Soffione Glass Disc Sphere Chandelier

The story Soffione, a dandelion of glass Every child knows the moment: you pick a dandelion clock, take a breath, and the seeds burst outwards in a perfect sphere of light. Soffione, the Italian word for a dandelion clock, captures that instant in glass. Slender gold rods radiate from a central core, and at the tip of each one sits a round disc of pressed glass, finely patterned with a sunburst of ridges and rings, like the tiny parasol of a dandelion seed. Two sizes of disc are layered together to form a full, airy sphere. Switch it on and the light catches every ridge, so the whole chandelier sparkles in soft pink or fresh green. Hung from a 150 cm gold chain above a dining table, in a living room, a bedroom or an entrance hall, the Soffione brings the joy of 1960s Italian design to modern, eclectic, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco interiors. 57glass discs on the large size 2disc sizes, 11 and 15 cm 13lights on the large size 2glass colours: pink or green Glass colour Pink or green Both colours sit on a polished gold frame. Each disc is pressed with a fine sunburst pattern that sparkles when the light is on. Pink Soft blush glass with a warm, rosy glow. Romantic in bedrooms, playful in dining rooms. Green Fresh pale green glass with a golden sparkle. Beautiful with wood, plants and natural textures. Looking for another glass colour?We can make the Soffione in other glass colours on request. Tell us the shade you have in mind before ordering. Contact us Size Two sizes of sphere Each size is a perfect sphere, as tall as it is wide. The two Soffione sizes to scale: Ø 40 × H 40 cm with 9 lights and Ø 60 × H 60 cm with 13 lights Ø 40 × H 40 cm15.7″ · 9 lights · 30 discs Ø 60 × H 60 cm23.6″ · 13 lights · 57 discs Ø 40 cm Ø 15.7″ × H 15.7″ · Ø 40 × H 40 cm Lights9 × E12 / E14 Glass discs30: 22 × 11 cm, 8 × 15 cm Bedrooms, entryways and dining tables about 80–100 cm (32–40″) wide. Ø 60 cm Ø 23.6″ × H 23.6″ · Ø 60 × H 60 cm Lights13 × E12 / E14 Glass discs57: 32 × 11 cm, 25 × 15 cm Living rooms, larger dining tables about 100–140 cm (40–55″) wide, and entrance halls. Dimension drawingØ 60 × H 60 cm size shown Over a dining table, hang the bottom of the sphere about 75–90 cm (30–36″) above the tabletop. Table sizes are a design guide based on common lighting rules. Hanging options Made to hang in your space Every ceiling is different. The Soffione can be tailored to tall rooms and sloped ceilings. The Soffione hangs on a 150 cm (59.1 in) chain as standard; longer chains are made to order 150 cm59.1″ chain longer on request 01 150 cm chain, longer made to order The Soffione hangs on a 150 cm (59.1″) gold chain as standard, which suits most rooms. For double-height living rooms, stairwells and tall entrance halls, we can make a longer chain to your measurements. A custom sloped-ceiling fitting lets the Soffione hang straight under a pitched or vaulted ceiling slope angle hangs straight 02 Custom fitting for sloped ceilings Installing under a pitched, vaulted or sloped ceiling? We can customise the ceiling fitting so the chandelier hangs perfectly straight, whatever the angle of your ceiling. Tell us about your ceiling Send us your ceiling height, the slope angle if it has one, and a photo of the space. We will confirm the right chain length and fitting before you order. Contact us Details Specifications SizesØ 40 × H 40 cm / Ø 15.7″ × H 15.7″, 9 lights Ø 60 × H 60 cm / Ø 23.6″ × H 23.6″, 13 lights Glass discsØ 40 cm: 22 × 11 cm (4.3″) and 8 × 15 cm (5.9″) Ø 60 cm: 32 × 11 cm (4.3″) and 25 × 15 cm (5.9″) MaterialsGlass, Metal Glass colourPink or Green (other colours on request) Frame finishGold Bulb baseE12 or E14 Maximum powerMax 40W VoltageAC 110–240 V ControlPush-button switch, not dimmable (dimmable version on request, contact us) MountingIndoor ceiling, hung on a gold chain Chain150 cm / 59.1″, longer on request Sloped ceilingsCustom fitting on request RatingIP20, indoor dry locations only Preparation time5–10 days Questions, answered Before you order The glass What are the glass discs like? Each disc is pressed glass with a fine sunburst of ridges and rings, in two sizes: 11 cm (4.3″) and 15 cm (5.9″). The pattern catches the light from the bulbs inside and makes the whole sphere sparkle. Pink or green? Pink gives a soft, rosy glow that feels romantic and warm, lovely in bedrooms and dining rooms. Green is fresher and more natural, beautiful with wood, plants and linen. Both sit on a gold frame. Can I order another glass colour? Yes. Other glass colours can be made on request. Please contact us with the shade you have in mind before ordering. Size and placement Which size should I choose? Ø 40 cm (15.7″) with 9 lights suits bedrooms, entryways and dining tables about 80–100 cm wide. Ø 60 cm (23.6″) with 13 lights suits living rooms, larger dining tables about 100–140 cm wide, and entrance halls. How long is the chain? The Soffione comes with a 150 cm (59.1″) chain as standard. Longer chains can be made to order for double-height rooms, stairwells and tall entrance halls: please contact us with your ceiling height before ordering. Can it be installed on a sloped or vaulted ceiling? Yes. We can customise the ceiling fitting so the chandelier hangs straight under a pitched or vaulted ceiling. Send us the slope angle and a photo of the space before ordering, and we will confirm the right fitting. How high should I hang it? Over a dining table, hang the bottom of the sphere about 75–90 cm (30–36″) above the tabletop. Where people walk underneath, keep at least 2.1 m (7 ft) of clearance. Light and installation Which bulbs does it use? E12 bulbs (candelabra, standard in the US and Canada) or E14 bulbs (standard in Europe, the UK and much of Asia): 9 on the Ø 40 cm size and 13 on the Ø 60 cm size. Small warm white LED bulbs of 2700–3000K make the glass sparkle and stay cool to the touch. Is it dimmable? The standard Soffione is on/off only. A dimmable version is available on request: please contact us before ordering. How is it installed? It is a hardwired ceiling chandelier that hangs from a gold canopy on a 150 cm (59.1″) chain. For safety, we recommend installation by a qualified electrician, following local electrical codes. Can I use it in a bathroom? No. It is rated IP20 for indoor, dry rooms only. Care and ordering How do I clean it? Switch off and let the bulbs cool, then dust the discs with a soft brush or wipe them with a dry or lightly damp microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull the pressed pattern. Will it work with the voltage in my country? Yes. It runs on AC 110–240 V, which covers the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and most other countries. How soon will my order ship? Each chandelier is prepared at our factory in 5–10 days, then dispatched to you. You will see the delivery estimate for your country at checkout.