Axis Pendant Light by CTO Lighting

Axis is a pendant of conical smoked glass shades on a slim metal frame, made by CTO Lighting of London and evocative of antique streetlamps. It comes in 2 sizes: Small, with 3 shades and 47.6 in across, and Large, with 6 shades and 67.7 in across.

It comes in 2 finishes: Bronze and Satin Brass, each with smoked glass shades.

The Design Story

CTO describes Axis as evocative of antique streetlamps. Tapered, conical shades of smoked glass hang from a slim metal frame, and the smoky tint softens the light into a warm, diffused glow. The Small has 3 shades and the Large has 6.

The Story of CTO Lighting

Chris and Clare Turner founded CTO Lighting in London in 1998 on one principle: design lights of uncompromising quality, using only the finest materials and working with elite British craftsmen. Chris is an engineer who designs and builds with meticulous detail, and Clare brings the eye of fashion. Together they built a name for understated luxury in hand-finished brass, mouth-blown glass and artisan-cut stone, and the collection has gone on to light The Savoy, The Dorchester, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chiltern Firehouse.

How It Was Made

CTO assembles every Axis light to order in England. The frame, drop rod and ceiling box are in bronze or satin brass, and each arm carries a conical shade of smoked glass.

The Finishes

Bronze. Deep, rich color and a robust build bring a touch of historical weight to a modern room, with a warm, inviting glow.

Satin Brass. Warm golden tones and a brushed, satin surface give a soft sheen that feels luxurious but understated. CTO selects the metal for its durability and beauty.

Smoked Glass. A smokey tint softens the light output and gives a warm, diffused, atmospheric glow, with small variations in shape and color from piece to piece.

Why You’ll Love It

Axis gives a table a low, wide spread of warm light. The smoked glass shades point outward and soften the bulbs, so the glow feels calm and a little theatrical. The Small suits a round table, and the Large a long table or an island.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V versions take E12 bulbs of 25W maximum each, or 4.5W LED bulbs at 2700K: 3 in the Small and 6 in the Large. They dim on a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer with a dimmable bulb. Each comes with a 39.4 in (1000 mm) drop rod, 0.5 in (12.7 mm) thick, that you adjust on site. They weigh 19.8 lb and 33.1 lb, and CTO asks you to check that the ceiling can carry the load. Both are IP20 for dry indoor rooms. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp cloth for marks. Skip detergents and abrasives.

Sizes in Inches: Width, Depth, Height and Drop

CTO lists the Axis Small at 47.6 in wide, 42.5 in deep and 7.5 in high (1210 x 1080 x 190 mm) and the Large at 67.7 in wide, 46.1 in deep and 7.5 in high (1720 x 1170 x 190 mm). Both come with a 39.4 in (1000 mm) drop rod that you adjust on site, and the minimum overall drop is 12.8 in (325 mm) for both.

Downloads

CTO publishes the data sheets for this pendant light: Axis Small data sheet (PDF) and Axis Large data sheet (PDF).

Product Details

Where It Shines

Over a round dining table, a long table, a kitchen island or a bar, or in a wide entrance hall. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is Axis dimmable?

Yes. CTO lists trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimming as standard for the 110-130V version, and calls for a dimmable bulb. DALI is listed only for 220-240V.

What do Small and Large mean?

The Small has 3 shades and measures 47.6 in (1210 mm) wide and 42.5 in (1080 mm) deep. The Large has 6 shades and measures 67.7 in (1720 mm) wide and 46.1 in (1170 mm) deep. Both are 7.5 in (190 mm) high.

How far does it hang?

It comes with a 39.4 in (1000 mm) drop rod that you adjust on site. The minimum overall drop is 12.8 in (325 mm) for both sizes.

What bulbs does it take?

Each shade takes an E12 bulb of up to 25W, or a 4.5W LED bulb at 2700K. The Small has 3 and the Large has 6. Use dimmable bulbs if you plan to dim it.

How heavy is it?

The Small weighs 19.8 lb (9 kg) and the Large 33.1 lb (15 kg). CTO notes that the ceiling structure must be able to carry it.

Is every smoked glass shade the same?

No. Smoked glass varies slightly in tint and shape from shade to shade.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If a mark remains on the metal or the glass, use a slightly damp lint-free cloth, then dry it with a soft dry one. CTO advises against detergents and abrasive cleaners.

Why We Love It

Axis borrows the calm of an old streetlamp and spreads it over a table, with smoked glass that makes every bulb glow softly.

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