ᐅ Pendant light and extended dining table

Created on: 27 Nov 2020 16:15
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chrisw81
Hello,

we want to buy a pendant lamp for our dining table (usually about 160cm (63 inches) long). There are some nice pendant lights available, for example, 120cm (47 inches) long.
Now, when we have guests, we want to extend the table to at least 260cm (102 inches).
We can only extend the table in one direction because there is a patio door on the other side, which would block access if extended there.
This means there would be no light above the extension. Pendant lamps usually hang quite low, so the light might not reach far enough.

How do you solve this situation? We would rather not turn on additional lights, for example in the kitchen; the light in the dining room alone should be enough.
I have also come across extendable pendant lamps, or would the best solution be to choose a ceiling light that distributes light more broadly?

Thanks in advance!
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chrisw81
4 Dec 2020 09:58
Haus² schrieb:

Hello,

try looking up the COS light from Komot. Pendant height freely adjustable and can be moved along the track. And great lighting.
Thanks for the tip!
I really like it, and I appreciate the easy handling and adjustability.
It also looks really great.
I’m seriously considering buying something like that.
Mycraft4 Dec 2020 10:02
I also think these are great now, but the price is simply outrageous.
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hampshire
4 Dec 2020 10:21
The price is completely reasonable – good design can be expensive, as skilled professionals deserve to earn well.
A simpler version of the same concept would be to use a rail like a Nordic Track and attach pendant lights of your choice to it with suitable adapters, allowing you to distribute and reposition them as needed.
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chrisw81
4 Dec 2020 11:30
Mycraft schrieb:

I also think they are great now, but the price is simply outrageous.
Unfortunately, yes! But in return, you get a nice lamp that works great and that you enjoy looking at and using.
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chrisw81
4 Dec 2020 11:31
hampshire schrieb:

The price is completely fair – good design can be expensive because skilled professionals need to earn a living.
A less refined version of the same concept would be to use a rail like a Nordic Track and attach pendant lights of your choice to it with appropriate adapters, allowing you to position and move them as needed.

I agree! As you said, there are plenty of more affordable options, which naturally look less expensive.
Everyone has to decide that for themselves (and their budget)...
Tolentino4 Dec 2020 11:46
I believe there are limits. I’m not sure if they have been reached or even exceeded here. But if something is not made from some rare or exotic material, I think there should be limits on the profit margin of a product. This is not a unique item after all.