, being able to turn it down is what makes it comfortable to eat under. Ask us before ordering and we'll confirm a bulb and dimmer pairing that works. How do I get a six-foot bar hanging straight? It hangs on steel cables that shorten independently, so you level it by adjusting one cable at a time. Use a spirit level, not your eye. On a bar this slim and this long, a slope of even half an inch across the length is obvious once you sit down beneath it — and much harder to fix after everything is tightened. How do I clean it? Switch off, let the bulbs cool, then wipe each orb with a soft cloth, barely damp, followed by a dry one — clear glass shows fingerprints and dust more than any other finish, so expect to do this a little more often than you would with a shaded fixture. Nothing abrasive, and keep liquid away from where the bar enters the glass. What if an orb breaks? That orb is replaced on its own. Each one sits on the bar independently, so a single damaged piece never means returning a six-foot fixture — which would mean freight both ways and weeks with a bare ceiling. If anything arrives damaged, send us photos within 24 hours of delivery and we'll replace the affected orbs. After that we keep spares — just tell us which colour. Can I put it in a bathroom? No — this is an indoor fixture for dry rooms only, with no protection against water or steam. Kitchens over an island, dining rooms, hallways and open-plan living rooms are all fine. Installation The Complete Installation Guide Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes. 01 Power Off First Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring. 02 Check the Box Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight. 03 Match the Wires Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained. 04 Set the Height Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers. Read the Full Installation Guide Free guide · Written for US homes · Opens in a new tab Also in this glass The Same Orb, Hung Differently The bar is one way to arrange these spheres. Here are the other two — a single drop, and a cluster falling from one point. 16 Reviews Single Orb Pendant Lamp ∅ 6.3″ orb · 1 to 61 heads · G4 The same orb on its own cord. Buy one for a bedside, three in a row over a counter, or build a cluster of any count — you set the spacing rather than accepting a fixed bar. From $175.00 View Details Cluster Multi-Colour Orb Cluster Chandelier ∅ 6.3″ orbs · staggered cluster · G4 The orbs gathered rather than lined up — falling at staggered heights from one canopy. Where the bar suits a long table, this suits a stairwell, an entry, or a round table. From $175.00 View Details One glass, three arrangements. Every orb across these fixtures is the same piece — blown individually, with a milky diffuser set inside it. What changes is how they are held: threaded onto a bar for a long table or island, hung singly where you want to set the spacing yourself, or gathered into a cluster for a stairwell or entry. Colours can be mixed on any of them. Tell us the room and we'll tell you which arrangement fits.