HELIX 3D printed spiral pendant light, ivory woven shade with a smooth navy neck on a black cord

Close-up of the HELIX deep woven openwork spiral texture

HELIX pendant light glowing warm at night, light through the openwork weave

HELIX spiral pendant light hanging in a boho entryway or stairwell

HELIX pendant light over a cozy bedside reading corner

HELIX pendant glowing at dusk, ambient boho mood

HELIX twisted onion pendant light, three-quarter view showing the woven spiral texture

Spiral Pendant Light — HELIX

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Outer Shade Color Bone White 57 colors

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Inner Diffuser Color Bone White 57 colors

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Socket Cover Color Charcoal Black 57 colors

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Darks & Clear

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A pendant light in the wrong size is the fastest way to make a good room feel off — too small and it disappears, too large and it crowds everything under it. This pendant light size guide gives you the actual numbers: how wide a shade to choose and how high to hang it over a kitchen island, a dining table, and an entryway, in both inches and centimeters. No guesswork, no design jargon.

The two measurements that decide everything

Every choice comes down to two numbers: the diameter of the shade and the hanging height — the gap from the bottom of the shade to the surface below it. Diameter controls how the fixture reads in the room. Hanging height controls whether people can see across the table, sit without ducking, and walk under it safely. Our 3D-printed shades, like the ECLIPSE, run from 7 inches (18 cm) to 12.5 inches (32 cm) across, which covers most single- and multi-pendant setups.

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How to size a pendant light for a kitchen island

Over an island, use a row of two or three evenly spaced pendants rather than one. The combined width of the shades should equal about one-half to two-thirds of the island's length. Leave 6 to 12 inches (15–30 cm) of clear space at each end, and space the pendants 24 to 30 inches (61–76 cm) apart, measured center to center.

Island length	Number of pendants	Diameter each
4 ft (122 cm)	2	7–9 in (18–23 cm)
5 ft (152 cm)	2	8–10 in (20–25 cm)
6 ft (183 cm)	2–3	9–12 in (23–30 cm)
7–8 ft (213–244 cm)	3	9–12 in (23–30 cm)

Hang the bottom of each shade 30 to 36 inches (76–91 cm) above the countertop. That keeps the bulb out of sightlines while pooling light on the work surface.

Sizing pendants over a dining table

The goal at a dining table is to light a span roughly one-half to two-thirds of the table's length. A single wide shade suits a small round or square table; a row of two or three shades suits anything longer than about 48 inches (122 cm). Because our shades top out at 12.5 inches (32 cm), longer tables look best with a cluster or a straight row rather than one oversized fixture.

Table length	Recommended setup
Round, up to 42 in (107 cm)	1 shade, 9–12.5 in (23–32 cm)
48–60 in (122–152 cm)	2 shades, 8–10 in (20–25 cm) each
66–84 in (168–213 cm)	3 shades, 9–12 in (23–30 cm) each

Hang the bottom of the shade 28 to 34 inches (71–86 cm) above the tabletop with a standard 8-foot ceiling. For every additional foot of ceiling height, raise the fixture about 3 inches (8 cm).

Entryway and foyer pendants

For an entry, there is a simple starting formula: add the room's length and width in feet, and use that sum as the shade diameter in inches.

Room size	Length + width	Target diameter
8 × 10 ft	18	~18 in (46 cm)
10 × 12 ft	22	~22 in (56 cm)
12 × 14 ft	26	~26 in (66 cm)

Since a single printed shade maxes out near 12.5 inches, hit larger targets with a tight cluster of two or three shades. In a standard-height entry, keep the bottom of the fixture at least 7 feet (213 cm) above the floor. In a two-story foyer, center the pendant in the window if there is one, and never let it hang below the second-floor landing. If it hangs over a console table, treat it like a dining pendant and center it on the tabletop.

Hanging height rules in one place

Location	Bottom of shade above surface
Kitchen island or counter	30–36 in (76–91 cm) above the counter
Dining table (8 ft ceiling)	28–34 in (71–86 cm) above the table
Walkways and open floor	at least 84 in (213 cm) above the floor

The one adjustment to remember: add about 3 inches of drop for every foot your ceiling rises above 8 feet, so the fixture stays in proportion with the taller room.

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A 10-second shortcut

When you just need a starting point for a single ambient pendant in any room, add the room's length and width in feet and read the total as inches of diameter. A 10-by-13-foot room lands around 23 inches — which, in our line, means a cluster of two or three shades rather than one. From there, adjust down if the fixture will hang over furniture and up if the ceiling is high.

Match the size to the room

Once you have your numbers, the fun part is choosing a shape. Browse the full range of shades and cord kits in our Pendant & Ceiling Lights collection, or add a smaller accent with a piece from our Table & Desk Lamps collection. Every shade is made to order in our Connecticut studio in more than 50 colors.

If your island, table, or ceiling is an unusual size, we can print a shade to your exact dimensions — that is the advantage of a one-person studio. See how it works on our Custom 3D Printing page, send us your measurements, and we will size the shade to fit the room instead of asking the room to fit the shade.

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About this light

The HELIX wraps a deep, woven openwork spiral around a plump onion silhouette — a smooth tapered neck reads crisp above the glowing, textured body, scattering warm light in rhythmic, twisting patterns over a stairwell, entryway, or living room. A sculptural boho statement, precision 3D printed.

Choose your size

Offered in two generous statement sizes — about 14.6" and 15.7" tall — a bold twisted centerpiece. Check the size guide here.

HELIX size guide — X-Large 14.6 inch and XXL 15.7 inch

Choose your edition

Standard — cleanly printed and great-looking, at the friendliest price.
Premium — printed slower in much finer layers for a smoother shade and crisper light and shadow. Choose it for gifts or your finest finish.

HELIX Standard vs Premium edition comparison

More than 50 colors

Pick from 50+ finishes — curated neutrals to modern vibrants (see the color chart here). Custom colors available on request.

HELIX spiral pendant light shown in several custom colorways

Good to know

Choose Shade Only, or add a Hardwired or Plug-In kit at checkout for a ready-to-hang setup.
The Shade Only option is the printed shade — pair it with your own standard cord set or lampholder.
Use with an LED bulb only, to safely manage heat.
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

HELIX setup options — shade only, hardwired kit, or plug-in kit

Made just for you

Each shade is 3D printed to order and inspected by DrMaker3D before it ships — a small Connecticut studio, not a factory.

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What people say

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Just as pictured. Solid construction. Very happy with it.

Ted · Feb 2026

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It was exactly what I wanted, size , color, quality. Very accurate description, extremely happy with my purchase

julieclink1 · Jun 2025

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Arrived on time, was in great quality, and will make an excellent gift for my bouldering boyfriend!

Tory · Jul 2026

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Good communication regarding timeframe. High-quality product. Perfect for my project.

Annie · Aug 2025

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Very cute, strong enough magnets to hold up photos and made a great gift.

Isobel · Dec 2025

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Good communication from shop owner. High-quality materials. Perfect for my project.

Annie · Aug 2025

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