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Nature's Gift

Every lamp is a singular piece of the earth

Alabaster is a natural mineral formed over thousands of years of geological sedimentation. The veining, hue, and translucency of every panel is unrepeatable. The flowing cloud patterns and delicate mineral fissures are nature's fingerprints—each lamp is not merely a lighting fixture, but an irreplicable work of natural art that belongs to no one else but you.

A Light That Breathes

Healing warmth, never harsh

What makes alabaster captivating is its exceptional ability to glow without revealing the source. It filters out the glare of raw light and transforms it into a warm, soft, and atmospheric ambiance. In an instant, the cold edges of a room dissolve—replaced by a quiet, healing presence that turns any space into a sanctuary.

The Touch of Craftsmanship

Hand-polished, never machine-made

Each raw stone is studied repeatedly by skilled artisans. From coarse to fine grit, it passes through multiple stages of hand-polishing until the surface reveals a matte, silken sheen. Every imperfection is intentional. Every curve is the trace of a craftsman's hand—evidence that this lamp was made, not manufactured.

An Heirloom of Time

Built to age, not to fade

Natural alabaster possesses remarkable durability and physical stability. It will not yellow under light, nor emit chemical odors. Its life force endures the test of time—unfazed by years. As decades pass, a subtle patina forms on the surface, deepening its character and making the stone feel even more grounded and refined.

Alabaster lamp showcasing natural stone texture and warm glow

— Crafted from natural alabaster, illuminated by warm light —

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Why Natural Alabaster, Not Resin

A side-by-side comparison of materials

Dimension	Natural Alabaster	Resin / Faux Stone Glass
Touch	Warm and smooth like jade, with the substantial weight of natural stone	Cold or plasticky, lightweight and hollow-feeling
Light Transmission	Semi-translucent crystalline interior—light reveals layered depth and dimension	Flat, uniform transparency—light passes through without character or life
Durability	A natural mineral that never yellows or fades, even after decades	Ages quickly, may release odors when heated by the light source
Uniqueness	Each piece has its own veining—genuinely one of a kind	Mass-produced from molds—every unit looks identical

Description

The Hollis Ringed Swag Chandelier hangs a cluster of small pendant drops from chains that swag outward across the ceiling before falling — each drop shaped like a smooth capsule with a flat disc encircling its waist, the way a ring circles a planet. The ring is not decoration. It catches the upward spill from the bulb and throws it back down, so each drop reads as a small bright halo rather than a bare point of light.

What makes a swag chandelier different from every other fixture is that you decide the shape. A standard chandelier arrives with its geometry already fixed; this one arrives as a set of drops and a set of chains, and the curve of each swag depends on where you put the ceiling hooks. Pull them wide and the drops scatter across a whole ceiling like a constellation. Bring them close and they gather into a tight cluster over a table.

Natural Alabaster

Naturally Unique Veining

No two pieces of stone are ever the same

Alabaster is a natural stone, so every piece carries its own veining and subtle variation in color. The fixture you receive may therefore differ slightly from the images shown.

An inherent characteristic of real stone — not a quality defect.

How It Adjusts

You Set the Spacing. And the Height.

Two things are adjustable on this fixture, and most people only expect one of them. The drops move across your ceiling — and each drop also moves up and down on its own chain.

Adjust 1 · Spacing Black ceiling canopies with swag chain draping between them on the Hollis Ringed Swag Chain Chandelier

Across the ceiling

Every drop gets its own ceiling plate

This is not one fixture with arms. Each drop mounts on its own round canopy, screwed to the ceiling wherever you decide, with the chain draping from one to the next.

So the spacing is yours. Set them 12″ apart for a tight cluster over a table, or spread them three feet apart to run the length of an island. Line them up straight, stagger them, or scatter them across a ceiling — the fixture does not have an opinion.

Adjust 2 · Height Close-up of black chain links and ceiling canopy above a wooden table, showing adjustable drop height

Down into the room

Each drop hangs at its own height

The chain is made of individual links, so every drop shortens on its own by removing links — independently of the others. Nothing is fixed at a single length.

