Description
The Hinkley Plantation is a two-tier 10-light chandelier combining pearl bronze metalwork with pineapple-motif clear optic glass shades. The upper tier carries three lights, the lower tier seven, each housed in a tapered glass shade topped with a cast pineapple finial. The bronze arms curve outward from a central column finished with decorative acanthus leaf detailing at the canopy and mid-section.
Designed for dining rooms, entrance halls and double-height living spaces with ceiling heights of 2.7m or higher, the chandelier provides broad light distribution across an 838mm diameter footprint. The drop is adjustable on installation between 1090mm and 4138mm using the supplied 3048mm chain, allowing the fitting to be positioned 750-900mm above a dining table or centred in a stairwell void. Each arm accepts an E14 candle bulb up to 40W (sold separately).
The optic glass shades refract light through their ribbed surface, diffusing direct glare while maintaining brightness. The pearl bronze finish combines a medium-dark bronze base tone with subtle metallic lustre, pairing with both warm wood furniture and cooler marble or stone surfaces. The decorative cast detailing on the canopy, arms and central column references traditional plantation-era ironwork while the two-tier configuration keeps the overall silhouette balanced despite the 1010mm fitting height.
The chandelier weighs approximately 12kg when fully assembled, requiring secure fixing to a ceiling joist or reinforced rose. The chain and cable are routed through the hollow central column, keeping wiring concealed. The pineapple motif on each shade finial references the historical symbol of hospitality in colonial American architecture, where pineapples were carved into door pediments and gate posts to signal welcome.
Specification
| Fitting Height |
1010mm |
| Diameter |
838mm |
| Width |
838mm |
| Minimum Drop |
1090mm |
| Maximum Drop |
4138mm |
| Maximum Wattage |
40W |
| Socket |
E14 |
| Bulb(s) Included |
No |
| Guarantee |
2 Year Guarantee |
| Chain/Wire/Cord Length |
3048mm |
| Height Adjustable |
On Installation |
Frequently Asked
What bulbs does it require?
The chandelier requires ten E14 (small Edison screw) candle bulbs, each rated up to 40W maximum. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED candle bulbs between 4-6W and 2700K for a traditional warm glow.
What ceiling height is needed?
The 1090mm minimum drop suits rooms with ceiling heights of 2.7m or above when installed over a dining table. For entrance halls and stairwell voids, higher ceilings allow the chandelier to be positioned centrally using the full 4138mm maximum drop available from the supplied 3048mm chain.
Can the drop be adjusted after installation?
The drop is adjusted on installation by shortening or extending the chain before fixing the canopy to the ceiling. Once installed, the chain length is fixed and cannot be adjusted without removing the chandelier and re-hanging it.
What is the pineapple motif on the shades?
Each optic glass shade is topped with a cast metal pineapple finial. In colonial American architecture, the pineapple symbolised hospitality and welcome, appearing on door pediments, gate posts and interior detailing. Hinkley references this historical motif in the Plantation range.