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The piece
Botanical Chandelier · Brass · White Ceramic Shades · 9 / 12 / 18 Heads · E12 / E14
Multiple clusters of brass stems branch outward and upward from the central hub — each cluster a separate group of arms that diverges from its neighbors, the overall silhouette referencing the loose, radiating geometry of a dill plant in flower. At the tip of each stem, a hand-thrown white ceramic shade sits open-topped, directing the E12 source both downward through the ceramic body and upward through the open crown. That upward component is the Aldean’s most distinctive quality: when lit, the fixture casts branching shadow patterns onto the ceiling above it — the brass stem geometry projected as shadow, the fixture doubling its presence in the room.
Three configurations — 9, 12, and 18 heads — scale the density of the branching clusters while maintaining the same design language. All three include a 50 cm hanging chain adjustable at installation. The white ceramic shades and polished brass framework are fixed across all sizes — the choice is purely one of scale.
Features
Branching Cluster Arms
Multiple stem clusters diverge from the central hub — the botanical branching geometry creates a silhouette that reads differently from every angle.
Handcrafted Ceramic Shades
Each shade is individually hand-thrown from ceramics — slight variation in form and surface between pieces is intrinsic to the handcraft process.
Ceiling Shadow Effect
Open-topped ceramic shades direct light upward — the brass stem geometry is projected as branching shadow patterns on the ceiling when the fixture is lit.
Size — Choose at Checkout
9 Heads ∅ 67 × H 47 cm ∅ 26.4″ × H 18.5″ Chain 50 cm / 19.7″ Dining tables up to 150 cm · Bedrooms · Boutique spaces
12 Heads ∅ 78 × H 55 cm ∅ 30.7″ × H 21.7″ Chain 50 cm / 19.7″ Standard dining rooms · Open-plan living areas
18 Heads ∅ 89 × H 67 cm ∅ 35″ × H 26.4″ Chain 50 cm / 19.7″ Grand dining rooms · Foyers · Statement installations
Bulbs are not included. Each arm uses one E12 (US) or E14 (international) candelabra socket. We recommend 2–4W LED E12/E14 candelabra bulbs at 2700K warm white. The warm tone complements the brass framework and enhances the ceiling shadow effect — the warm light source creates more defined shadows than cool-white bulbs. A small globe or cylindrical LED works well inside the open ceramic shade.
Specifications
| SKU | RDC-144606 |
| Configurations | 9-head · 12-head · 18-head |
| Dimensions — 9H | ∅ 67 × H 47 cm · ∅ 26.4″ × H 18.5″ |
| Dimensions — 12H | ∅ 78 × H 55 cm · ∅ 30.7″ × H 21.7″ |
| Dimensions — 18H | ∅ 89 × H 67 cm · ∅ 35″ × H 26.4″ |
| Hanging Chain | 50 cm / 19.7″ (all configurations) |
| Body Finish | Brass (fixed) |
| Shades | White ceramic · Handcrafted · Open-top design |
| Materials | Brass lamp body · Ceramic lampshades |
| Socket | E12 / E14 · Bulbs not included · User-replaceable |
| Voltage | AC 110–240V · Universal |
| Mounting | Hardwired ceiling canopy · Standard junction box |
| Best For | Dining rooms · Living rooms · Foyers · Boutique hospitality · Botanical and artisanal interiors |
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FAQ
Which size suits my dining room? +
The 9-head (∅ 67 cm) suits dining tables up to 150 cm and smaller dining rooms where a more compact chandelier reads as appropriate in scale. The 12-head (∅ 78 cm) covers standard 4–6 seat dining tables (150–180 cm) and is the most versatile option for open-plan living areas. The 18-head (∅ 89 cm) is for grand dining rooms, large tables (180–210 cm), and foyers where maximum visual density and ceiling shadow coverage is the goal. As head count increases, the branching silhouette becomes denser and the ceiling shadow effect is more pronounced.
How does the ceiling shadow effect work? +
The white ceramic shades are open at the top as well as the bottom — the E12/E14 bulb inside each shade emits light both downward (through the ceramic body as a diffused glow) and upward (directly out of the open crown). The upward light hits the brass stems and projects their branching geometry as shadow patterns on the ceiling above the fixture. The effect is most visible in dim conditions — the lower the ambient light level, the more defined the shadow patterns become. Warm-white bulbs (2700K) produce the warmest, most atmospheric version of this effect.
Are the ceramic shades fragile? +
Kiln-fired ceramic is durable under normal ceiling conditions but will chip or crack if struck directly against a hard surface during installation. Handle with care when assembling — avoid knocking individual shades against the brass stems or against each other. Once installed, the shades are stationary and not subject to daily handling. Because they are handcrafted, slight differences in shape, surface texture, and shade tone between individual pieces are normal and inherent to the hand-throwing process.
Is it dimmable? +
Yes, when fitted with dimmable E12/E14 LED candelabra bulbs and a compatible TRIAC wall dimmer switch (both sold separately). Specify “dimmable” when purchasing LED bulbs and confirm your dimmer is rated for LED loads. Dimming the Aldean to 30–50% typically produces the best ceiling shadow effect — the reduced ambient light makes the upward-projected branch shadows more visible and dramatic against the ceiling surface.
Care & delivery
Looking after it
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Stone, plated and painted finishes dislike solvents and abrasives, so keep both away from them; glass takes a lint-free cloth and a little glass cleaner. Solid brass is left unlacquered on most pieces and will warm and darken with handling, which is the material behaving as it should rather than a fault. Switch a fixture off and let it cool before cleaning it.
Who makes it
This piece is manufactured for Elio Marchetti by Radilum, our production partner for the collection.
We are a lighting house rather than a factory. We select the pieces, specify the finishes and the stone, and hold the relationship with the maker, and we would rather tell you that plainly than leave it unsaid. Questions about the manufacture of a specific fixture are welcome and we will answer them.
Delivery
Allow 28 to 43 business days from order to arrival, roughly six to nine weeks. Most of the collection is made to order, so that time covers the piece being built in the finish and size you chose, checked, packed and shipped. The same window applies wherever you are.
Shipping is free to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, with no minimum order.
Returns
You have ten days from receiving a piece to have it on its way back to us, under way inside those ten days rather than simply flagged with us on the tenth. Return postage on a change of mind is yours, there is no restocking fee, and the outcome is a refund to your original payment method rather than store credit. Made to order pieces return on the same terms as stock. Contact us before sending anything back.
Damaged or faulty on arrival
Separate from an ordinary return, and a longer window: twenty days from receipt to report it. Tell us before you send anything, keep the packaging until we have answered, and photographs of both the fault and the box help. Where a piece is faulty, damaged in transit or not what you ordered, we cover the return postage.
Installation
Any hardwired fixture should go in with a licensed electrician. Where a piece has particular requirements, a sloped ceiling, a chain that can be shortened, a specific socket, they are listed further up this page.
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