Does it mount to the ceiling?
Yes. The beam hangs from a canopy over a standard junction box on slim cords, so the light runs along its underside and lands on the table rather than in seated eyes. All mounting hardware for the piece is in the box, ready to hang over a table or island.
Is it hardwired or plug-in?
The listing states which, and it is confirmed before shipping. The wiring follows US standards. For a hardwired beam, a licensed electrician is the safe way to connect it at the ceiling box — routine work for a fixture centered over the dining table.
Does it come with a bulb, and what kind?
Yes — the bulb type is noted on the listing, and the beam ships with the bulb specified, most often a warm Edison or LED running the underside channel. LED runs cool, so the glow flatters food and faces without throwing heat down onto the plates.
Can the drop over the table be changed?
The cords can be shortened at installation to set the beam where you want it — standard practice puts it 30 to 36 inches above the table. Beam length adjusts at order too; tell us your ceiling height and table and we will size both the drop and the beam to the room.
Will the beam warp hanging over the table?
No. Long, straight-grained boards are pulled one at a time and kiln-dried twenty days before the first cut, so the wood has finished moving before it is channeled and hung. Dense teak, near half oak's seasonal movement and lit by a cool bulb, hangs straight through furnace winters and humid Augusts alike.