Linnea Tapered Alabaster Cluster Chandelier

The Linnea Tapered Alabaster Cluster Pendant gathers slim stone cones under one round brass canopy, each on its own black cord, each falling to a different height. The shades taper downward and are open at the base, so the light leaves in a defined cone onto whatever sits beneath — and because the stone is thin enough to pass light, the shade itself glows at the same time. You get a directed pool below and a lit object above it, from one piece of alabaster. The cluster is doing something a single large fixture cannot. One big shade gives you one pool of light; nine small ones give you nine, overlapping. Where they meet, the light is warmer and denser; at the edges it thins out. That is what makes a cluster feel like it was arranged rather than installed — and hanging them at staggered heights rather than level is the difference between a composition and a row. Natural Alabaster Naturally Unique Veining No two pieces of stone are ever the same Alabaster is a natural stone, so every piece carries its own veining and subtle variation in color. The fixture you receive may therefore differ slightly from the images shown. An inherent characteristic of real stone — not a quality defect. Made to order Need More Heads? We'll Build Them. The versions on this page go up to 9 MAX HEADS, which suits most rooms. It is not a limit. A cluster is simply more of the same cone on more of the same cord — so if your table is longer or your stairwell taller, tell us the count you want and we'll make it. Ask for More Heads Specifications The Details Material Genuine Natural Alabaster Shades · Metal Canopy & Fittings Stone cut and polished; metal electroplated and finished. Finish White · Gold Light source E12 or E14 socket — LED or filament bulbs E12 in North America, E14 in Europe and most of Asia. Bulbs included. Power Max 40W Voltage AC 110–240V Control Wall switch — dimmable only with dimmable bulbs, see note below Mounting Ceiling — hardwired, cord suspended Cord length 150 cm / 59″ per drop Cut to staggered lengths, and each one shortens independently on site. Environment Indoor only Preparation time 5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch. Good to Know Bulbs are included — but they don't dim They arrive fitted, so every shade matches from day one and there is nothing to source. Worth knowing: the bulbs supplied as standard are not dimmable. If you want to dim it — and over a dining table most people eventually do — fit dimmable E12 or E14 bulbs in every socket and pair them with a compatible dimmer. Also add up the total wattage of all the bulbs together and check your dimmer is rated for it. Every cord shortens on its own The cords arrive cut to staggered lengths on purpose — a cluster hung level looks like an accident rather than an arrangement. Each one then shortens independently during installation, so you set the spread and the depth to your own ceiling. Need more for a stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order and we'll supply extra before it ships. Size Guide Gathered or Spread Three arrangements, each on a small or a large ceiling plate. The plate is the decision that matters — it sets how tightly the cluster holds together. Both plate sizes share the same drop ∅ 11.8″ or ∅ 19.7″ · up to 59.1″ of drop The 59.1″ is the cord length as supplied, not a fixed height — every cord shortens independently on site, so you can hang this tight to a 9 ft ceiling or let it fall the full length into a stairwell. What you cannot change afterwards is the plate: 11.8″ gathers the drops into a column, 19.7″ opens them into a spread. ∅ 11.8″ plate — gatheredRound tables, entries, stair landings Model A · 11.8″Mixed shades ∅ 11.8″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 30 cm · three different cone sizes ShadesThree sizes in one fixture — ∅ 6.3″×7.1″, ∅ 4.7″×7.1″ and ∅ 4.7″×9.8″. Different heights and widths, so no two drops read alike. Best forRound table 42–54″ · entry · stair landing · over a bedside Ceiling9 ft + The most varied of the three — worth choosing for that alone. Model B · 11.8″ ∅ 11.8″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 30 cm Best forRound table 42–54″ · entry · stair landing Ceiling9 ft + Same footprint as Model A — the shades are the difference. Model C · 11.8″ ∅ 11.8″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 30 cm Best forRound table 42–54″ · entry · stair landing Ceiling9 ft + Same footprint again — choose on the shade, not the size. ∅ 19.7″ plate — spreadDining tables, open rooms, stairwells Model A · 19.7″Popular ∅ 19.7″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 50 cm · three different cone sizes ShadesThree sizes in one fixture — the mixed cones spread further apart here, so each one reads on its own. Best forDining table 54–72″ · kitchen island · open-plan living room Ceiling9–12 ft The version most dining rooms want. Model B · 19.7″ ∅ 19.7″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 50 cm Best forDining table 54–72″ · island · open-plan room Ceiling9–12 ft Same spread as Model A at this size. Model C · 19.7″ ∅ 19.7″ × up to H 59.1″ ∅ 50 cm Best forDining table 54–72″ · island · open-plan room Ceiling9–12 ft Same spread again — the shade is the choice. The design One Big Pool of Light, or Nine Small Ones They are not the same thing, and the difference is the whole point. A single large shade over a table gives you exactly one pool of light. It is even, it is predictable, and it flattens everything underneath it into the same brightness. Nothing is wrong with it — but nothing happens either. A cluster does something else. Each cone throws its own defined circle, and because the shades hang at different heights those circles land at different sizes and overlap where they meet. Directly under the densest part the light is warm and layered; toward the edges it thins and softens. That is a table with depth on it rather than a table with light on it — and it is why a group of small shades reads as arranged while one large shade reads as installed. Each cone is doing two jobs at once, which is the part alabaster makes possible. The shade is open at the base, so light leaves in a clean beam downward. But the stone is cut thin enough