Gooseneck Opal Globe Chandelier

Hand-blown opal glass globes carried on sweeping gooseneck arms. The arms curve outwards and then turn down so each globe hangs level rather than tilting, which is the structural detail that separates a well-drawn gooseneck fitting from an awkward one, and it is why this shape has stayed in production for decades.

Three frame finishes and three sizes give nine combinations. Black is graphic and industrial; gold is warm and suits older rooms and brass fittings; white recedes almost entirely against a pale ceiling. Four lights suits a bedroom, a hallway or a smaller dining table; six is the everyday choice over a dining table or in a living room; eight has the spread for a large room or an entrance hall. Opal glass is the practical part of the design: it hides each filament completely and turns every globe into a soft even sphere, so even eight sources in one room produce no glare at all.

Glass is hand-blown, so slight variation in shape, thickness and tone between globes is normal. Bulbs are not included. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician, and the ceiling fixing must be rated for the full weight of the chandelier.

• Shades: hand-blown opal glass globes
• Frame: sweeping gooseneck arms
• Finishes: black, gold or white
• Options: 4, 6 or 8 lights
• Light: fully diffused, no glare from any angle
• Bulbs: not included