Luxury Metal and Glass Pendant Chandelier

A chandelier is the one light in a room that people are meant to look at. It has to light the space well, but it also has to give the room a focal point, something that draws the eye when you walk in. The Luxury Metal and Glass Pendant Chandelier does that with metal arms and glass shades that catch and reflect the light, giving it far more shine than a stone or ceramic pendant can.

Because each arm carries its own shade, the light comes from several points rather than from one bulb in the middle. That spreads it across a living room or a dining table and makes the fixture feel like a real centerpiece, while the Nordic styling keeps the metal clean and simple rather than fussy.

What makes the metal and glass chandelier stand out

The glass is the first thing people notice. Each shade is a small glass form, 5.9 inches across and 9.8 inches tall, and it comes in three tones. Transparent glass shows the light at its brightest and clearest. Amber glass gives it a warm honey color, lovely in a dining room at dinner time. Smoky gray softens the light and has a cooler, more modern look.

The layout is the second choice. The chandelier comes in 3 head and 5 head versions, a long version and a combination version, so it can be scaled to a small dining nook or a larger living room. Read the options carefully, since the head count and the glass tone are both set when you order.

The light color is the third. Warm white suits living and dining rooms, cold white suits a brighter, more practical space, and the changeable option lets one fixture go warm for evenings and cool for working. Bulbs are not included unless the option you choose says otherwise, so check the listing before ordering.

Finally, the metal frame is powder coated, which gives the arms a clean, even finish that suits Nordic, modern and glam rooms alike.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Dining rooms. Several glass shades over the table make dinner feel like an occasion.
• Living rooms. A centerpiece fixture for a room with a generous ceiling.
• Entryways. A welcoming first light, especially with amber glass.
• Open plan spaces. Marks the dining zone in a combined living and dining room.
• Hospitality spaces. Cafes and lounges that want a warm, decorative light.

Amber glass sits beautifully with walnut, oak and brass tones. Transparent glass suits white and pale rooms where the fixture should feel light, and smoky gray pairs well with black metal, concrete and cool gray walls.

Choosing the size and placement

Each glass shade measures 5.9 inches in diameter and 9.8 inches tall, and the fixture is suited to a ceiling height around 9.5 feet. That is the most important number to check. Measure the ceiling before ordering, because a low ceiling will not carry this chandelier comfortably.

Some general guidance for placement:

• Over a dining table, center the chandelier on the table rather than on the room, and leave comfortable clearance above the tabletop so it lights the surface without blocking views across it.
• In a living room, hang it where nobody walks directly underneath, such as over a coffee table or a seating group.
• Choose the 3 head version for a smaller table or nook and the 5 head, long or combination versions for a larger space.
• Check the Dimensions section above and compare the shades with your furniture.

The chandelier wires into a ceiling point rather than plugging in. Turn the power off at the breaker before starting, and have an electrician run a supply to the spot if there is nothing there already.

Layering it with other lighting

A glass chandelier gives beautiful ambient and decorative light, but a room still benefits from a few other layers. Wall sconces on either side of a sideboard, a floor lamp beside the sofa or a pair of table lamps on a console add softer pools of light and fill the corners the chandelier does not reach.

With those lamps on, the chandelier can be switched off or kept on a low, warm setting in the evening, and brought up to full brightness for dinner parties or cleaning. The changeable light color helps here, because it can be matched to the lamps around it.

Glass shades also reward a little thought about what surrounds them. A mirror on a nearby wall, a glossy tabletop or a polished sideboard will pick up the reflections of the shades and spread the sparkle further across the room, especially with transparent or amber glass after dark.

The chandeliers collection has other statement fixtures, and the wall sconces collection has pieces that pair well with metal and glass.

Is the metal and glass chandelier right for your space?

This chandelier is a strong fit if you:

• Want a decorative centerpiece with the shine of glass.
• Have a ceiling height around 9.5 feet.
• Like the choice of amber, transparent or smoky gray glass.
• Want several points of light spread over a table or seating area.

It may not be the right choice for a room with a low ceiling, or for anyone who wants a simple fixture with no options to choose. In those cases, a flush mount light or a single pendant would suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about options are answered at info@norafurnish.com.