That is what lets you stagger the heights, which is the difference between a group of lights that looks arranged and a row that looks like it was hung in a hurry. Over a table you might drop them evenly; across an open ceiling, varying them by 4–8″ at a time gives the cluster depth. Every fixture ships with 150 cm / 59″ per drop to work with.

In the Box Four black ceiling canopies and mounting hardware supplied with the Hollis chandelier

The mounting hardware comes with it

Canopies, plates and fixings arrive in the box — one set per drop, finished to match. Nothing here is an exposed hook or an afterthought: each canopy sits flush to the ceiling and covers its own fixing completely, so what you see from below is a clean disc and a chain, not screw heads.

Specifications

The Details

Material Metal Body & Chain · Natural Alabaster Ring Stone cut and polished; metal electroplated and finished.

Finish Black · White

Light source Integrated LED Built in — no bulb to buy, fit, or replace.

Colour temperature Warm white 3000K

Power Max 40W

Voltage AC 110–240V

Control Wall switch — dimmable on a compatible LED dimmer

Mounting Ceiling — hardwired, chain suspended

Cord length 150 cm / 59″ Shortens on site. Need it longer? Contact us before ordering and we'll extend it.

Environment Indoor only · IP20

Preparation time 5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.

Good to Know

Natural stone varies from piece to piece

Alabaster is a natural stone, so every ring carries its own veining and subtle colour variation. The piece you receive will differ slightly from the photos — this is inherent to real stone, not a defect. Across a fixture with several drops, the rings will not match each other exactly either.

About dimming

The LED is integrated, so dimming works through a compatible LED wall dimmer rather than by changing bulbs — there is no bulb to swap. Contact us before ordering and we'll confirm compatibility with your dimmer.

Need a longer drop?

Every fixture ships with 150 cm / 59″ of cord and chain that shortens on site. For a stairwell, an atrium, or a wide swag across a long ceiling, tell us the span and ceiling height when you order and we'll supply extra length before it ships.

Configuration Guide

How Many Points of Light

Ten configurations, from a single drop to thirteen. The drop is the same in every one — what changes is how many there are, and how far across your ceiling they reach.

Every configuration uses the same drop ∅ 7.1″ × H 5.9″ ∅ 18 × H 15 cm per drop This is the part that trips people up on a swag fixture: the overall size is not a specification. It is decided by where you place the ceiling hooks. A 5-light can cluster tightly over a table or stretch across six feet of ceiling — same product, same drops, different hook positions.

1 Light · Model A

Single drop No swag — hangs straight

Best forBedside · powder room · in a row of 2–3 over an island

Ceiling8–10 ft

Hang 30–36″ above a counter.

1 Light · Model B

Single drop One swag to a single hook

Best forReaching a spot with no junction box above it — a bedside, a reading chair

Ceiling8–10 ft

The swag is why you'd choose this one.

2 Lights

Plan 2–3 ft of spread 60–90 cm between the two hooks

Best forNarrow entry · corner nook · either side of a bed

Ceiling8–10 ft

Two drops read as a pair, not a cluster.

3 Lights

Plan 3–4 ft of spread 90–120 cm across

Best forBreakfast nook · small round table · short kitchen island

Ceiling8–10 ft

Stagger the drops — a level row looks accidental.

4 Lights

Plan 4–5 ft of spread 120–150 cm across

Best forEntry hall · square dining table · medium island

Ceiling9–11 ft

Four is where it starts reading as a cluster.

5 LightsPopular

Plan 5–6 ft of spread 150–180 cm across

Best forStandard dining table · kitchen island · living room over a coffee table

Ceiling9–12 ft

Enough drops to look deliberate, few enough to stay light.

7 Lights

Plan 6–8 ft of spread 180–240 cm across

Best forLong dining table · open-plan living · wide island

Ceiling9–12 ft

Vary the drop lengths more as the count goes up.

9 Lights

Plan 8–10 ft of spread 240–300 cm across

Best forLong table for eight · double-height entry · open stairwell

Ceiling10–14 ft

At this count it becomes the ceiling's main event.

