Caelis 12 Light Optical Glass Chandelier - Gold

The Caelis is a 12-light chandelier built on three horizontal tiers of polished gold-plated arms, each tier holding four optical glass shades and four faceted crystal droplets. The chandelier measures 70cm in diameter and 47cm in drop, making it suited to medium-to-large dining rooms, open-plan kitchen-diners and hotel lobbies with ceiling heights of 2.7m or above. Each arm holds a single G9 bulb (sold separately) behind the optical glass, which refracts and disperses light across the faceted surfaces of the glass and the cut crystal droplets below.

The three-tier structure distributes the twelve lights across different heights, creating layered illumination rather than a single plane of light. This layering works particularly well over rectangular dining tables where you need even light distribution along the table's length. The 70cm diameter suits tables of 1.8-2.4m in length when hung 750-850mm above the table surface. The gold-plated finish on the frame and canopy adds warmth that contrasts with cooler wall finishes, greys, and whites.

The optical glass shades are precision-cut with faceted edges that catch and reflect the light emitted from the G9 bulbs inside each shade. The faceted crystal droplets suspended beneath each arm add vertical visual interest and catch additional light when the chandelier is lit. At 10kg total weight, the chandelier requires a secure ceiling fixing and a 12-bulb circuit capable of handling up to 396W combined load if all twelve G9 positions are fitted with 33W halogen bulbs (or considerably less with LED G9 equivalents).

What bulbs does the Caelis take?

The chandelier takes twelve G9 capsule bulbs, sold separately. Each position accepts up to 33W halogen, though most users now fit LED G9 equivalents at 3-5W per bulb to reduce heat and running costs. Warm-white LED at 2700K-3000K suits the gold finish.

What table size does it suit?

The 70cm diameter works best over dining tables between 1.8m and 2.4m in length. For smaller tables the chandelier may dominate; for tables longer than 2.4m consider pairing two smaller chandeliers or a larger single fitting.

What ceiling height is needed?

The 47cm drop plus chain length typically totals 900mm-1200mm from ceiling rose to the lowest crystal droplet. For dining rooms, allow 750-850mm clearance above the table surface, which means ceiling heights of 2.7m or above are preferred.

Is the chandelier dimmable?

Dimmer compatibility depends on the bulbs fitted. Halogen G9 bulbs are universally dimmable. LED G9 bulbs require a compatible LED dimmer — check the bulb packaging for dimmer compatibility before pairing with a dimmer switch.