Plato Cord Pendant by Besa
Plato Cord Pendant by Besa
$455.00
$382.00
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Plato Cord Pendant by Besa — Glass on a soft cord that you cut to your exact drop.
10 ft cordHand-blown glassSafety listed: UL or ETLDamp ratedDimsLED version availableFits sloped ceilings
The Plato is a 120-volt cord-hung pendant in 4 glass decors. Lamping choices: Incandescent (60W B10 medium-base lamp (sold separately)) or LED (5W Replaceable LED lamp, dims (in the box)).
The Design Story
The Plato is built around a globe of glass. The range runs from Trans. Amber/Opal through Trans. Smoke/Opal. Besa’s signature is the glass. Every shade is made by hand and inspected in Ohio before it leaves the factory, so the small variations you see are the mark of a handmade piece, not a flaw.
Why You’ll Love It
It is a pendant with real presence: hang one or a few at their own heights, and cut the cord once to set the height that suits your room.
Made for Real Life
Mounts to a standard 4" round or octagonal ceiling box. works on sloped ceilings. Rating: Damp-rated, indoors only. Shown in Satin Nickel; the glass is identical in Bronze and Black. The details sit in the table below.
Product Details
| Maker | Besa Lighting |
|---|---|
| Collection | Plato |
| What it is | One-light cord-hung pendant, 120V |
| Model | Plato |
| Finish options | Satin Nickel / Bronze / Black |
| Glass options | Handcrafted glass. Decors: Trans. Amber/Opal, Trans. Blue/Opal, Clear/Opal, Trans. Smoke/Opal |
| Size | Glass 12" across x 12" tall; each handmade shade is slightly unique |
| Hanging hardware | 10 ft SVT-type cord, with 5" trim sleeve at the socket. the cord jacket matches the hardware. plated steel hardware. Black, Bronze or Satin Nickel to match. |
| Installs to | Mounts to a standard 4" round or octagonal ceiling box. works on sloped ceilings. |
| Light source | Incandescent version: 60W B10 medium-base lamp (sold separately); LED version: 5W Replaceable LED lamp, dims (in the box) |
| LED output | 300 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dims |
| Electrical | 120V |
| Dimming | Standard incandescent dimmer for the incandescent version; LED version is dims (dimmer not included) |
| Location rating | Damp-rated (indoors only); listed by UL or ETL |
| Made from | Handcrafted glass; plated steel |
| Besa item no. | Format 1JT-[glass code]-[finish code] ([glass code]-LED-[finish code] for LED). Glass codes: Trans. Amber/Opal PLATOAM · Trans. Blue/Opal PLATOBL · Clear/Opal PLATOCL · Trans. Smoke/Opal PLATOSM |
Spec Sheet & Install Guide
Plato Spec Sheet · Install Guide (PDF downloads from Besa Lighting)
Where It Shines
Over an island in a row of two or three, above a dining table, or alone in an entry.
Specifier & Installer Notes
Planning an install or putting together a spec package? Here is what Besa publishes for the Plato, gathered in one place for your electrician or contractor.
| Line voltage | 120V |
|---|---|
| Installs to | 4 in. octagonal/round electrical box · sloped ceilings OK |
| Hanging length | 10 ft cord, shorten on site · 5 in. socket sleeve |
| Bulb (standard version) | 60 W · E26 (medium) base · 120 V · dimmable · bulb not supplied |
| LED version | 5 W · replaceable · 120 V · 3000K · CRI 90+ · 300 lm · 30,000 hr life · dimmable · bulb in the box |
| Light output & color | 90+ CRI · 300 lumens · 30,000-hour rated life |
| Safety listing & rating | UL/ETL listed · damp-location rated · indoor installs only |
| Energy compliance | Need a lower wattage label to meet an energy code? Besa can supply one on request |
| Add-ons | Pendant track adapter for 120V track (Black or White); Multi-pendant canopies for a cluster (spec sheet) |
Questions We Hear Most
How big is the Plato?
About 12" across by 12" high.
Is a bulb included with the Plato?
Yes on the LED version, which comes with its 5W source. The incandescent version takes a lamp you provide.
Is the Plato suitable for a bathroom or porch?
It is damp rated, so a bathroom works, but not inside a shower.
Why choose the cord Plato?
A cord is the relaxed way to hang a pendant: you cut it to your drop and set each height yourself.
Which glass should I pick for the Plato?
The shape is identical, so choose the mood: Trans. Amber/Opal, Trans. Blue/Opal, Clear/Opal or Trans. Smoke/Opal.
What finishes can I get on the Plato?
Satin Nickel, Bronze or Black.
What should my electrician know about the Plato?
Installation: 4 in. octagonal/round electrical box, sloped ceilings OK. It runs on 120V power. Rating: UL/ETL listed, damp-location rated, indoor installs only. Have a licensed electrician do the install.
For the Trade
Specifying for a client, a restaurant or a multi-unit project? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (designers, architects, hospitality and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing and concierge help with quantities and stock checks.
Why We Love It
The Plato is an easy way to add a little handmade character.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Shipping | Free ground shipping on orders over $100 to the 48 contiguous states. |
| Returns | Final sale. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, tell us within 2 days of delivery and we’ll put it right. |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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