LIGHTING

Q: What do these fixtures look like at the ceiling?
A: All Pourtensious fixtures include a ceiling canopy kit to attach to an electrical junction box. The exposed components have a dark bronze finish, unless otherwise noted. A wrought iron "S" hook in a matching dark bronze is provided to hang the pouring vessel. For installation, hardwiring by an electrician is recommended.


Q: What's included in the dimensions provided in the descriptions?
A: The length (L) is from the ceiling to the bottom of the shade. Typically, each fixture includes one hand wrought iron 'S'-hook to connect the ceiling canopy ring to the pouring vessel handle. The width (W) represents the widest horizontal dimension from pouring vessel to shade.

Q: Are fixtures adjustable for various ceiling heights?
A: Yes. Contact us if you have special requirements that need to be accommodated.
Fixtures can be lengthened with additional hooks. 'S'-hooks (2", 3", 4" or 6") are available at additional cost. For very high ceiling heights, a length of chain can be provided in lieu of a series of 'S'-hooks.
Fixtures can sometimes be marginally shortened by providing a smaller 'S'-hook.

Q: What type of bulbs do Pourtensious fixtures take?
A: Pendant lights are shipped with a 35 Watt halogen, medium-base floodlight bulbs, unless otherwise noted. Fixtures easily handle up to 75 Watt medium-base bulbs. Higher wattages have not been tested and are not recommended.

Chandeliers include 25 Watt frosted chandelier-base bulbs, unless otherwise noted. Although not absolutely required, Pourtensious chandeliers should be installed on an electrical dimmer circuit for optimal effect. They provide more up-lighting than down-lighting. Each arm of the fixture can accommodate up to 40 Watt bulbs although such high output will produce glare from the bare bulbs which may be unacceptable in most installations. Additional room lighting is generally recommended to augment these sculptural pieces. Some clients who use their Pourtensious chandeliers entirely for mood lighting prefer the delicate silicon tipped bulbs (9 Watt) which appear like wisps of steam from the teacups.
Additional bulbs can be purchased at customer request.

Q: Are fixtures UL Rated?
A: No. UL ratings are available for manufactured items which can be tested by Underwriter's Laboratories. Because Pourtensious fixtures are one-of-a-kind, handmade sculpture they cannot practically be UL tested. However, all electrical components used in Pourtensious Lighting are UL rated.

Q: Are all vintage components of Pourtensious fixtures in excellent condition?
A: No. In order to create affordable fixtures and in keeping with the artist's desire to enrich rather than diminish the value of these components once they are incorporated into his work, some of the pieces may be dinged or chipped, rusted or worn - adding the character of age.

Q: Can I get a Pourtensious fixture with colors to match my decor or with specified elements?
A: Custom orders are certainly possible. Depending on our available stock and order schedule, lead time will vary but contact us and we can provide a cost and time estimate.

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