Visual Comfort Melange Chandelier by Kelly Wearstler

One of the most common risks when specifying a statement chandelier is choosing a piece that looks extraordinary in isolation but fails to work with the architecture around it — too symmetrical for a dynamic space, too decorative for a refined one. The Melange series navigates that tension by design.

For a fixture of this scale and intent, what matters most is how light is distributed and how the form reads in three dimensions. Rather than directing light downward in a traditional way, Melange positions low-profile alabaster disc diffusers across a wide asymmetrical framework, creating diffused illumination — soft, scattered light that washes walls and surfaces rather than pooling on a single point. The result is layered ambience rather than a single focal beam.

The Visual Comfort Melange Chandelier, designed by Kelly Wearstler, brings that principle to life with exceptional material honesty. Carved natural alabaster — a stone prized for its translucency and unique veining — forms the diffusing discs, meaning no two fixtures are identical. An asymmetrical framework of slender square-profile metal bars and solid cylindrical counterweights creates architectural rhythm and geometric tension. The fixture spans 113.6cm wide, with a total drop of 121.3cm and a fixture body height of 35.6cm, making it a confident centrepiece for generous dining rooms or double-height living spaces.

The Melange Chandelier is available in three finishes: Polished Nickel, Bronze, and Antique-Burnished Brass — each shifting the mood from cool and contemporary to warm and collector-worthy. Custom height options are available for spaces where the standard drop needs adjusting; please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements. As a natural stone, alabaster will exhibit variations in colour and veining — this is a feature, not a flaw, and contributes to the collectible character of the piece.

The fixture uses a dedicated integrated LED source rated at 12W (1,000lm) and carries an IP20 rating, suitable for dry interior locations. It weighs 8.6kg, so ceiling structure and fixing point load capacity should be confirmed during installation planning. The round canopy measures 12.7cm in diameter. As the LED source is integrated and dedicated, lamp replacement is not a straightforward maintenance consideration — worth noting at specification stage. Driver and dimming compatibility should be confirmed with our team prior to ordering.

At Lightsource Studio, we work with pieces like this because the specification details — ceiling height, structural capacity, custom drop, control compatibility — are exactly the decisions that determine whether a beautiful fixture actually works in your project. We support the full journey from design intent to installed reality, helping you avoid costly surprises and get the right product specified correctly from the outset.