Paola 5 Light Chandelier 70cm - Gold Frame with Black Shades

The Paola is a 70cm diameter 5-light chandelier built around a gold painted metal frame with curved arms that loop outward and upward from a central column. Each arm terminates in a black fabric conical shade housing an E14 bulb fitting (bulbs sold separately). Five small crystal droplets hang from the base of the frame, catching and reflecting light from the bulbs above.

Designed for dining rooms, entrance halls and living rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above, the Paola suits spaces where both ambient and decorative lighting are needed. The adjustable drop of 532-1900mm allows the chandelier to be positioned 700-900mm above a dining table or set higher in a double-height entrance. The 70cm diameter works over tables seating 6-8 people or in living rooms of 16-25m². The gold frame provides warm metallic accent while the black shades direct light downward and outward rather than creating glare.

The curved arm design and gold painted finish place the Paola between traditional and contemporary styles, working with both classical interiors and warm-toned modern schemes. The matt black fabric shades absorb upward light and focus output below and to the sides, while the crystal droplets add movement and sparkle when the chandelier is lit. The 4kg weight requires a ceiling fixing capable of supporting at least 8kg, and the gold painted finish is a surface coating rather than solid brass or gold leaf.

The 25m² guide assumes an open living space rather than a narrow room where the 70cm spread would crowd the walls, so the 5 shades sit clear of the surrounding surfaces.

What bulbs does it take and are they included?

The Paola takes five E14 small Edison screw bulbs, which are sold separately. We suggest pairing this with 4-6W warm white LED candle bulbs at 2700K-3000K. The chandelier is dimmable if you fit dimmable bulbs and use a compatible dimmer switch.

What size room or table does it suit?

The 70cm diameter works over dining tables seating 6-8 people, positioned 700-900mm above the table surface. In living rooms it suits spaces of 16-25m². Smaller rooms may find the chandelier visually dominant; larger rooms may need two chandeliers or supplementary lighting.

How is the drop adjusted during installation?

The chandelier drop is adjustable between 532mm and 1900mm by shortening or extending the suspension chain and concealing excess cable within the ceiling canopy. The adjustment is made during fitting, not afterward.

Is the gold finish solid brass or painted?

The gold finish is a painted surface coating on a metal frame, not solid brass or gold leaf. The finish provides a warm metallic appearance at a lower price point than solid brass alternatives.