Description
The Flessen is a 5-light chandelier built from solid brass with a gunmetal finish, featuring five scrolled arms radiating from a turned central stem and a spherical base element beneath. Each arm holds a candle-style SES bulb fitting (bulbs sold separately, max 60W per socket), and the entire fitting hangs from a matching gunmetal chain. The 58cm diameter and 43cm height give the chandelier presence without overwhelming moderate-sized dining rooms.
Designed for dining tables in rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above, the Flessen also works in sitting rooms, hallways and entrance areas where a traditional centrepiece is needed. The chain drop is adjustable on installation, allowing the chandelier to be positioned 700-900mm above a dining table depending on ceiling height. The gunmetal finish provides a dark metallic tone that pairs with both monochrome and warm-toned interiors, offering more visual weight than polished brass or chrome.
The scrollwork on each arm is cast into the brass rather than applied, so the detailing maintains definition as the finish ages. The spherical base beneath the arms adds ballast to the visual composition and echoes traditional Dutch-style brass chandeliers from the 17th and 18th centuries. At 3kg the fitting has sufficient weight to hang stably on the chain without swaying under air movement, but installation into a standard UK ceiling rose with appropriate fixings is straightforward.
The Flessen family includes a 9-light variant for larger spaces. Pairing multiple Flessen fittings across linked rooms creates visual continuity without requiring identical light counts in each space.
Specification
| Finish |
Gunmetal |
| Diameter |
58cm |
| Height |
43cm |
| Number of Lights |
5 |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W |
| Bulb Type |
SES |
| Weight |
3KG |
Frequently Asked
What bulbs does the Flessen take?
The chandelier takes five SES (E14 small Edison screw) bulbs, each rated up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED candle bulbs between 4-6W and 2700K for a traditional glow without excessive heat output.
What ceiling height is needed?
The chandelier suits rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above. For a dining table the fitting typically hangs 700-900mm above the table surface, so a 2.4m ceiling allows adequate clearance. The chain drop is adjustable during installation to suit different ceiling heights.
Is the gunmetal finish lacquered or will it tarnish?
Gunmetal is a dark grey-black finish applied to solid brass. Impex typically lacquers these finishes to prevent tarnishing, but over time and in humid environments the lacquer may degrade and expose the brass beneath. This can be re-lacquered or left to develop a natural patina depending on preference.
What is the spread above a dining table?
The 58cm diameter works above dining tables 120-180cm long. For tables longer than 180cm, consider the 9-light Flessen variant or a pair of smaller pendants to provide more even light distribution across the surface.