Hand-Distressed Iron Mesh · Rust Patina · Industrial-Loft Pendant
A rustic-industrial mesh pendant in the salvaged-warehouse vocabulary — a hand-formed iron mesh sphere finished in coffee-toned rust patina, drawn from the cage-light tradition of early-20th-century American factory and farmhouse lighting. Suited to kitchen islands, breakfast nooks, primary entry foyers, and great-room reading corners in 5,000+ sq ft estates and luxury hotels — and built for clustering at staggered heights above long islands and dining tables.
See It In Action
Product overview
In-room view
Please Note — Updated Finish
The current production finish runs lighter than older catalogue images. Following manufacturing refinements, the rust patina now reads slightly whiter and brighter than some legacy photography. The reference image below represents what you will receive. Tonal variation between individual pieces is expected and is part of the hand-finished character.
Size — Choose at Checkout
Small
D 21 × H 21 cm
∅ 8.3″ × H 8.3″
Medium
D 35 × H 35 cm
∅ 13.8″ × H 13.8″
Large
D 48 × H 48 cm
∅ 18.9″ × H 18.9″
All sizes include a 59″ / 150 cm hanging wire — adjustable at installation for your ceiling height.
Materials & Craft
Hand-Formed Iron
Solid iron mesh sphere, hand-formed and welded in the cage-light tradition.
Rust Patina Finish
Hand-aged coffee-toned rust patina — tonal variation expected piece to piece.
Open Cage Diffusion
Mesh casts patterned light across walls and ceiling — engineered for layered ambient lighting.
Product Notes
| Form | Spherical mesh pendant · hand-formed iron cage in salvaged-warehouse vocabulary |
| Dimensions | Small: ∅ 8.3″ × H 8.3″ (21 × 21 cm) Medium: ∅ 13.8″ × H 13.8″ (35 × 35 cm) Large: ∅ 18.9″ × H 18.9″ (48 × 48 cm) |
| Hanging wire | 59″ / 150 cm (adjustable on site) |
| Body material | Hand-formed iron mesh — distressed by hand |
| Finish | Hand-aged coffee-toned rust patina (single standard finish) |
| Light Source | E26 / E27 medium-base socket — bulbs not included |
| Recommended Bulb | E26 / E27 LED, 2700K warm white, ≤ 60W incandescent equivalent · vintage Edison filament reads particularly well through mesh |
| Dimming | Compatible with TRIAC dimmer switches when paired with dimmable LED bulbs · Lutron-compatible |
| Voltage | 110–120V US standard · 220–240V on request |
| Mounting | Hardwired ceiling pendant via supplied canopy & wire |
| SKU | RDP-152031 |
| Best For | Kitchen islands · breakfast nooks · primary entry foyers · great-room reading corners · industrial-loft and farmhouse interiors · luxury hotel suites and restaurant private dining · 5,000+ sq ft estates |
| Trade & Project | Designer specification packets, trade pricing, and project-quantity coordination available — contact our trade desk |
Installation
- Licensed electrician required. Hardwired ceiling pendant via supplied canopy and 59″ wire.
- All mounting hardware and the 59″ / 150 cm wire are included; wire shortens on site to suit your ceiling.
- For cluster installations, hang at staggered drops 30–50 cm apart center-to-center on separate ceiling outlets or a multi-port cluster canopy.
- Bulbs supplied by installer — E26 / E27 LED at 2700K. Vintage Edison filament LEDs cast patterned light through the mesh.
- Care: dust with a soft brush or feather duster; vacuum on low setting with a soft brush attachment for accumulated dust. Avoid wet cleaning — moisture can affect the rust patina.
FAQ
Why does the actual product look lighter than some images? +
Following manufacturing refinements, the rust patina now reads slightly lighter and brighter than older catalogue photography. The reference image above represents the current production finish. Tonal variation piece to piece is normal — this is hand-aged patina, not factory-uniform paint.
Which size should I choose? +
Small (∅ 8.3″) suits hallways, reading nooks, primary-suite vignettes, or clusters of three to five over an island. Medium (∅ 13.8″) is the most versatile size — kitchen islands, dining tables seating 2–4, or a single statement above a breakfast nook. Large (∅ 18.9″) is built for high ceilings, dining tables seating 6–10, and open-plan great rooms. For islands wider than 60″, plan a row of two or three Mediums spaced 24–30″ apart center-to-center.
Can I cluster multiple Lanister pendants together? +
Yes — clustering is the intended application. Mix sizes for visual interest, or hang multiple of the same size at staggered drops. Allow 30–50 cm of horizontal spacing between fixtures and use separate ceiling outlets, or a multi-port cluster canopy for a single-junction install.
Which bulb do you recommend? +
E26 / E27 medium-base LED at 2700K warm white, 4–8W (≤ 60W incandescent equivalent). Vintage Edison filament LEDs read particularly well — the visible filament casts patterned shadows through the mesh. Avoid cool-white or daylight bulbs; they read out of place against the rust patina.
