Vico Gingko Chandelier

6 Heads (23.6"⌀) — bedrooms with 9-ft-plus ceilings, small dining rooms (4-seat tables), intimate foyers. The residential entry choice. 8 Heads (31.4"⌀) — the proportional default: primary bedrooms, 6-seat dining, standard foyers with 9-ft ceilings. This is the most-specified residential size. 9 Heads (31.4"⌀ × 22.8"H) — taller-drop variant for 10-ft-plus ceilings, staircase applications, generous dining rooms. Same width as 8 heads but with longer vertical descent. 12 Heads (38.5"⌀ × 22.8"H) — statement scale: double-height foyers, 8-12-seat dining tables, hotel lobbies, commercial applications. Requires 10-ft-plus ceilings.

Minimum ceilings by size: 6 heads and 8 heads (14.9"H) — 9-ft ceilings work well. 9 heads and 12 heads (22.8"H) — 10-ft ceilings are the minimum; 11-ft-plus is preferred. For dining rooms specifically, the standard rule is 30-36 inches from tabletop to lowest bulb. For foyers and staircases, 7-8 ft floor clearance. The standard 19-inch total rod is adjustable; if you need a longer drop for a double-height foyer or a shorter drop for a lower-clearance room, custom rod length is available at no extra charge — write to support@stuberlighting.com with your ceiling-to-floor measurement before ordering.

Both are from our Ginkgo Series and share the botanical-leaf design vocabulary; the fixture types are entirely different. Gingko Ceiling Lamp is a semi-flush ceiling fixture — sits against the ceiling with a 9.8-inch profile, correct for standard 8-ft residential ceilings, no rod drop. Porcelain leaves on polished-gold branches, no frosted-glass shades, four sizes from 14.2" to 24.4". Vico Gingko Chandelier is a chandelier with a 19-inch adjustable rod drop — correct for 9-ft-plus ceilings, dining rooms, foyers, staircase applications. Three-material composition (bone porcelain + H65 copper + frosted glass), G9 bulbs housed in frosted-glass shades. If your ceiling is 8 ft, choose the Gingko Ceiling Lamp; if 9 ft or higher, the Vico is the more architectural specification.

Honestly: yes, more than most ceiling fixtures. The ceramic petals and frosted-glass shades ship packed separately from the copper branches for safe transit — they attach one by one at installation, which adds 45-60 minutes to the process beyond the wiring itself. We strongly recommend a licensed electrician for the full install, particularly for the 12-head XL where the fixture's weight requires proper junction-box anchoring. The rod length is adjustable at installation to match your ceiling height. Once installed, the fixture is stable and requires no further adjustment.

Yes — strongly recommended, particularly for the 8/9/12-head configurations. The included G9 LED bulbs are non-dimmable warm-white. To enable dimming: replace all bulbs with dimmable G9 LEDs (widely available, $10-18 each) and install a compatible triac wall dimmer. At 40-60% brightness, the frosted-glass shades produce their most atmospheric register — the warm bulb output diffuses through the glass into soft ambient warmth, the copper branches catch subtle reflection, and the fixture becomes the evening-atmospheric statement the tradition intends.

Each material has its own cleaning register. Porcelain petals: dust with a soft dry microfibre cloth every 2-3 months; for accumulated residue, a lightly-damp cloth (water only) restores the soft-matte finish. H65 copper branches: wipe with a dry microfibre cloth to preserve the sealed patina; avoid brass polish or copper cleaner (which strip the protective sealing). Frosted-glass shades: individual shades can be gently unscrewed from the sockets for deep cleaning at a sink; use warm water and mild dish soap, dry thoroughly before re-installation. Avoid abrasive sponges throughout — they scratch all three materials.

Bone porcelain is durable enough for indoor decorative applications but can chip if impacted directly. This is why the petals ship packed separately from the copper branches — transit is the most common cause of ceramic damage. Once installed above head-height on the ceiling, the petals are out of any normal-use impact range. If a petal or glass shade ever chips or breaks in service, replacement parts are available — write to support@stuberlighting.com with your fixture SKU. Do not install below 8-ft head clearance where the fixture could be brushed against.

Yes — the 12-head Vico is our primary specification for boutique hospitality and commercial statement applications. Hotel lobbies, restaurant flagship rooms, boutique retail showrooms, coworking flagship spaces, and any application requiring architectural three-material composition. Custom rod lengths, matched-batch porcelain coordination for multi-fixture installations, and interior-designer trade pricing available. Please note that installation takes 45-60 minutes per unit — plan installation labour accordingly. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief.