








Maui Tiered Shell Chandelier - Coastal Capiz Dining Chandelier
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The Maui Tiered Shell Chandelier is built from hundreds of small capiz shell tiles, hung in overlapping rows on a chrome frame so the whole fitting steps outward and downward like a waterfall. Capiz is a naturally translucent shell, and no two tiles are the same - each one carries its own faint mottling and pearl sheen, which is why the surface shifts as you walk around it rather than sitting flat. Lit, the shells glow from the inside and throw soft dappled shell-shaped shadows across the ceiling; unlit in daylight it reads as a pale sculptural shape, closer to a piece of coral than a light fitting. It measures 65cm across and 95cm tall (25.6 x 37.4in), which is a genuine statement scale - enough to anchor a round dining table, fill an entry void or hold the centre of a living room, and suited to a room of roughly 15 to 30 square metres. Eight E14 globes sit inside the frame behind the shells, and the chain adjusts so it can drop into a stairwell or sit close under a standard ceiling. Choose fixed warm white for a steady golden glow, or the 3-colour version to switch between warm, neutral and cool from the wall switch.
Key Features
- Hundreds of real capiz shell tiles: Genuine shell, not moulded resin, so every tile has its own mottling and pearl sheen and the surface changes as you move around it.
- Throws dappled shell light: Because the shells overlap rather than seal, the fitting scatters soft shell-shaped shadows across the ceiling and walls once it is lit - the reason to hang it somewhere people sit.
- Statement scale at 65 x 95cm: Big enough to hold the centre of a room on its own, and sized for spaces of roughly 15 to 30 square metres (161 to 323 square feet).
- Eight E14 globes: Eight separate lamps spread the light evenly through the tiers instead of lighting one hot spot, and E14 globes are easy to buy anywhere.
- Warm white or three-colour: Fixed warm white for a permanently golden room, or the 3-colour version to move between warm, neutral and cool white from the switch.
- Adjustable chain suspension: The chain shortens or lengthens on site, so the same fitting works dropped deep into a stairwell void or hung close under a flat ceiling.
- Chrome frame behind the shell: The polished metal structure carries the weight and rings the widest tier, holding the shape without competing with the shell.
Specifications & Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 65cm diameter x 95cm high (25.6 x 37.4in)
- Materials: Natural capiz shell tiles hung on fine wire clips from a polished metal frame
- Finish: Natural shell, off-white unlit and warm cream when lit, with polished chrome bands
- Emitting Colour Options: Warm Light, and 3 Color (switchable warm, neutral and cool white)
- Light Source: 8 x E14 globes (not included unless stated at checkout)
- Operating Voltage: 90 - 260V
- Mounting: Ceiling-mounted on an adjustable hanging chain
- Suspension: Chain and canopy included; shortened or lengthened on site
- Certifications: CE, CCC
- Recommended Room Size: 15 - 30 square metres (161 - 323 square feet)
- Recommended Use: Dining rooms, entry and stairwell voids, living rooms and hospitality spaces; indoor use
- Recommended Hanging Height: About 80cm (31.5in) above a dining table, or dropped to sit at upper-landing level in a void
Care Instructions
Switch the chandelier off at the wall and let the globes cool completely before you go near it. Capiz shell is a natural material and it is brittle - dust it with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush or a feather duster, working gently downward with the lie of the tiles so they are not lifted against their wires. Never wet the shell: water, sprays and damp cloths leave permanent water marks, can lift the shell from its clips and will rust the fine wire links over time. Never use glass cleaner, alcohol, vinegar or any all-purpose spray on the tiles, and keep polish away from the chrome frame - a dry cloth is enough. Expect small natural variations in colour and mottling between tiles, and expect the occasional soft rattle in a draught; both are normal for real shell and are not faults. Change globes one at a time with the power off, supporting the tier with your free hand so you are not pushing against the shell, and use E14 globes of the stated type only. Do not install it in a bathroom, over a stovetop or anywhere it will meet steam or cooking grease, both of which stain shell permanently. Installation should be carried out by a licensed electrician, and because the fitting is heavy the ceiling fixing must go into solid structure rather than plasterboard alone.
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