Fifty-two petals of hand-blown glass, hung in five descending tiers. Each one is formed individually — a long curved blade of white opal glass with a band of color running along its edge, folded while molten so it twists slightly as it falls. They hook onto a brass frame in overlapping rings, widest at the shoulder and tapering to a single cluster at the base.
The color sits only at the rim. Look at any one petal: white through the body, deepening to coral, violet, or amber where the glass thins at the edge. Multiply that by fifty-two overlapping layers and the effect is a chandelier that reads as pale and luminous from a distance, and reveals its color only as you come close or as the light passes through the stacked edges.
Why it costs what it costs
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Fifty-two individually blown petals. Not cast, not pressed, not moulded in a repeating die. Each is blown, shaped, and curved by hand, which is why no two are identical and why the assembly has movement in it.
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Color worked into the glass. The edge tone is glass, not enamel or coating. It will not fade, chip, or wear, and it changes depth as the thickness of the petal changes.
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Five tiers, properly proportioned. The frame steps inward as it descends so every petal is visible from below rather than hidden behind the row above.
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Brass frame and fittings. Warm metal behind white glass, visible only in glimpses between the petals.
Three colorways
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Coral. Soft warm salmon-pink at the edges — the gentlest of the three, and almost neutral in daylight.
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Violet. A saturated pink-violet. The boldest, and unmistakably Venetian in character.
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Amber. Warm golden edges over white. The most classical, and the one that pairs most naturally with the brass frame and with wood and stone interiors.
Specifications
| Size |
Ø 31.5" x H 31.5" (Dia 80 x H 80 cm) |
| Glass petals |
52 pieces |
| Material |
Metal · glass |
| Colorways |
Coral · Violet · Amber |
| Light source |
LED bulb or Edison bulb (included) |
| Bulb base |
E14 small screw base |
| Voltage |
AC 110-240 V |
| Suspension |
Hanging chain 30 cm / 11.8" — length can be changed on request |
| Mounting |
Ceiling |
| Environment |
Indoor |
Hanging it
At 31.5 inches across and 31.5 inches deep this is a room-defining fixture, and it needs height to work. Over a dining table it suits tables from about 60 inches wide, with the lowest petals 30 to 34 inches above the tabletop. It also belongs in an entry, a stairwell, or a double-height living room where it can be seen from more than one level. The supplied chain is short at 11.8 inches, so on anything but a low ceiling you will want a longer drop — contact us with your ceiling height before ordering and we will supply the chain to suit.
The fixture carries fifty-two pieces of glass and is heavy. It must be mounted to a ceiling box rated for a chandelier of this weight, properly braced to structure. Have an electrician confirm the box and bracing before installation, and plan for two people to hang it.
Frequently asked questions
How big is this chandelier and what does it cost?
31.5 inches in diameter and 31.5 inches tall (80 x 80 cm), not counting the chain, with 52 glass petals.
Is the glass hand-blown?
Yes. Each of the 52 petals is individually hand-blown and shaped, so the curve, the thickness, and the depth of the edge color vary slightly from petal to petal. That variation is what gives the assembled fixture its movement, and it means no two chandeliers are exactly alike.
Is the color painted on the glass?
No. The color is in the glass itself, concentrated at the edge of each petal where the material thins. It cannot fade, chip, or wear off, and it deepens or lightens with the thickness of the glass.
What colors are available?
Three: Coral, a soft salmon pink; Violet, a saturated pink-violet; and Amber, a warm gold. All three are white opal through the body of the petal with the color at the rim.
What bulbs does it take?
E14 small screw-base bulbs, not included. E14 is smaller than the E26 and E27 bases used in most North American fixtures — check before buying bulbs. In the United States, E12 candelabra bulbs are the closest widely stocked equivalent; contact us to confirm fit for your installation. Choose 2700K warm white; cool white drains the color from the glass.
How long is the chain, and can it be lengthened?
30 cm / 11.8 inches as supplied, which hangs the fixture close to the ceiling. The chain length can be changed to suit your room — contact us before ordering with your ceiling height and the drop you want.
What does it need to hang from?
A ceiling junction box rated for a chandelier of this weight, braced to structure. With 52 pieces of glass this is a heavy fixture, and a standard box intended for a light shade is not sufficient. Have an electrician confirm the mounting before you order, and plan on two people for installation.
How do I clean it?
Dust the petals individually with a soft dry cloth, supporting each one as you work — they hang on hooks and will swing. Do not spray cleaner onto the fixture; if a petal needs more than dusting, dampen the cloth rather than the glass.
Will it work outside the United States?
Yes. It accepts AC 110-240 V, so it runs on either a 120 V or a 220-240 V supply.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is an indoor fixture.