Hector Pendant Size 4 by Original BTC

Hector Pendant Size 4 by Original BTC — a translucent bone china dome on a braided cotton cord, the largest Hector pendant, designed by Peter Bowles and made in Britain.

Wired for North America (120V AC, UL listed).

The Design Story

Hector is the bone china dome that made Original BTC’s name. Peter Bowles founded the Oxfordshire lighting house in 1990, and the Hector, one of his first designs for it, turned a humble pot of fired ceramic into a light: a thin shade that glows when lit, a cotton-braided flex and a movable head. Size 4 is the grandest of the family, with a dome wide enough to anchor a table or a stairwell.

Why You’ll Love It

Lit, the china turns warm and luminous; off, it looks like a piece of fine tableware hanging in the air. At 9.25 inches across it has real presence without shouting, and it dims smoothly, so one pendant can light dinner and then soften for the evening.

Made for Real Life

Switch off the power, then dust with a soft dry cloth or wipe with a cloth dampened with water only, and dry thoroughly. Bone china is fired ceramic, so treat the shade as you would fine tableware. An electrician wires it to a ceiling junction box.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Over a dining table or kitchen island, in an entry or a stairwell, or in pairs along a hallway. Meet the rest of the family: Hector Medium Dome Table Lamp, Hector Medium Dome Wall Light with Switch, Hector Medium Dome Clip Light.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Hector Pendant Size 4?

Ø 9.25" × H 11.8" (Ø 23.5 × H 30 cm), on a 59" (150 cm) cord. It weighs 3.8 lb.

Which bulb does the Hector Pendant Size 4 take?

One E26 bulb, up to 100W, on 120V AC. It dims with a compatible dimmer and bulb.

Do I need an electrician to install the Hector Pendant Size 4?

Yes. It is hardwired to a ceiling junction box, so we recommend a licensed electrician.

Can the Hector Pendant Size 4 go outside?

No. It is rated IP20 and made for indoor use.

Is the Hector Pendant Size 4 a genuine Original BTC light?

Yes. It is the Original BTC Hector, designed by Peter Bowles and made in Britain.

How fast does the Hector Pendant Size 4 leave the warehouse?

Usually within 2–3 business days of your order.

Why We Love It

It is one of the few lighting classics still made by the company that created it, with a shade made from real bone china.

For the Trade

Specifying lighting for a client’s home, a boutique hotel or a restaurant? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.

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