Artemide Mercury Pendant Light

An award-winning Artemide design by Ross Lovegrove (2007), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Ross Lovegrove★ Red Dot Design Award 2008✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Mercury Pendant Light is a pendant light designed by Ross Lovegrove in 2007. In Artemide's words: “A "floating" assembly of pebbles, Ross Lovegrove’s Mercury creates a biomorphic relationship between reflected light and its environment. Mini and regular suspension and ceiling versions offered as standard sizes with custom configurations endlessly possible. Die-cast satin finish aluminum lighting unit and chrome polished reflective units of injection-molded thermoplastic.” Choose size and the light source on this page.

Spec sheet & downloads

Artemide's spec sheet has the dimension drawing and full technical data. Spec sheets for each item number are linked in the list at the end of this page.

• Spec sheet (PDF)
• Installation instructions (PDF)
• Artemide Mercury brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Mercury
• Designer: Ross Lovegrove
• Year of design: 2007
• Type: Pendant Light
• Light source: LED 2×27W · 3000K, LED 2×27W · 2700K, LED 28W · 3000K or LED 28W · 2700K
• Light output: 1346–2692 lumens depending on version
• Color temperature: 3000K or 2700K
• Color rendering (CRI): >93
• Control & dimming: Dimmable 2-Wire**
• Input voltage: 120-277V
• Driver / power: HATCH - 2 x XTC32-0700P-UNV-I or HATCH - 1 x XTC32-0700P-UNV-I
• Finishes: Stainless Steel
• Materials: Lighting units in die-cast aluminum; Reflective units made of injection-molded thermoplastic material with a metallic finish; Reflector in stainless steel; Reflective units made of injection-molded thermoplastic material with metallic finish; Lighting unit in die-cast aluminum
• Dimensions: Height 21.7" (550 mm), Diameter 43.3" (1100 mm)
• Weight: 23.7–41.12 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Rated life: 50000 hours
• Awards: Good Design Award (Chicago Athenaeum) 2008; Red Dot Design Award 2008
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy
• Lead time: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
• Artemide item numbers: 8 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Custom applications available
• Extended cable length
• Lighting units in die-cast aluminum. -Reflective units made of injection-molded thermoplastic. -material with metallic finish. -Reflector in stainless steel
• Recognized with Good Design Award (Chicago Athenaeum) 2008; Red Dot Design Award 2008 (per Artemide)

About the designer

Ross Lovegrove (born 1958 in Wales) is an industrial designer whose work draws on the logic and beauty of nature. From furniture to transport to lighting, his designs are known for fluid, organic forms.

Best for

Dining tables, kitchen islands, entries and open-plan living spaces.

Who this is not for

• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.
• Renters or anyone without an electrician: it is hardwired to a junction box.
• Anyone who needs it soon when choosing a special-order option: those are ordered from Italy and take 10–16 weeks.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized Artemide retailer and have curated design-led lighting since 2009; Artemide is one of the names our clients ask for by name. We list every Mercury option from Artemide North America's current price book with its exact item number, spec sheet and lead time, so the light you order is the one you planned.

Care

Our advice: switch off and let it cool, then dust with a soft dry microfiber cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners on painted and anodized aluminum. Artemide does not publish separate care instructions.

Frequently asked questions

How bright is the Mercury Pendant Light, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists LED 2×27W 3000K: 2692 lumens; LED 2×27W 2700K: 2692 lumens; LED 28W 3000K: 1346 lumens; LED 28W 2700K: 1346 lumens. Color temperature: 3000K or 2700K. Color rendering >93 CRI.

How long will the Mercury Pendant Light take to arrive?

It depends on the option: standard delivery options leave Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks; special order from italy options leave Artemide's warehouse in 10–16 weeks, plus transit time. The item list at the end of this page shows each option's lead time, and we email the confirmed ship date after you order. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Can the Mercury Pendant Light be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: Dimmable 2-Wire**. For hardwired versions, use a dimmer that matches the dimming type listed in the spec sheet.

What are the dimensions of the Mercury Pendant Light?

Artemide publishes: Height 21.7" (550 mm), Diameter 43.3" (1100 mm). Weight: 23.7–41.12 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Has the Mercury Pendant Light won design awards?

Yes. According to Artemide, the Mercury design received: Good Design Award (Chicago Athenaeum) 2008; Red Dot Design Award 2008.

Can the Mercury Pendant Light be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor locations only.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers: we quote mixed finishes and project quantities. Contact us with your item numbers.

Delivery

Lead time depends on the option you choose: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks, plus transit time (see the list below). We email the confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Artemide item numbers

• 1477W18A-EXT: Mini · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 28W · 2700K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1477118A-EXT: Mini · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 28W · 3000K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1477W18A: Mini / LED 28W · 2700K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1477118A: Mini / LED 28W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1367W18A-EXT: Standard · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 2×27W · 2700K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1367118A-EXT: Standard · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 2×27W · 3000K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1367W18A: Standard / LED 2×27W · 2700K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 1367118A: Standard / LED 2×27W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.