Smoke Gray Empire Chandelier
Smoke Gray Empire Chandelier
Faceted Polyhedron Glass · Empire Silhouette · Brass
Smoke Gray Crystal Empire Chandelier
Hundreds of faceted polyhedron glass prisms — each hand-cut in translucent smoke gray — overlap in cascading tiers, building outward from a small top ring to a wide central body and tapering back into a pointed drop. Light passes through the gray glass and reads soft and silvery rather than colorful, with the gold metal frame and fabric-wrapped suspension cord providing warm contrast at the canopy. At ∅ 31.5″ across, the Smoke Gray Empire suits dining tables, foyers, staircases, hospitality lobbies, and contemporary residences as a single sophisticated focal piece.
Hand-cut glass — each prism is unique
Every faceted prism is individually hand-cut and finished. Facet angle, gray saturation, and surface texture vary slightly from piece to piece — this scattering effect is part of the technique, not a defect. Smoke gray tone may also vary slightly across the fixture, reading deeper at the dense central tiers and lighter at the outer prisms.
Hardwired — licensed electrician required
Connects to a standard ceiling junction box. Standard hanging chain is 11.8″ and can be extended on request to suit your ceiling height. The fabric-wrapped suspension cord is a visible design element — confirm canopy placement is in a clean line of sight from below.
Customized service: You can easily customize the size, finish color, number of light sources, hanging wire & chain length, etc. Simplify the customization process and communicate directly with designers online.
Please feel free to contact us by email when you have any questions. Our Email: info@vakkerlighting.com.
We can customize the color (as shown below).
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Smoke Gray Prisms
Hand-cut polyhedron glass.
Empire Silhouette
Inverted pyramid form.
Fabric-Wrapped Cord
Gold canopy detail.
Hanging chain 11.8″ — extendable on request
| Materials | Brass · Hand-cut faceted polyhedron glass |
| Dimensions | ∅ 80 × H 80 cm / ∅ 31.5″ × H 31.5″ |
| Light source | Candle-form bulbs (E12 / E14, max 15W each, not included) |
| Voltage | AC 110–240V |
| Wiring | Hardwired (fabric-wrapped suspension cord) |
| Control | Standard wall switch · Compatible with most dimmers |
| Hanging chain | 11.8″ — extendable on request |
| Body finish | Gold |
| Glass | Smoke Gray faceted polyhedron — hand-cut, each unique |
| Environment | Indoor only (IP20) |
| Certifications | North America · EU · AU · Saudi Arabia |
Why "Empire" — what's the design lineage?
The Empire silhouette is a chandelier shape that emerged in late-18th and early-19th century French interiors during the First Empire period. The signature is the inverted-pyramid form: a small ring at the top widens through stacked tiers of crystal or glass, then tapers back to a pointed drop at the bottom. It became one of the defining shapes of European chandelier design and remains widely used today across traditional, transitional, and contemporary interiors. The Smoke Gray version pulls the form toward modern through its muted color and clean polyhedron facets.
Where does it look best?
Dining rooms with rectangular or round tables seating 4–6, mid-size foyers with 9–10 ft ceilings, mid-landing of staircases, and hospitality lobbies. The smoke gray reads sophisticated rather than dramatic, working well against neutral palettes (white, cream, taupe, light gray) as well as against richer interiors (charcoal walls, dark wood, deep marble). At ∅ 31.5″, this is a focal piece for rooms 12–16 ft across — for larger spaces consider a wider Empire fixture from the Prism Series.
What bulbs work best?
Candle-form LED bulbs (E12 or E14, depending on the unit shipped), max 15W each, 2700K warm white. Clear bulbs are preferred — the warm filament shows through the smoke gray glass and lifts the gray tones with amber depth. Avoid cool-white (4000K+) bulbs — they flatten the gray glass and remove the warmth from the brass frame. LED keeps heat low. Bulbs not included.
Is it dimmable?
Yes — when paired with dimmable LED bulbs and a compatible Triac or trailing-edge dimmer (sold separately). Dimming brings out warmer amber tones in the smoke gray glass and is recommended for dining and lounge installations.
Is the Smoke Gray Empire certified for North America?
Yes. It holds certifications compatible with North America, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Australia and operates on AC 110–240V worldwide.