Ostrich Feather Chandelier with Crystal Birds

A canopy of white ostrich feathers spreads out from a slim gold-tone rod, with two faceted acrylic hummingbirds suspended beneath on fine wires. The single lamp sits in the centre of the plume, so the light is filtered through the feathers and thrown down as a soft, warm pool rather than a hard beam. Two versions are offered, A and B: the photographs show it both with the birds hanging below and with a rounded opal-look diffuser at the centre. It measures 48 cm (18.9") from ceiling to the lowest feather and comes in 56 cm (22"), 60 cm (23.6") or 65 cm (25.6") across.

Key Features

• Light filtered through feather: The lamp is set at the heart of the plume, so light passes through the feathers and glows through them. Expect gentle, diffused light and soft shadows rather than task brightness.
• Real ostrich feather shade: The shade is built from ostrich feathers arranged like palm fronds, layered so the outline is wide and low. The close-up photograph shows the fine barbs catching the light.
• Acrylic hummingbirds: Two moulded acrylic birds hang on near-invisible wires below the feathers, picking up the light from above and adding a little sparkle at eye level.
• Fixed rod, hardwired: It wires into a ceiling point and hangs from a rigid gold-tone rod on a round plate. The drop is not adjustable, so plan for the 48 cm (18.9") overall height.
• Takes one bulb, not supplied: The source lists a single lampholder in an E14 or G9 base and no bulb in the box. Check the holder on arrival before buying a lamp, and pick a warm white for the best effect through the feathers.
• Three widths: Choose 56 cm (22"), 60 cm (23.6") or 65 cm (25.6") across to suit the table or seating area it sits over.

Specification

• Light points: 1
• Bulbs included: No, sold separately
• Dimmable: No
• Protection rating: IP20
• Mounting: hardwired ceiling plate with fixed rod
• Finish: white feather with gold-tone metalwork
• Material: ostrich feather with acrylic detail and a brushed gold-tone rod and ceiling plate

Available sizes

• 56 cm (22")
• 60 cm (23.6")
• 65 cm (25.6")

Dimensions

• Maximum drop: 48 cm (18.9")

Hang it centrally over a round dining table or a coffee table in a living room, where the wide feather canopy can be seen from below and there is nothing to brush against it. With a 48 cm (18.9") drop it suits a standard ceiling without crowding the room.