How to Read a Lighting Specification
Check the listed size, hanging range, bulb base, voltage, dimming, and whether the fixture is hardwired or plug-in before ordering.
The product name describes the style. The specification decides whether the fixture fits the room and the electrical supply.
- Size: compare width and height with the table, bed, or walkway, not only with the photograph.
- Hanging range: confirm the shortest and longest drop for a pendant or chandelier.
- Bulb base: E26 is common in North America. Integrated LED fixtures do not take a separate bulb.
- Voltage: homes in the United States and Canada normally use 110–120V. Confirm the listed range before ordering a fixture from another market.
- Dimming: a lamp is dimmable only when the listing says so, and it still needs a compatible control.
- Installation: hardwired, plug-in, and rechargeable fixtures are not interchangeable.
If a measurement or electrical detail is missing from the page, ask before ordering. A finish name alone does not confirm the material, bulb, or wiring.
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