Ceres Pendant Light by CTO Lighting

Ceres is a large ring pendant of honed alabaster in a bronze frame, made by CTO Lighting of London. It is 39.2 in across and glows softly from the stone.

It comes in 2 finishes: Antique Bronze and Bronze, each with honed alabaster, and 2 canopy options: a ceiling plate or a ceiling rose.

The Design Story

Ceres draws on NASA’s Dawn findings at Ceres, the dwarf planet, where light elements were discovered. CTO turned that into a celestial take on the contemporary chandelier, pairing precision engineering with artisanal craft.

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 light to order. The alabaster is cut from natural stone and honed, so the veining of each piece is its own, and it sits in a metal frame in antique bronze or bronze. Integrated LEDs light the stone.

The Finishes

Antique Bronze. Rich, deep tones with a natural patina. Each fixture shows the character of the material and the hand of the British artisans who finish it.

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

Honed Alabaster. Every piece is cut from natural stone, prized for its soft, diffused light. The veining occurs naturally, so no two are alike, from almost white to grey-veined.

Why You’ll Love It

Ceres is a calm, round statement over a dining table or in a hall. The alabaster gives a soft, even glow, and the LED is dimmable.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V version has an integrated 110W LED at 2700K, dimmable with a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer. At 66.1 lb it is a heavy fitting, so the ceiling fixing must carry the weight. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and avoid abrasives on the stone and metal.

Sizes in Inches: Diameter, Drop and Canopy

CTO lists Ceres Pendant at 39.2 in long, 36.2 in wide and 3.5 in high (996 x 920 x 90 mm). It hangs from an adjustable 1000 mm (39.4 in) rod with a minimum drop of 9.8 in (250 mm) with the plate, or 12.0 in (305 mm) with the rose, and a longer drop is available on request.

Downloads

CTO publishes the data sheet for this pendant light: Ceres Pendant data sheet (PDF).

Product Details

Where It Shines

Over a round dining table, in an entrance hall or above a coffee table. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is the Ceres pendant dimmable?

Yes. CTO lists the integrated 110W LED as dimmable with a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer.

How big is the Ceres pendant and how far does it hang?

It is 39.2 in (996 mm) long, 36.2 in (920 mm) wide and 3.5 in (90 mm) high. It hangs from an adjustable 39.4 in (1000 mm) rod with a minimum drop of 9.8 in (250 mm); a longer drop is available on request.

What is the difference between the ceiling plate and the ceiling rose?

They are the two canopy options for the same light. The plate is a flat 7.1 in (180 mm) square, with the LED driver in the ceiling cavity. The rose is a 9.4 in (240 mm) square canopy, 2.6 in (65 mm) deep, and holds the driver itself. The light itself is the same.

Is every alabaster piece the same?

No. Alabaster is natural stone, so the veining and tone vary from piece to piece.

How heavy is it?

The Ceres Pendant weighs 66.1 lb (30 kg) with either canopy, so plan for a ceiling fixing that can carry it.

How do I clean it?

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

Why We Love It

Ceres turns stone into light. It is quiet and serious and sits well over a table.

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