True to the beauty of its namesake flower, the Dahlia Chandelier provides a sculptural botanic aesthetic. Handcrafted forged steel “petals” flare outward from the center and are illuminated by 6 exposed bulbs. As versatile as it is stylish, the Dahlia Chandelier is available in your choice of finishes, making it the perfect pick for living room, dining or entryway lighting. Also available in a larger version.
Our designers are frequently asked what inspired a given design. This was particularly true of the best-selling Dahlia designs. “Sometimes the inspiration comes from the most basic of forms. I was looking at an image of jewelry that was created by Harry Bertoia, a famous 1950’s furniture designer, best known for his diamond pattern metal chair designs. The organic form of a leaf was repeated throughout the piece, and it really appealed to me,” recounted Hubbardton Forge designer, Paul Marr-Hilliard. “I started playing with the idea of curved metal pieces coming from a central axis. A halo or ring of light would be at the core of the fixture, reflecting upon the “petals” on either side. It is a simple repetition of form that becomes quite beautiful and sculptural. By realizing early on that this design was very botanical in nature and representational of a large flower, the name of Dahlia was adopted. A perfect fit.”
The Dahlia designs provide a sculptural botanical aesthetic, like its namesake flower. Hand-forged steel “petals” flare outward from the center and are illuminated by exposed bulbs in a sputnik-type form in chandeliers and mini pendant designs, and with an opal or water glass globe shade in the semi-flush version.