Choosing a chandelier for a principal living space or dining room often comes down to a deceptively tricky question: does it fill the room with warmth and atmosphere, or does it just hang there looking decorative? A fixture that only throws light in one direction — or fails to create any visual interest when unlit — rarely justifies its ceiling real estate.
For spaces where ambience matters as much as illumination, the geometry of the shade is everything. A diabolo — or double-conical, hourglass-shaped — shade opens at both ends, which means light travels upward to soften the ceiling and downward into the room simultaneously. This bi-directional quality is the difference between a light that creates atmosphere and one that merely provides it. Small perforations near the rim of each shade add a secondary decorative effect, casting a quiet pattern of light onto surrounding surfaces when illuminated.
The Stilnovo Megafono Chandelier, designed by Stilnovo Studio, delivers exactly this. Three symmetrically arranged arms radiate from a central hub on a slender vertical downrod, each holding a diabolo shade in a considered two-tone palette. The polished brass metalwork — canopy, rod, arms, and shade connectors — anchors the piece in a mid-century modern tradition, while the shades themselves keep the overall silhouette light and sculptural rather than heavy or imposing.
The Megafono is available in two shade finishes: Ivory, which pairs softly with the warm brass tones, or Glossy Black, which sharpens the contrast for a more graphic, contemporary reading. Both versions carry the same spindly, airy character that makes the fixture work equally well in a generous salon or a carefully proportioned dining room.
The Megafono carries an IP20 rating, making it suitable for dry interior spaces — living rooms, dining areas, entrance halls, and bedrooms away from moisture zones. The fixture is suspended via a fixed rigid downrod; ceiling height should be considered at the specification stage to confirm the installed drop works for the space. Lamp and driver requirements should be confirmed at point of order — our team can advise on compatible sources to suit your dimming or control preferences.
At Lightsource Studio, we treat every chandelier specification as a project decision, not just a product choice. The Megafono sits within a curated portfolio of design-led pieces selected for their ability to perform as well as they look — and we'll help you confirm ceiling height, lamp compatibility, and lead time before anything is committed. Right product, right specification, on time.
