Gingko Chandelier Style A

The Style A is engineered and marketed as a handcrafted porcelain light sculpture because it's designed to hold sculptural authority as the interior's centrepiece rather than to function as background illumination. Three design decisions push it into sculpture-register territory: (1) Full 3D rectangular volume — L, W, and H are all substantial (W 17.7-27.6", H uniform 21.7"), so the fixture reads as three-dimensional composition from every viewing angle rather than as flat linear ribbon. (2) Uniform H 21.7" across all sizes — vertical proportion stays constant regardless of L, creating consistent sculptural presence at any size. (3) Substantial leaf count — from 90 leaves (entry) to 260+ (flagship), each individually hand-shaped and hand-glazed. If your specification calls for a functional chandelier that recedes into the interior, Style A is not the correct choice — Style D (round drum entry), Style K (flat linear), or Style G (round drum standard) are more appropriate. If your specification calls for the interior's centrepiece to hold sculptural authority, Style A is engineered for exactly that register.

Both Models share identical L, W, H, and G9 bulb count at each size — the choice is leaf-arrangement composition register on the same rectangular volume. Model A (classical arrangement) — porcelain leaves cluster in the traditional Ginkgo Series radial pattern that has defined the series across every Style. Reads as timeless botanical composition; correct for formal dining, executive spaces, and interiors specifying a classical register. Model B (alternative arrangement) — porcelain leaves distributed in a variation on the classical pattern, slightly more contemporary in register. Correct for modern dining, contemporary interiors, and rooms where the classical Ginkgo look is not the target register. At sculpture-register scale, the arrangement register is a genuine design decision that shapes how the fixture reads in the room. When in doubt: Model A is the safer classical choice.

All three offer rectangular volume compositions in the Ginkgo Series, each with different specifications. Style H — single Model × 3 configurations, W 25.6" fixed, H 13.8" fixed; the compact rectangular volume for formal dining sculptural presence. Style C Model A — 4 configurations with H 13.8-17.7" (H grows with L), plus Model B compact flat and Model C vertical drop family; mid-century-meets-Art-Deco fusion register. Style A (this fixture) — 2 Models × 4 sizes with unique uniform H 21.7" across all sizes and W scaling to 27.6" flagship; light-sculpture register with the tallest fixture H in any Ginkgo rectangular volume Style. Choose Style A when you want sculpture-register presence with vertical proportion consistency across sizes; Style C when you want mid-century + Art Deco fusion or need Model C's vertical drop; Style H when you want compact rectangular volume with fixed W.

For rectangular dining tables: fixture length should be 60-75% of table length. 6-seat table (8 ft): L 39.3". 8-seat table (10 ft): L 47.2". 10-seat table (12 ft): L 59". 12+ seat statement (14 ft+): L 70.9" flagship. For grand foyer applications (central position): match L to the foyer's horizontal footprint — L 47.2" for standard foyers, L 59" for statement foyers, L 70.9" for grand entryway atriums and double-height rotundas. For executive conference rooms: match L to conference table length using the 60-75% rule. Remember: uniform 21.7" H means vertical proportion stays consistent across all sizes — larger fixtures don't grow taller, only wider and longer.

The Style A's uniform 21.7" H sits taller than most Ginkgo Chandelier Styles — sculpture-register presence requires vertical volume. Minimum ceiling requirements: L 39.3-47.2" (smaller sizes): 9-ft residential ceilings required; 10-ft comfortable for dining rooms. L 59" (statement): 9-10 ft ceilings; 10-ft-plus comfortable for the fixture's vertical proportion to read as intended. L 70.9" (flagship): 10-ft-plus recommended minimum; 12-ft-plus ideal for grand foyer applications and hospitality-scale rooms. Add wire length (59" standard, adjustable) to the 21.7" fixture height when calculating total drop from ceiling. For dining tables, add 30-36 inches from tabletop to the fixture's lowest point when calculating final clearance. Extended wire lengths available at no extra charge for higher ceilings.

Yes, at no extra charge across all Models and sizes. The default is Rose Gold — a warm pink-gold register that pairs particularly well with matte-white porcelain and reads more contemporary than traditional yellow-gold finishes. Alternative finishes: Copper Gold (warmer classical register), Nickel (cool neutral), Chrome (silver-modern), White (monochrome), Gold (traditional yellow), Black (architectural contemporary). For sculpture-register hospitality installations, matched-batch finish coordination across multiple fixtures is standard. Specify at checkout by leaving a note, or write to support@stuberlighting.com within 24 hours of order placement.

Yes — dimming is strongly recommended, particularly for larger configurations (L 59" uses 12 G9, L 70.9" flagship uses 15 G9) where full-brightness output can exceed what most rooms want. The included G9 LEDs are non-dimmable warm-white. Replace with dimmable G9 LEDs (widely available at any lighting retailer) and install a triac-compatible wall dimmer. Colour temperature guidance from customer reviews: stick with 2700K warm-white — one experienced customer specifically notes that 3000K "does not accentuate the gold very well" and reads too white for the Rose Gold frame's warm register. At 40-60% brightness with 2700K LEDs, the porcelain leaves catch light at their most atmospheric register — the sculpture reads as botanical composition rather than as bright task illumination. For dining rooms and hospitality, dimmable control at 2700K is essentially required.

Moderate to substantial depending on size. The ceramic leaves ship packed separately from the frame — they attach individually with small screws at installation. L 39.3" (8 G9 · ~90 leaves): 2-3 hours, 1-2 person installation. Customer review notes: "It took just over an hour" with the aid of the installation video. L 47.2" (10 G9 · ~130 leaves): 3-4 hours, 2-person installation recommended. L 59" (12 G9 · ~180 leaves): 3-5 hours, 2-person licensed installation team. L 70.9" flagship (15 G9 · 260+ leaves): 5-7 hours, 2-person licensed installation team required — the largest configuration takes patience but delivers architectural sculpture-register presence. Watch the product installation video before starting — customer reviews strongly recommend this. Key tips from customer reviews: attach the frame and bulbs first, then attach leaves individually one at a time; plan to spend the final 30-60 minutes adjusting petal angles for the sculptural composition; take breaks during the process.

Yes — the Style A is our most-specified fixture line for boutique-hospitality flagship installations where the interior calls for sculpture-register centrepiece presence. The L 70.9" flagship configuration is particularly specified for boutique-hotel reception atriums, hospitality flagship dining rooms, and executive corporate headquarters. Model A/Model B choice lets designers coordinate register (classical vs contemporary) across multi-room hospitality specifications while maintaining shared dimensional identity through uniform 21.7" H. Trade programs available; matched-batch porcelain coordination for multi-fixture installations; custom frame finishes; extended wire lengths at no extra charge; project-management coordination for flagship installations. Production lead times run 4-6 weeks; flagship L 70.9" and multi-fixture orders may extend proportionally. For hospitality installations, we recommend contacting us during specification planning to coordinate production timeline. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief — application register, Model mix (A/B), quantity, size specification, finish, and installation timeline.