11 Lights

Plan 10–12 ft of spread 300–360 cm across

Best forTwo-story foyer · stairwell void · restaurant or bar

Ceiling12–16 ft

Mark every hook on the ceiling before drilling any.

13 Lights

Plan 12 ft + of spread 360 cm and wider

Best forHotel lobby · atrium · long communal table · event space

Ceiling14 ft +

Plan a lift, and budget a full day for install.

Choosing a Count

Work backwards from the surface underneath. Roughly one drop per foot of table or island length gives an even rhythm without crowding — a 5 ft island takes five, an 8 ft table takes seven to nine. In an open room with nothing beneath it, choose by how much ceiling you want the fixture to occupy rather than by room size.

Two things worth knowing before you order. First, leave 12–18″ between drops; closer than that and they merge into one mass rather than reading as separate points. Second, stagger the lengths — drops hung level look like an accident, drops at varied heights look like a decision. The spread figures above are planning guidance rather than fixed measurements, because on a swag fixture you are the one setting the shape.

Placement Guide

Which Configuration Goes Where

Every drop is the same size — ∅ 7.1″ × H 5.9″. What changes is how many you hang and how much ceiling they cover. Find the row that matches your room.

Configuration Best for Table or island Ceiling Ceiling spread

1 Light
Model A Best forBedside · powder room · hallway. Also used in a row of two or three over an island.
Table or islandNot applicable Ceiling8–10 ft Ceiling spreadSingle point

1 Light
Model B Best forReaching a spot with no wiring above it — a bedside, a reading chair, a corner.
Table or islandNot applicable Ceiling8–10 ft Ceiling spread1–3 ft

2 Lights Best forNarrow entry · corner nook · one either side of a bed · small bar counter. Table or islandUp to 3 ft Ceiling8–10 ft Ceiling spread2–3 ft

3 Lights Best forBreakfast nook · small round table · short kitchen island · landing. Table or island3–4 ft Ceiling8–10 ft Ceiling spread3–4 ft

4 Lights Best forEntry hall · square dining table · medium island · home office over a desk run. Table or island4–5 ft Ceiling9–11 ft Ceiling spread4–5 ft

5 Lights
Popular Best forStandard dining room · kitchen island · living room over a coffee table. The count most rooms actually need. Table or island5–6 ft Ceiling9–12 ft Ceiling spread5–6 ft

7 Lights Best forLong dining table · open-plan living · wide island · café seating. Table or island6–8 ft Ceiling9–12 ft Ceiling spread6–8 ft

9 Lights Best forTable for eight · double-height entry · open stairwell · large kitchen. Table or island8–10 ft Ceiling10–14 ft Ceiling spread8–10 ft

11 Lights Best forTwo-story foyer · stairwell void · restaurant or bar · long communal table. Table or island10–12 ft Ceiling12–16 ft Ceiling spread10–12 ft

13 Lights Best forHotel lobby · atrium · event space · full-length banquet table. Table or island12 ft + Ceiling14 ft + Ceiling spread12 ft +

How to read the last column. "Ceiling spread" is how much ceiling the canopies will occupy end to end, not the size of the fixture — on a swag light there is no fixed overall dimension, because you place the canopies yourself. Every figure here assumes 12–18″ between drops, which is the spacing at which they read as separate points rather than one mass. Pull them wider and the same count covers more ceiling.

Only the drop size is a specification. Table sizes, ceiling heights and spreads above are planning guidance based on how these fixtures are normally hung. Send us your ceiling height, your table dimensions, and where the existing wiring sits, and we will confirm a count and a layout before you order.

Custom Configurations

Thirteen Is Where We Stop Stocking. Not Making.

Ten counts cover most homes. A restaurant, a lobby, a stairwell void or a sixteen-foot table needs more — so the count is not capped at thirteen. Tell us the number and we build it.

Ready to order

1 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 13 15 · 20 · 30 · more →

Everything to the left ships from stock in 5–10 days. Everything to the right is made to your number — same drop, same canopy, same chain, just more of them.

Any Count

Fifteen, twenty, thirty — tell us the number and the layout you have in mind.

Longer Chain

Standard is 150 cm / 59″ per drop. Stairwells and atriums get as much as they need.

