The answer depends on which hardwire configuration you select. The Sepherina Rattan Pendant Light in the 36-inch size is not available in a single fixed hardwire length. The product page currently shows several different cord configurations, each with a different starting drop. If your priority is avoiding a long hanging cord, the most important step is choosing the shortest listed hardwire configuration, not just choosing "hardwire" in general.
What hardwire options are currently listed for the 36-inch size?
The Sepherina's product page lists the following configurations for the 36-inch version:
| Configuration | Starting Cord Length | Type |
| 48" Gold Chain Hardwire | 48 inches | Chain suspension |
| 120" Hardwire Natural | 120 inches | Cord hardwire |
| 120" Hardwire Black | 120 inches | Cord hardwire |
| 120" Hardwire White | 120 inches | Cord hardwire |
| 180" Natural Hardwire | 180 inches | Cord hardwire |
| Brass Gold Flush Mount | ~9 inches | Semi flushmount |
All hardwire options connect to a ceiling junction box. The difference is the maximum starting drop before any shortening during installation.
Image by Rowabi.
Which Sepherina hardwire option is the shortest?
Among the corded hardwire options, the shortest starting length is 120 inches, which is available in Natural, Black, and White finishes. All three of these give you a maximum drop of 120 inches, which you can shorten during installation to whatever length your ceiling height requires.
If you are open to a chain suspension rather than a cord, the 48" Gold Chain Hardwire is the shortest hardwire-style option currently listed for the 36-inch size, starting at 48 inches rather than 120.
If the absolute minimum drop is the priority and you don't need any hanging length at all, the Brass Gold Flush Mount option drops the fixture to approximately 9 inches from the ceiling. Essentially, a semi-flushmount configuration rather than a true hanging pendant.
If you want Sepherina really close to the ceiling, a flush-mount cord is an option. Image by Rowabi.
What to avoid if you don't want a long drop
If a shorter hanging cord matters to you, there is one option to steer clear of: the 180" Natural Hardwire. At 180 inches, this configuration starts at the maximum available drop and is primarily intended for very tall ceilings, such as spaces with 14- to 20-foot ceilings where a standard 120-inch cord doesn't reach a comfortable hanging height.
For most standard residential ceilings (8â10 feet), the 120-inch option already provides far more cord than you'll use. The cord is trimmed to length during installation, so the 120-inch starting point doesn't mean the pendant will hang 120 inches. It means you have up to 120 inches of cord to work with.
What does "adjustable length" mean here?
The Sepherina product page states that hardwired options include an adjustable hanging length. In practice, this means the cord can be shortened during installation. Your electrician trims the cord to the exact drop needed and secures it inside the canopy. The listed length (48", 120", or 180") is the maximum available drop, not a fixed installed drop.
So if you choose the 120" Hardwire Natural and your ceiling is 9 feet, the pendant won't hang at 120 inches; it will be shortened to whatever height works for your space. The exact final installed drop depends on your ceiling height, your target hanging height, and the height of the 36-inch shade itself (20 inches tall), which adds to the total fixture drop from the cord tip to the bottom of the shade.
Image by Rowabiâs customer.
Final recommendation for buyers who want a shorter drop
If you want a corded hardwire option and want to keep the starting length as short as possible, choose one of the 120" Hardwire options (Natural, Black, or White, depending on your finish preference). This gives you the shortest available cord hardwire drop for the 36-inch Sepherina trimmed to fit your actual ceiling height during installation.
If you prefer a chain and are comfortable with the gold finish, the 48" Gold Chain Hardwire is the shortest listed configuration overall.
Avoid the 180" Natural Hardwire unless your ceiling is very tall and you specifically need the extra cord range to reach a comfortable hanging height.
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