Can the hanging wire be shortened? +
Yes. The 59″ / 150 cm wire shortens on site during installation — your electrician can cut to the desired drop length to suit your ceiling.
Is the fixture dimmable? +
Yes — pair a dimmable LED bulb with a TRIAC wall dimmer (Lutron Caséta, Diva, and standard forward-phase dimmers all work). The fixture itself has no built-in dimmer; control is at the wall switch.
How do I clean the mesh shade? +
Dust gently with a soft brush or feather duster. For accumulated dust inside the mesh, use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment on low setting. Do not use water, glass cleaner, or any liquid — moisture can affect the rust patina and accelerate uneven aging.
Suitable for hospitality and trade projects? +
Yes — hospitality-grade. Hand-formed iron construction and hand-aged patina suit luxury hotel suites, restaurant private dining, members-club lounges, and industrial-loft or farmhouse residential projects. Contact our trade desk for matched patina tone within batches and project-quantity coordination.
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- Unique shape design
- Made responsibly
- High quality material
- Tested for durability
CARE
CARE
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect finish, we do not recommend the use of household cleaners or abrasives.
- Do not exceed specified wattage.
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
SHIPPING & RETURN POLICY
Enjoy free shipping on all products. With Front Door Delivery, your item ships from our Distribution Center via UPS within 2–3 business days and arrives at your home in 4–6 weeks. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of receipt. Made-to-order items are not eligible for return.
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Mechanical Romance.
Architectural footnotes for the contemporary interior — steel, brass, iron, and the honest marks of the hands that shaped them.
02 — Material
03 — Craft
04 — In Context
From Factory Floor
to Gallery Wall.
The workshops of the early twentieth century were the most honest classrooms industrial design ever had. We take our sense of order from the Bauhaus, our raw material from the foundries of Manchester, and apply contemporary proportion so the result belongs in rooms that reward close attention.
Every fixture we make refuses to hide its structure — visible rivets, exposed cable sheathing, hand-laid joinery. What once belonged on the factory floor now reads as architecture within the room.
- 01 — DesignArchitectural Lines. Clear structure, exact proportion.
- 02 — AestheticTimeworn Patina. Temporal depth for modern interiors.
- 03 — MaterialRaw Metal. No cosmetics, no mirror polish.
- 04 — AssemblyExposed Joinery. Connections become the ornament.
Cold-Rolled Steel
Mill Finish
Solid Brass
Hand-Polished
Forged Iron
Waxed Finish
The weight you feel in your hand is the most honest language of quality — we refuse plastic, refuse thin walls, refuse lightness for its own sake.— Radilum Material Principle N°01
Molten Form
Sand casting runs alongside lost-wax at 1,450°C, leaving each iron piece with the honest mark of its gate.
Hand Welded
TIG welds laid by hand, visible by design. Every welder signs the work with a numbered stamp — traceable back to the piece.
Slow Finish
Hand-polished, aged and waxed across nine stages. We do not chase mirrors — we chase the right matte.
Burn-In Test
A 72-hour electrical burn-in before every fixture leaves the floor.
Modern Farmhouse
A measured dose of grit for soft white interiors — morning light catches on every metal edge.
Minimal Loft
In open-plan rooms it reads less like décor and more like structure — a set of suspended architectural coordinates.
Country Heritage
Lives easily beside reclaimed timber and worn leather — time speaking clearly across different materials.
Fast Shipping
4-6 weeks for delivery
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Measuring for Pendant Lighting
When installing pendants and chandeliers, it’s important to consider how you want your fixtures to hang in relation to the other furnishings in your space. Read on for our recommendations on how to hang the perfect light.
Kitchen
Aim for 30–36″ from the bottom of your fixture’s shade to the top of your island or countertop. Space multiple pendants 26–30″ apart. For a sense of proportion and balance, allow 12″ from the outermost fixture to the edge of your counter.
Dining Room
For optimal lighting and visibility, the bottom of your pendant should sit 30″ from the surface of your dining table. To scale your fixture, take the length and width of the room in feet, then convert that to inches. For a 10′ by 14′ room, the chandelier should be about 24″ wide.
Bedroom
If you’re hanging a pendant above a nightstand, allow for at least 30″ between the bottom of the shade and your nightstand’s surface. To keep the look balanced, center your pendant over your nightstand.
Size chart
| Size |
| area XS |
| Room XS |
| Size | DIA 2"-6" | DIA 6"-12" | DIA 12"-18" | DIA 20"-24" | DIA 24"-32" | DIA 32"-40" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| area | 32-54 FT | 54-107 FT | 107-161 FT | 161-215 FT | 215-269 FT | 269-378 FT |
| Room | BATHROOM/AISLE | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN | BEDROOM | LIVING ROOM | COMMERCIAL INTERIOR |
* Sizes are American and expressed in inches.