Gingko Chandelier Style C

The most fundamental Style C decision — the fixture offers two dramatically different form choices. Horizontal linear (Model A or B) — for standard 8-10-ft residential ceilings, above rectangular dining tables and kitchen islands, where the fixture holds horizontal linear composition. Model A gives you dimensional layered volume (13.8-17.7" H) requiring 9-ft-plus ceilings; Model B compresses the composition to 11.8" H for standard 8-9-ft ceilings. Vertical drop (Model C) — for 12-ft-plus ceilings, double-height dining rooms, grand foyer rotundas, and hospitality flagship spaces. The uniform 59"-tall vertical cascade of porcelain ginkgo leaves reads as Art Deco waterfall sculpture — it requires vertical volume to read as architectural botanical statement. If your ceiling is under 12 ft, Model C is not the correct specification; if your ceiling is 14 ft-plus and you want dramatic vertical presence, Model C is unique in the entire Ginkgo Series.

Both share the same rectangular linear frame vocabulary — the difference is H and volume. Model A — layered leaf composition in dimensional volume (H 13.8-17.7" · W 21.7-35.4"); reads as three-dimensional mid-century sculptural presence with Art Deco compositional weight. Four sizes from residential (L 41.3") to flagship commercial (L 70.9" × W 35.4"). Requires 9-ft-plus ceilings for the H to read as intended. Model B — same linear vocabulary compressed to shallow flat (H 11.8" · single size L 43.3" × W 21.7"); reads as compact horizontal composition close to the ceiling. Correct for standard 8-9-ft residential where Model A would visually crowd the room. When in doubt: Model A for 9-ft-plus ceilings and statement register; Model B for 8-9-ft standard-height residential.

Model C is the only Ginkgo Chandelier combining linear rectangular frame and vertical drop cascade. Structure: a rectangular Rose Gold linear frame (L 39.3-59" × W 17.7-21.7") supports G9 bulbs at the top; from the underside of the frame, porcelain ginkgo leaves cascade downward in a dramatic 59"-tall vertical waterfall. Viewed from above, the fixture reads as horizontal linear composition; viewed from below or from a distance, it reads as vertical Art Deco waterfall sculpture. The 59" H is uniform across all three sizes — what changes across the range is the L (39.3"/47.2"/59") and correspondingly the horizontal footprint of the top frame. Correct for double-height dining rooms with 14-16-ft ceilings, grand foyer rotundas with double-height entryway atriums, and hospitality flagship reception rooms where the vertical drop reads as architectural centrepiece.

For rectangular dining tables: fixture length 60-75% of table length. 6-seat table (8 ft): Model A L 41.3", Model B L 43.3", Model C L 39.3". 8-seat table (10 ft): Model A L 49.2", Model C L 47.2". 10-seat table (12 ft): Model A L 59.1", Model C L 59". Statement 12+ seat (14 ft+): Model A L 70.9" flagship. For grand foyer rotundas (Model C central position): match L to the rotunda's horizontal footprint width — Model C L 47.2-59" reads as centred welcome sculpture. For kitchen islands: same L calculation as dining but confirm cooking headspace clearance below the fixture's lowest point.

Minimum ceiling requirements depend on Model. Model B (compact flat · H 11.8"): 8-ft residential ceilings work comfortably; 9-ft comfortable for dining rooms. Model A (H 13.8-17.7"): 9-ft ceilings recommended minimum; 10-ft comfortable for dining and statement; larger Model A sizes (L 59.1"/70.9") benefit from 10-ft-plus ceilings for the dimensional H to read as intended. Model C (H 59" vertical drop): 12-ft-plus ceilings required minimum for the vertical drop to read as intended; 14-ft-plus recommended, ideal for double-height dining rooms and grand foyer rotundas. Add wire length (59" standard, adjustable) to fixture height when calculating total drop. For dining tables, add 30-36 inches from tabletop to the fixture's lowest point. Extended wire lengths available at no extra charge for all Models.

Yes, at no extra charge across all Models. 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 the mid-century-meets-Art-Deco fusion register, Rose Gold and Copper Gold read most complementary to the design intent. Specify at checkout by leaving a note, or write to support@stuberlighting.com within 24 hours of order placement.

Yes — strongly recommended across all Models and configurations, particularly Model A larger sizes and Model C where higher G9 bulb counts (10-14 across the range) mean 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. At 40-60% brightness, the porcelain leaves catch light at their most atmospheric register — Model A's layered composition and Model C's vertical cascade both benefit dramatically from dimmable control, revealing the sculptural depth that full-brightness illumination flattens. For dining rooms, dimmable control is essentially required to enable evening-service and event-mode lighting scenes.

Moderate to substantial depending on Model. The ceramic leaves ship packed separately from the frame — they attach individually with small screws at installation, and time scales with leaf count and structural complexity. Model B (compact single): 2 hours, 1 licensed electrician sufficient. Model A smaller sizes (L 41.3-49.2"): 2-3 hours, 1 electrician + 1 assistant recommended. Model A larger (L 59.1-70.9"): 3-4 hours, 2-person licensed installation team strongly recommended for lifting and assembling the larger rectangular frame. Model C (vertical drop · all sizes): 4-6 hours, 2-person installation strongly recommended — the sequential vertical attachment (leaves attach from top-frame downward along the 59" vertical cascade) requires patience and steady hand for the arrangement to read as intended. Detailed installation instructions ship with every order. Customer reviews consistently note that installation is time-consuming but the finished result is worth the effort — one reviewer specifically calling the assembly "arduous but beautiful once assembled."

Yes — the Style C is a specified fixture line for boutique-hospitality reception, mid-century-modern residential design projects, and Art Deco-influenced interior installations. Model A's flagship L 70.9" and Model C's vertical drop configurations are particularly specified for boutique-hotel reception atriums and hospitality flagship rooms. Trade programs available; matched-batch porcelain coordination for multi-fixture installations across dining + kitchen + hospitality zones; custom frame finishes; extended wire lengths at no extra charge. Production lead times run 4-6 weeks; multi-fixture orders and Model A/C flagship configurations may extend proportionally depending on ceramic kiln capacity. Model C's vertical drop installations typically require dedicated project coordination for shipping and installation planning. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief — quantity, configuration mix (residential vs hospitality zones), finish specification, and installation timeline.