Finish

Black and white as standard. Ask if you need the metalwork matched to something else.

A Layout Plan

Send your ceiling and we mark canopy positions on it before anything is made.

How a Custom Order Works

1Send us the room. A photo of the ceiling, its height, the size of the table or island beneath it, and where the existing wiring sits. That is enough to start.
2We come back with a count and a layout. Including the canopy positions and drop heights we would recommend — and we will tell you if a smaller number would look better, because a crowded ceiling is nobody's win.
3You approve, then we build. Nothing is made until you have signed off on the drawing. Custom lead time is [__ CUSTOM LEAD TIME], quoted with the drawing.

Why this chandelier

The Only Fixture You Get to Draw

A stone ring around every drop, chains that go where you put them, and a shape decided in your room rather than in a factory.

You Decide the Shape, Not the Factory

Every other chandelier arrives with its geometry already fixed — you hang it, and it is what it is. This one arrives as drops and chains, and the shape is set by where you place the ceiling hooks. Pull them wide and the drops scatter across the ceiling like a constellation; bring them in and they gather over a table. The same product can span ten feet or cluster into three, which is why it fits rooms that defeat a conventional fixture — a beam in the wrong place, a junction box nowhere near the table, a ceiling that needs filling rather than a point that needs lighting.

The Stone Ring Is Doing a Job

That flat disc around each drop is not trim. A bare pendant sends roughly half its output sideways and upward, where it does nothing but create glare in your eyeline. The ring catches that spill and turns it back down, so the light lands where you need it — and because the ring is alabaster rather than metal, it does not bounce the light back as a hard reflection. The stone glows from the edge, giving each drop a soft halo instead of a bright rim.

Ten Counts, One Drop

From a single pendant to thirteen, every configuration uses the identical drop — so a bedside light and a hotel lobby installation share exactly the same detail. Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, or 13 lights, and add the rest later if the room changes. The 150 cm / 59″ of cord and chain shortens on site, so every drop hangs at the height you set rather than the one you were given.

Real Alabaster, Real Chain

The rings are cut and polished from genuine natural alabaster. Light travels a short way into the stone before it comes back out, which is why the edge glows softly instead of throwing a hard line — and it is why no two rings on your fixture will share the same veining. Stone also holds its colour: it will not yellow near a warm LED the way an acrylic disc does. The suspension is welded metal chain, not fabric cord — cord sags into a soft curve and stretches over years, while chain holds the exact line you set on installation day and carries the weight of a swag without creeping. The metal is electroplated and polished, a finish that wears rather than flakes.

— Alabaster rings, welded chain, and a shape you draw yourself —

Questions, Answered

Common Questions

How a swag light hangs, what to do about a sloped ceiling, and how many drops you actually need.

How does a swag chandelier actually hang?

Differently from a normal chandelier, and this is the whole point of it.

The wiring comes out of the electrical box in your ceiling as usual. But instead of the light hanging straight down from there, the chain runs sideways across the ceiling to hooks that you screw in wherever you want, and the drops hang down from those hooks.

So you are drilling more than one hole — the box, plus one hook per drop. In exchange, you decide where every light ends up instead of being stuck with whatever spot the builder wired.

Can I hang it on a sloped or vaulted ceiling?

Yes, and it handles a slope better than most fixtures do. Chains hang straight down whatever angle the ceiling is, so every drop will sit perfectly upright. A fixture on a rigid rod would lean over; this one cannot.

Two things to sort out. First, the round cover plate at the ceiling — the piece that hides the wiring — is made to sit flat, so on a slope it leaves a gap on the high side. A sloped ceiling adapter fixes it: a small angled plate that goes behind the cover. Any electrician knows the part and most hardware stores stock it. Tell us your ceiling angle when you order and we will confirm what you need.

Second, remember the drops will hang at different distances from the floor if the hooks are at different heights on the slope. That can look wonderful — or accidental. Decide which you want before you drill, and measure each drop from the floor rather than from the ceiling.

My ceiling wire isn't above my table. Can I still use this?

Yes — this is exactly the problem a swag light solves, and it is why people buy them.

