Doric 8 Pendant Light Polished Black Marble is inspired by ancient Greek architecture; Doric, which is the name for one of the five ancient pillar systems. Designer James Bartlett has combined the shape with the classic detail of a seashell on the inside of the lamp. The detail is best seen from below, but is emphasised in the surface of the lamp when it is lit The marbled material looks like solid heavy marble - in reality it is a resin that gives the slightly translucent look. The material allows the lamp to be produced in a wide range of sizes and finishes that would not have been possible in marble