Besa Rio Fluted Foil Glass Pendant, Cord Hung

The Rio fluted foil glass shade on a soft, finish-matched cord: the simplest, most flexible way to hang it, trimmed to the exact drop you need.

• ✓ 10 ft cord included
• ✓ Flat canopy
• ✓ 12.375" fluted foil glass
• ✓ Damp rated
• ✓ UL or ETL listed
• ✓ LED, 800 lm

This is the cord-hung Besa Lighting Rio, a large, fluted shade of foil-lined clear glass shaped like a hibiscus flower. The shade measures 12.375 inches across and 13 inches tall, and it hangs on a 10-foot SVT-type cord whose jacket coordinates with the finish, under a flat canopy with a 5-inch decorative sleeve at the socket holder. You trim the cord to the drop you want at installation, and the canopy installs to a standard 4-inch box and suits sloped ceilings.

Rio is a large, fluted shade inspired by the hibiscus flower. Textured metal foil lines the inside of clear blown glass, and a polished cut ring separates the foil from the clear bottom edge; choose Copper Foil, Gold Foil or Silver Foil. Order the LED version (it includes its own 9W replaceable LED source: 800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable) or the incandescent version for a 60W A19 medium (E26) base lamp of your choice. The photos show the Rio options in Satin Nickel; the other finishes share the same shade.

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Rio
• Type: One-light cord-hung pendant with a flat canopy
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Bronze, Black
• Glass: Fluted clear blown glass with textured metal foil on the inside and a polished cut ring above the clear bottom edge: Copper Foil, Gold Foil or Silver Foil
• Dimensions: Shade 12.375" diameter x 13" high; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Suspension: 10 ft SVT-type cord, trimmed to length at installation; flat canopy in plated stamped steel with a 5" decorative sleeve at the socket holder; cord jacket coordinated with the finish
• Mounting: Installs directly to a 4" octagonal or round ceiling box; suitable for sloped ceilings
• Lamping: Incandescent version: 1 x 60W A19 medium (E26) base lamp, not included; dims with a standard incandescent dimmer. LED version: 9W replaceable LED source, included: 800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable
• LED performance: 800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable
• Voltage: 120V
• Rating: Damp location, interior use only; UL or ETL listed
• Materials: Foil-lined handcrafted glass and plated steel
• Item numbers (MPN): 1JT-RIOCF, 1JT-RIOGF, 1JT-RIOSF, followed by -SN, -BR or -BK; LED versions add -LED before the finish

Features

• 12.375" x 13" fluted foil glass shade
• Copper Foil / Gold Foil / Silver Foil options
• Satin Nickel, Bronze or Black finish
• 10 ft cord, trimmed to length at installation
• Flat canopy; suitable for sloped ceilings
• LED (800 lm, 3000K) or 60W A19 medium (E26) base lamp
• Damp rated, interior use; UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Rio pendant specification sheet (cord and stem) (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Kitchens, dining rooms, bedsides, entries and stairwells where a flexible cord should set each pendant at its own height. The Rio itself suits high-ceiling dining rooms, big kitchen islands, stairwells and entries where one or two oversized shades should carry the room. Related: Brio 14 cord pendant, Metro 12 cord pendant.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a rigid, perfectly vertical drop: Besa’s stem versions hold a shade fixed.
• Anyone who wants to change the height later without recutting: the flat-canopy cord is trimmed once at installation.
• Outdoor porches and patios: it is rated for damp interior locations only.
• Anyone who needs every shade identical: handcrafted glass varies slightly.

Why we carry it

We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and the cord Rio is the most flexible way to hang it: the drop is trimmed on site, so every pendant in a run can be set to its exact height. Besa Lighting pairs American design with European glass artisanship: its shades are hand-blown by skilled artisans using techniques passed down for generations, then hand-inspected at Besa’s factory in Ohio for color, pattern, thickness and size before they ship.

Buy once: durability and care

With the power off and the glass cool, wipe it with a soft dry or barely damp cloth (spray the cloth, never the fixture) and dust the cord and canopy with a dry microfiber cloth (our advice). The LED source is replaceable. Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Rio cord pendant?

The shade measures 12.375" diameter x 13" high. Handcrafted glass varies slightly from piece to piece.

Which bulb or lamp does the Rio cord pendant use?

The LED version includes its 9W replaceable LED source: 800 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+, rated 30,000 hours, dimmable. The incandescent version takes a 60W A19 medium (E26) base lamp, sold separately.

Which options does the Rio cord pendant come in?

Copper Foil, Gold Foil or Silver Foil. Rio is a large, fluted shade inspired by the hibiscus flower. Textured metal foil lines the inside of clear blown glass, and a polished cut ring separates the foil from the clear bottom edge; choose Copper Foil, Gold Foil or Silver Foil.

How long is the cord on the Besa Rio cord pendant?

It comes with 10 ft of SVT-type cord whose jacket coordinates with the finish. You trim it to the drop you need at installation.

Can the Rio cord pendant hang from a sloped ceiling?

Yes. Besa lists the flat canopy as suitable for sloped ceilings; it installs directly to a 4" octagonal or round ceiling box.

Can the Rio cord pendant go in a bathroom?

Yes. Besa rates it for damp locations, interior use only.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Besa Lighting and the rest of our catalog, plus a dedicated trade support line. Lighting a whole kitchen, restaurant or hotel floor? Contact us with quantities and finishes and we will confirm stock before you order.

Shipping & returns

In-stock finishes ship in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size, finish, glass and lamping above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

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