to pass light as well, so the cone glows along its own walls at the same time — a lit object above your head and a working pool of light below it, from one piece of stone. And because that stone is quarried rather than moulded, the veining changes from cone to cone, and one or two will always glow a little warmer than their neighbours. On a single shade you would never notice. Hung side by side, it is the first thing you see. — Nine pieces of stone, and nine different glows — Questions, Answered Common Questions Which size plate, how low it hangs, and why the stone shades don't all match. Should I choose the small plate or the large one? This is the decision that matters most, because you can change the height after installation but not the plate. The 11.8″ plate holds the shades close together, so the group reads as one tall object. Choose it for a round table, a small entry, or a stair landing — anywhere you want height rather than width. The 19.7″ plate spreads the same shades apart, so each one sits on its own and the light covers more table. Over a dining table this is almost always the right answer. What's the difference between Model A, B and C? Model A mixes three different cone sizes in one fixture — some wider, some taller, some shorter. That is why no two drops look alike on it, and it is the most varied of the three. Model B: [__ MODEL B — describe what makes it different] Model C: [__ MODEL C — describe what makes it different] All three come on either plate size, and all three hang at the same drop. Not sure? Send us a photo of the room and we'll tell you which suits it. Is 59″ too long a drop for my ceiling? No — that figure is the length of cord you receive, not a height you're stuck with. Every cord shortens on its own during installation, so you can hang this tight under a 9 ft ceiling or let it fall the full length into a stairwell. Over a dining table, the lowest shade should sit 30–36″ above the tabletop — lower than feels right at first, but nobody walks under a table. Anywhere people do walk, keep 7 ft of clearance above the floor. Need more than 59″ for a tall entry or stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order and we'll send extra cord. Why don't the stone shades all match? Because they're cut from real stone, not moulded from resin. Alabaster comes out of the ground with its own veining, and every cone is cut from a different piece. So one or two will glow noticeably warmer than the ones beside them, and none will look exactly like the photograph. On a single shade you'd never notice this — hung side by side it's the first thing you see. That's what real stone does, and a set that matched perfectly would have to be plastic. Does it light the table, or just glow? Both — and that's unusual. Each cone is open at the bottom, so a clean pool of light lands on the table underneath. At the same time the stone is thin enough to pass light, so the shade itself glows. Most fixtures do one or the other: a shade that lights the table but stays dark, or a glowing shade that throws nothing useful downward. Here one piece of stone does both. Do the bulbs come with it, and can I dim it? Bulbs are included, so every shade matches from day one and there's nothing to go and buy. But the bulbs supplied as standard don't dim. If you want to dim it — and over a dining table most people eventually do — swap them for dimmable E12 or E14 bulbs in every socket, not just some, and pair them with a dimmer switch. Worth mentioning to your electrician: add up the wattage of all the bulbs together and check the dimmer is rated for that total. Which bulbs does it take? Small screw-in bulbs — E12 in the US and Canada, E14 in Europe and most of Asia, up to 40W each. Either LED or filament works. If you're buying replacements choose warm white, around 2700K; cool white light makes alabaster look grey and loses the warmth you bought it for. How should I set the heights? Not all level. The cords arrive cut to different lengths on purpose — a cluster hung at one height looks like an accident, while staggered heights look like a decision. Hang them all long first, look at the group as a whole, then shorten one cord at a time. And measure from the floor or the tabletop, not from the ceiling — that's what your eye actually reads. Will my ceiling hold it? Stone weighs more than it looks, and all of it hangs from one plate. Before ordering, have your electrician confirm the ceiling box is rated for the weight and fixed into a joist rather than plasterboard alone — a standard box holds far less than most people assume. Ask us for the exact weight of your configuration and pass it on. How do I clean it? A soft dry cloth on the stone, working from the highest shade down. Keep water off the shades — alabaster is porous, absorbs it, and leaves a mark that won't buff out. No sprays, no polish, nothing abrasive. The metal plate can take a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one. Switch off and let the bulbs cool first. Once or twice a year is plenty. Can I put it in a bathroom? No — indoor dry rooms only, with no protection against water or steam. Alabaster is porous too, so damp is bad for the stone as well as the wiring. Dining rooms, entries, stairwells, bedrooms and living rooms are all fine. Installation The Complete Installation Guide Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes. 01 Power Off First Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring. 02 Check the Box Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight. 03 Match the Wires Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained. 04 Set the Height Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers. Read the Full Installation Guide Free guide · Written for US homes · Opens in a new tab More alabaster Same Stone, Different Shape Four ways of hanging natural alabaster from one ceiling plate. The stone is shared — what changes is the shape it was cut into. 1–18 heads Hourglass Duo Alabaster Pendant Lamp Two bowls per drop · White + Gold Two stone bowls — one inverted, one upright — meeting at a brass bead. The widest range in the series, from a single bedside drop to an eighteen-light stairwell cascade. 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