Choosing a statement chandelier for a high-visibility space — a hotel lobby, a double-height living room, an exhibition hall — carries real risk. Get the scale wrong and it either disappears into the ceiling or overwhelms the room. Get the style wrong and it dates a space that should feel timeless.
For a piece like this, the critical decisions are scale, light distribution, and visual weight. A chandelier that distributes light in all directions — rather than pooling it downward — creates a far more generous, ambient effect. The three-dimensional form also matters: a fixture with depth and variation reads as a genuine focal point rather than a flat ceiling fitting.
The Stilnovo Galassia Chandelier addresses exactly this. Designed by Stilnovo Studio, it uses a multi-axis architectural frame — often described as a sputnik configuration — with arms extending horizontally and vertically from a central hub. Twelve spherical opal glass shades are positioned at varying heights and depths, producing a complex three-dimensional silhouette and ensuring light is cast in every direction. The result is a chandelier that works as both a light source and a sculptural object.
The frame is finished in polished gold with black accent connections at each globe mount, creating a high-contrast palette of gold, matte white, and black that reads as contemporary with a considered retro influence. The Galassia is available in two sizes — Small and Large — allowing the design to be matched to the scale of the space without compromise.
The Galassia carries an IP20 rating, making it suitable for dry interior environments. It is ceiling-mounted via a fixed downrod and circular canopy. Lamp and driver specifications should be confirmed at the point of order — our team can advise on the right source for your dimming setup and desired colour temperature.
At Lightsource Studio, we work with pieces like the Galassia as part of a specification process — not simply as a product to order. That means confirming the right size for your ceiling height and room proportion, coordinating lead times, and ensuring the electrical specification aligns with your wider lighting design. The goal is a fixture that performs as well as it looks, delivered without the usual project surprises.
