{"product_id":"grappolo-alabaster-cluster-chandelier","title":"Grappolo — Alabaster Sphere Cluster Chandelier in Solid Brass","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the room where the ceiling is the first thing you see.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFive feet of solid brass rod, fourteen hand-carved alabaster spheres in deliberate asymmetry — not a ring, not a tier, a vertical cluster that reads as a cascade when you look up at it and as a quiet column from across the room. The Grappolo is built for the architecture you don't ordinarily get to light well: the two-story foyer, the stairwell that turns halfway up, the double-height living room where a ring chandelier would look small and a linear chandelier would look wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it actually belongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDown the center of a two-story staircase, hung so the lowest sphere sits at the midpoint of the run — you see the full 63\" from both floors, and the alabaster glows from every landing angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn a double-height foyer above the main entry, suspended so the lowest sphere clears the door swing by at least two feet. The cluster composition reads differently from every approach — which is what you want in an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCentered in a double-height living room, hung to terminate roughly 8–9 feet above the floor. This is the scale that balances against a 20-foot ceiling without competing with the fireplace or the view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn the well of a curved staircase, where the vertical form echoes the rise of the stairs themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAbove a long dining table in a room with 12+ foot ceilings, hung as a vertical counterpoint to a horizontal table — unusual choice, but the right one for a gallery-style dining room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the alabaster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery sphere is hand-carved from natural Italian alabaster. The spheres in a single Grappolo are intentionally varied — some with heavy veining, some with softer cloudy translucency, all warm in tone but none identical. This is how real alabaster works: matched spheres are the mark of a resin-casting operation, varied spheres are the mark of natural stone and human selection. When lit, each sphere becomes its own small moon, and the cluster reads as a cohesive composition rather than a repeated pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou can request \u003cstrong\u003emore veining\u003c\/strong\u003e (heavily patterned spheres, more dramatic character) or \u003cstrong\u003eless veining\u003c\/strong\u003e (softer, quieter, more uniform) at checkout. If you don't specify, we select.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rod and all fittings are \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass, not plated\u003c\/strong\u003e — machined and finished by hand in our workshop in Torino. At 5 feet of exposed vertical metal, plated brass would reveal itself within the first year as the plating wore unevenly. Solid brass ages instead of failing: the finish darkens gently over time into a richer tone, which is how a fixture becomes a patina piece rather than a dated one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUnlacquered by default. We don't lacquer our brass at this scale because lacquer fails unevenly over years — and on a 5-foot rod, uneven lacquer failure is impossible to hide. Left raw, the brass ages honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom finishes on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrass is the default. We also build the Grappolo in antique brass, brushed brass, polished nickel, or matte black on commission. Specify at inquiry — lead times add 4–6 weeks for non-default finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale is the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Grappolo is sized for serious architecture. At 160cm (63\") total drop and 50cm (19.7\") maximum diameter, the rod is fixed — this is not a piece you shorten at install. If your ceiling can't accommodate the full drop plus at least 8 feet of clearance below the lowest sphere, this fixture is not the right one for the space. We'd rather tell you that up front than have you mount it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved Italian alabaster + solid brass \u003cem\u003e(not plated)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass (default) \/ antique brass \/ brushed brass \/ polished nickel \/ matte black on commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.7\" diameter × 63\" total drop \u003cem\u003e(50cm × 160cm)\u003c\/em\u003e — rod is fixed, non-adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 86 lbs \/ 39 kg \u003cem\u003e(heavy — requires structural ceiling blocking)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 × G9, max 40W per socket \u003cem\u003e(bulbs not included — LED strongly recommended)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560W maximum \u003cem\u003e(at 40W LED equivalents, actual draw is far lower)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwired, UL listed for US 120V, CE certified for 220V EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimmable:\u003c\/strong\u003e On request — specify at checkout, ships pre-wired for standard TRIAC dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster veining:\u003c\/strong\u003e More \/ Less \/ Random selection (specify at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires reinforced ceiling blocking or structural beam mount — a standard residential junction box (50 lb rated) is not sufficient for this fixture's weight. A licensed electrician with structural access is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in Torino, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alabaster is a natural material; variation in veining, tone, and translucency between spheres is intrinsic and part of the piece's character. Solid brass will patina over time — this is a feature, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CASALOLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014313955612,"sku":null,"price":7890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/6821\/1484\/files\/grappolo-alabaster-sphere-cluster-chandelier-solid-brass-chandeliers-925.jpg?v=1777020128","url":"https:\/\/www.casalolalights.com\/it\/products\/grappolo-alabaster-cluster-chandelier","provider":"CASALOLA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}