Layered Clear Glass Petal Cluster Chandelier

Layers of clear glass petals gather into a rounded cluster on a gold-finished iron frame, giving this chandelier a full, sculptural shape with a clear Art Deco influence. Since it measures the same in height as in width, it hangs as a solid volume of glass instead of a flat ring, and it shows best in rooms with generous height above it.

Each petal varies a little in curve, edge and surface ripple, and clear glass makes those differences most visible. Light moves through the overlapping layers and bounces between them, producing a soft ambient glow, while the petal rims trace thin bright lines around the form. Warm white lamps at 2700K give the glass a candlelike tone. Cooler light tends to look harsh along the edges. Bulbs can be seen through clear glass, so frosted or opal LEDs give a quieter appearance than exposed filaments.

Details

• Materials: clear glass petals on an iron frame with gold finish
• Medium: 65 cm (25.6") wide x 65 cm (25.6") high, about 10 kg (22 lb), overall drop about 115 cm (45") on the standard rod
• Large: 80 cm (31.5") wide x 80 cm (31.5") high, up to about 18 kg (40 lb), overall drop about 130 cm (51") on the standard rod
• Suspension: 50 cm (19.7") rod with a plain canopy in matching finish
• Lamping: sixteen E14 sockets. Suggested: 2700K warm white LED, roughly 2 to 3 W each (175 to 275 lumens), totaling 2,800 to 4,400 lumens. Bulbs not included.
• Installation: hardwired. Because of the weight, an electrician should secure it to a joist or reinforced blocking, not to an ordinary ceiling box.
• Sizing guide: the Medium fits tables of about 110 to 150 cm (43 to 59") or rooms near 3.5 x 4 m (12 x 13 ft). The Large fits tables of 150 cm (59") or more, larger living rooms, entry halls and stairwells.
• Placement: above a table, leave 75 to 90 cm (30 to 35") between the surface and the bottom of the fixture. On the standard rod this works with ceilings of about 2.7 to 2.9 m (9 to 9.5 ft). The light is ambient, so pair it with task lighting over islands or desks.

Care

Turn off the fixture and wait until the bulbs have cooled. Remove dust with a dry soft cloth or feather duster, using your free hand to steady each petal. For a more thorough clean, put a small amount of mild glass cleaner onto a damp microfiber cloth and wipe the glass. Do not spray cleaner on the chandelier, and do not use abrasives on the gold finish. Dust collects more visibly on clear glass, so plan on dusting it a bit more often.