Facets Chandelier | Blackjack Lighting

Facets rethinks the crystal chandelier for the LED age. Instead of hanging cut-glass drops around candle bulbs, it radiates dozens of slender optical acrylic rods from a polished chrome core, each rod cut to a diamond profile and finished with a frosted tip. Seen from the side, the rods rise and fall in a sharp, double-pointed silhouette; seen from below, they burst outward like a star.

The light comes from integrated LEDs that send their glow into the rods, which carry it along their length and release it at the cut edges and frosted ends. The result is the sparkle you expect from crystal, but with crisp, angular geometry and no bulbs anywhere in view. Polished chrome multiplies the effect, catching the light between the rods so the whole piece glitters from every angle. Lit, it is a cloud of points of light; unlit, it remains a sculptural cluster of clear, faceted shards over a table or in a stairwell.

Design notes

• Crystal, redrawn: diamond-shaped optical acrylic rods with frosted tips take the place of traditional glass drops.
• Sharp silhouette: the rods form a double-pointed profile from the side and a starburst from below.
• Light carried by the rods: integrated LEDs light the acrylic from within, so sparkle appears along every cut edge.
• Quality of light: 3000K at 90 CRI, warm enough for dining and living rooms while keeping color true.
• Three scales: 24, 32 and 45 in round versions, each on an adjustable chrome stem kit.

Specifications

Downloads

• Facets 24 in specification sheet (PDF)
• Facets 32 in specification sheet (PDF)
• Facets 45 in Round specification sheet (PDF)
• Facets 24 in installation instructions (PDF)
• Facets 32 in installation instructions (PDF)
• Facets 45 in Round installation instructions (PDF)
• Facets 24 in LM-79 photometric report (PDF)
• Facets 32 in LM-79 photometric report (PDF)

Stephen Blackman and Blackjack Lighting

Blackjack Lighting is the studio of industrial designer Stephen Blackman, its President and Chief Design Officer. Trained in industrial design at Syracuse University, Blackman began his lighting career in 1984 at Sonneman Design Group, then founded Blackman Design Associates in 1988, designing decorative and architectural lighting for manufacturers including Kichler. He launched Blackjack in 2013 in suburban Chicago, now based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, to build fixtures conceived for LED from the first sketch.

His argument is that the LED should change the shape of a light, not just its efficiency. Rather than hiding a new source inside old bulb-and-shade forms, Blackjack designs around the small, flat, cool-running LED: thin discs, slim rods, glowing rings and lenses that let the light itself become the object. In his own words, "Decorative lighting by its nature is not primarily about optimizing lamp efficiency, it is primarily about decoration!" Facets puts that thinking to the test with the most decorative fixture of all, rebuilding the crystal chandelier as rods of LED-lit acrylic.

Questions

How is Facets different from a traditional crystal chandelier?

There are no bulbs and no glass drops. Integrated LEDs light diamond-cut acrylic rods from within, so the sparkle comes from the rods themselves and the silhouette is angular rather than tiered.

Where does Facets sit in Blackjack's collection?

It is part of the Signature Series, Blackjack's decorative line, which the maker describes as a new concept for the LED crystal chandelier.

Which size should I choose?

The 24 in is a compact statement for a smaller dining table or entry; the 32 in suits a full dining table or living room; the 45 in Round is scaled for large rooms and high ceilings. All three use the same polished chrome finish and rod design.

What is the light like, and can it be dimmed?

Warm 3000K light at 90 CRI, scattered into points of sparkle along the rods. The integral 120-277V driver works with TRIAC, ELV and 0-10V dimmers.

What warranty does it carry?

Three years on the integrated LED and its power supply, and one year on materials and workmanship, for the original buyer in the US and Canada.