If your electrical box sits in the middle of the room but your table is off to one side, a normal chandelier leaves you with a light that hangs in the wrong place. Here you keep the wiring where it is and swag the chain across to hooks above the table. No rewiring, no electrician cutting into your ceiling, no patching and repainting.

The same applies if a beam, a vent, or a skylight sits where you would rather have the light.

How many drops do I need?

A simple rule: about one drop per foot of table or island length. A 5 ft island takes five, an 8 ft table takes seven to nine. For an open room with nothing underneath, pick by how much of the ceiling you want the fixture to cover.

Then leave 12–18″ between the drops. Closer than that and they blur into one mass instead of reading as separate lights.

Is the ring really stone?

Yes. Every ring is cut and polished from genuine natural alabaster — not resin, not acrylic, not plastic made to look like stone.

You can tell when it arrives: real stone is cool to the touch and heavier than it looks, and every ring carries its own faint veining. On a fixture with several drops the rings will not match each other exactly. That is what real stone does, not a fault.

What is the ring for? Is it just decoration?

A bare pendant throws a lot of its light sideways and upward, where it does nothing except shine in your eyes. The ring catches that light and sends it back down onto the table. And because it is stone rather than metal, it does not reflect as a hard bright edge — the stone itself glows softly, so each drop reads as a small halo instead of a glare spot.

Can I dim it?

Yes, with a dimmer switch made for LED. The LED is built into the fixture, so there is no bulb to swap for a dimmable one — the dimming happens at the wall switch instead. Not every dimmer works with every LED, so tell us which dimmer you have before you order and we will confirm it is a match.

Can I put it in a bathroom or outside?

No. This is rated IP20, which means indoor dry rooms only — no protection against water at all, not even steam.

Dining room, kitchen, entry, bedroom, stairwell: all fine. Not a bathroom, not above a bath or shower, not a laundry, and not a porch or balcony even with a roof over it. Alabaster is also porous, so damp is bad for the stone as well as the wiring.

Will my ceiling hold the hooks?

This matters more here than on a normal chandelier, because you are putting weight on points you chose yourself rather than on a box the builder installed.

Every hook needs to go into a joist or a proper anchor rated for the weight — never straight into bare plasterboard, which will pull out. Stone drops are heavier than they look. Mark all your hook positions first, check what is behind each one, and only then start drilling.

How do I clean it?

Switch it off, let it cool, then wipe each ring and drop with a soft dry cloth. Keep water off the stone — alabaster is porous and absorbs it, which leaves a mark you cannot buff out. No sprays, no solvents, no scouring pads. Twice a year is plenty.

What if one drop gets damaged?

That drop comes off on its own. Each one hangs from its own hook and its own chain, so a single damaged piece never means sending the whole fixture back.

If anything arrives damaged, send us photos within 24 hours of delivery and we will replace it. After that we keep spares — just tell us your finish and how many drops you have.

Installation

The Complete Installation Guide

Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes.

Power Off First

Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring.

Check the Box

Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight.

Match the Wires

Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained.

Set the Height

Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers.

Read the Full Installation Guide

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Features of Alabaster Lighting Fixtures → → →

Nature's Gift

Every lamp is a singular piece of the earth

A Light That Breathes

Healing warmth, never harsh

The Touch of Craftsmanship

Hand-polished, never machine-made

An Heirloom of Time

Built to age, not to fade

— Crafted from natural alabaster, illuminated by warm light —

Recommended Choice

Why Natural Alabaster, Not Resin

A side-by-side comparison of materials

Dimension	Natural Alabaster	Resin / Faux Stone Glass
Touch	Warm and smooth like jade, with the substantial weight of natural stone	Cold or plasticky, lightweight and hollow-feeling
Light Transmission	Semi-translucent crystalline interior—light reveals layered depth and dimension	Flat, uniform transparency—light passes through without character or life
Durability	A natural mineral that never yellows or fades, even after decades	Ages quickly, may release odors when heated by the light source
Uniqueness	Each piece has its own veining—genuinely one of a kind	Mass-produced from molds—every unit looks identical