Ostrich Feather Chandelier in Gold

Real ostrich feathers on a gold frame, massed densely enough that the whole fitting reads as a single soft cloud rather than a set of individual plumes. Light passing through feather behaves quite differently from light through fabric or glass: the edges catch and glow, the depth of the plume shows, and the shade appears to shift slightly even when nothing is moving.

Two diameters are offered, 90 cm and 110 cm, and both are large by any standard. This is not a fitting for a small room; it needs a generous ceiling and floor area to sit properly, and it is designed to be the thing that defines the room. Over a dining table it turns a meal into an occasion; in a bedroom it gives the soft, romantic quality that no hard-surfaced fitting can produce; in a lounge or a hotel bar it does the work of a piece of art. The white feather against gold is the classic pairing and the reason the design keeps its glamour without tipping into costume.

Made with real ostrich feathers, a by-product of the ostrich industry; natural feather varies in length, curl and colour depth between pieces. Bulbs are not included. Feather is combustible: use only bulbs that run cool, do not exceed the maximum wattage marked on the fitting, and keep it well clear of heaters and open flames.

• Shade: real ostrich feather on a gold frame
• Sizes: 90 cm or 110 cm diameter
• Colour: white feather with gold hardware
• Best for: dining rooms, bedrooms, luxury lounges and bars
• Bulbs: not included, cool-running only
• Safety: feather shade, keep well clear of heat and open flames