Tiered Amber Glass Disc and Brass Ring Chandelier

Two tiers of amber glass discs circle a solid brass ring, with a matching amber bowl suspended at the center below. Because each disc is hand-blown, no two share quite the same depth of color, surface texture or translucency. The tone is a rich honey that pairs naturally with walnut, leather, stone and warm painted walls, lending the fixture a mid-century feel.

The lamps sit tucked among the glass tiers, and the central bowl gathers their light and directs it downward. The result is a soft ambient glow overhead with a gentler pool of light beneath. Amber reads best under warm lamps: at 2700K it turns a deep golden honey, while cooler bulbs leave it looking dull and brown. Since tinted glass reduces output, choose brighter lamps when hanging it over a table, and add separate task lighting above a kitchen island or desk.

Details

• Materials: hand-blown amber glass discs and center bowl; solid brass ring, chain and canopy with hidden hardware
• Finish: unlacquered brass that gradually warms to a deeper patina
• 60 cm: 60 cm (23.6") wide x 28 cm (11") high, six lights, about 18 kg (40 lb)
• 80 cm: 80 cm (31.5") wide x 28 cm (11") high, nine lights, about 28 kg (62 lb)
• 95 cm: 95 cm (37.4") wide x 36 cm (14.2") high, twelve lights, about 42 kg (93 lb)
• Chain: 50 cm (19.7") solid brass; overall drop is roughly 78 cm (31") for the 60 cm and 80 cm sizes and 86 cm (34") for the 95 cm
• Bulbs: E14 sockets (E12 for North America); warm white 2700K LED recommended to keep heat away from the glass; bulbs not included
• Installation: hardwired; must be secured to a ceiling joist or reinforced blocking, not a standard electrical box
• Ceiling height: the standard chain works over a dining table with ceilings of about 2.4 to 2.6 m (8 to 8.5 ft)

Sizing and Placement

• 60 cm: tables about 110 to 150 cm (43 to 59"), bedrooms and studies
• 80 cm: tables about 150 to 200 cm (59 to 79") and living rooms
• 95 cm: tables about 200 to 250 cm (79 to 98"), larger living rooms and entry halls
• Above a table, position the lowest point 75 to 90 cm (30 to 35") over the surface

Care

Turn the fixture off and allow the bulbs to cool before cleaning. Hold each disc steady with one hand while dusting it with a dry soft cloth or feather duster. For more thorough cleaning, use a lightly dampened microfiber cloth on the glass. Wipe the brass with a dry soft cloth only, avoiding any polish.