Pascana Tear Drop Chandelier

The piece

Wrought Iron Crown · Clear Tear-Drop Crystal · Antiqued Patina

A chandelier that shimmers like icicles in the sun — the Fotini suspends layers of clear tear-drop crystals from a curved wrought-iron crown, each prism catching light and scattering it across the room. Topped with a hand-finished antique silver-clay or antique gold patina, it brings refined sparkle to dining tables, foyers, and bedrooms in two scales.

See It In Action

Product overview

Before You Order — Two Important Notes

Crystal assembly is part of the experience. The chandelier ships with all crystals individually bagged for safe transit. You will hand-attach each crystal using the included small jump rings (similar to tiny keychain rings). Assembly typically takes several hours — please plan time accordingly. Many owners enjoy this final step; the chandelier becomes meaningfully theirs.

Crystal rings — gold by default, silver on request. The Fotini ships with gold-tone jump rings as standard. If you prefer silver-tone rings (for example, to match the Antique Silver finish), please contact us before placing your order so we can arrange the alternative.

Iron Crown Finish — Choose at Checkout

Antique Silver

Antique Gold

The crystals are always clear. The Fotini's crystals are transparent tear-drops — the finish selection applies only to the wrought-iron crown that holds them.

Size — Choose at Checkout

Small

D 27 × H 36 cm

∅ 10.6″ × H 14.2″

Bulb: E27 × 1

Large

D 53 × H 61 cm

∅ 20.9″ × H 24″

Bulb: E12 × 3

Both sizes include a 100 cm / 39.4″ hanging chain — adjustable at installation. Note: the two sizes use different bulb bases (E27 vs E12), so check your bulb purchase against the size you choose.

Materials & Craft

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Wrought Iron Crown

Hand-curved iron tube frame finished in antique silver clay or antique gold patina.

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Clear Crystal

Faceted tear-drop crystals — refract light into prismatic sparkle around the room.

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Hand Assembly

Crystals attach via included jump rings. Several hours of meditative work for the final installation.

Product Notes

Dimensions	Small: D 27 × H 36 cm / ∅ 10.6″ × H 14.2″ Large: D 53 × H 61 cm / ∅ 20.9″ × H 24″
Hanging chain	100 cm / 39.4″ (adjustable)
Body material	Wrought iron — hand-curved, antique-finished
Shade material	Clear faceted tear-drop crystals
Crown finishes	Antique Silver · Antique Gold
Crystal colour	Clear — single colourway
Crystal rings	Gold-tone by default · Silver-tone available on request before order
Socket type	Small (D 27): E27 × 1 Large (D 53): E12 × 3
Bulb included	No — sold separately
Assembly required	Yes — hand-attach each crystal with included jump rings (several hours)
Wiring	Hardwired ceiling installation
SKU	RDC-174715

Installation

Hardwired ceiling installation — a licensed electrician is recommended.
All mounting hardware and a 100 cm / 39.4″ hanging chain are included. Chain length is adjustable on-site.
Crystals are bagged separately for safe transit — set aside several hours to attach them with the included jump rings before installation. We recommend doing this at a clean table-top with the chandelier on its side, before mounting to the ceiling.
Confirm the bulb size matches your chosen chandelier: Small uses E27 × 1, Large uses E12 × 3. Buy bulbs accordingly.
For dining rooms, hang the bottom of the fixture 75–85 cm (30–34″) above the table surface.

FAQ

Why does the chandelier require assembly? +

Crystal chandeliers are extremely fragile when fully assembled — shipping them pre-attached almost guarantees damage. By packing each crystal individually and including the jump rings, we ensure your chandelier arrives in perfect condition. The trade-off is that you'll spend a few hours hand-attaching the crystals before installation. Many owners find this final step rewarding — your chandelier becomes meaningfully your own.

How long does crystal assembly really take? +

For the Small size, expect roughly 2–3 hours of focused work. For the Large size, expect 4–6 hours — there are significantly more crystals to attach. We recommend doing it at a clean table-top, with bright light, and breaking it into two sessions if needed. Don't rush: each ring needs to close fully so the crystal hangs securely.

I want silver crystal rings instead of gold — how do I order? +

Contact us before placing your order. Send a message via our contact form or email — let us know you'd like silver-tone rings, and we'll confirm availability before you check out. We do not offer the option directly at checkout, so this step must happen first. Otherwise, gold-tone rings will be included by default.

Which size should I choose, and what bulbs do I need? +

Small (∅ 27 cm) uses one E27 bulb — best for entryways, breakfast nooks, small bedrooms, or above bedside tables (paired). Large (∅ 53 cm) uses three E12 candelabra bulbs — best for full dining tables, formal entries, or larger living areas. Note: these bulbs are different sizes — make sure you buy the right base for the size you choose.

Are the crystals real cut crystal or acrylic? +

The shades are real cut crystal — clear, faceted, and weighted. They refract light with the optical clarity and prismatic sparkle that acrylic substitutes cannot reproduce. Each tear-drop is hand-faceted, so subtle differences in cut and clarity between crystals are normal.

What does "antique silver clay" finish mean? +

It's a hand-applied finish that gives the wrought iron a slightly weathered, soft-silver patina — not a high-gloss chrome look. The result reads more elegant and aged, suitable for traditional, transitional, and even some modern interiors. Antique Gold has the same hand-finished character in a warm-gold tone.

Is it dimmable? +

Yes — paired with dimmable LED bulbs (E27 or E12 depending on size) and a TRIAC-compatible wall dimmer (e.g. Lutron Skylark, Leviton Decora), the Fotini dims smoothly. Dimmed crystal light is particularly atmospheric — many owners install on a dimmer for this exact reason.

How do I clean the crystals? +

Switch off the wall power and let the bulbs cool. For light dust, use a soft microfibre cloth or a clean feather duster. For deeper cleaning, gently wipe each crystal with a soft cloth lightly dampened with a 50/50 water-and-isopropyl-alcohol mix — this evaporates cleanly with no residue. Avoid commercial glass sprays directly on the crystals (overspray can affect the iron finish).

What if a crystal breaks or arrives damaged? +

Individual crystals can be replaced. If any crystal is damaged in transit or use, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and your SKU — we'll arrange a replacement crystal promptly.

Downloads

↓ Spec Sheet ↓ Install Guide

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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