Avalon Chandelier by CTO Lighting

Avalon is a ring chandelier of honed alabaster cylinders in a bronze or brass frame, hung from slim stainless-steel cables, made by CTO Lighting of London. It comes in 3 sizes, Medium at 25.2 in across, Large at 39.8 in and Extra Large at 51.2 in, for a dining table, a bar, an island or a seating area.

It comes in 3 finishes: Antique Bronze, Bronze and Satin Brass, each with honed alabaster, and 2 canopy options: a ceiling plate or a ceiling rose.

The Design Story

Avalon takes its name from the legendary island. CTO imagined cascades of light from a ring of alabaster held in brass or bronze, and hung it from minimal stainless-steel cables so that it seems to hover. The honed alabaster cylinders give off an ambient, ethereal glow, and the design balances contemporary and classic.

The Story of CTO Lighting

Chris and Clare Turner founded CTO Lighting in London in 1998 on one principle: design lights of uncompromising quality, using only the finest materials and working with elite British craftsmen. Chris is an engineer who designs and builds with meticulous detail, and Clare brings the eye of fashion. Together they built a name for understated luxury in hand-finished brass, mouth-blown glass and artisan-cut stone, and the collection has gone on to light The Savoy, The Dorchester, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chiltern Firehouse.

How It Was Made

CTO assembles every light to order. The alabaster is mined in Zaragoza, Spain, and cut and honed by hand, so the veining of every cylinder is its own. It is held in a solid ring of bronze, antique bronze or satin brass. Integrated LEDs light the stone, and stainless-steel cables hold the ring.

The Finishes

Antique Bronze. Rich, deep tones with a natural patina. Each fixture shows the character of the material and the hand of the British artisans who finish it.

Bronze. Deep, rich color and a robust build bring a touch of historical weight to a modern room, with a warm, inviting glow.

Satin Brass. Warm golden tones and a brushed, satin surface give a soft sheen that feels luxurious but understated. CTO selects the metal for its durability and beauty.

Honed Alabaster. Every piece is cut from natural stone, prized for its soft, diffused light. The veining occurs naturally, so no two are alike, from almost white to grey-veined.

Why You’ll Love It

Avalon makes a round, calm centerpiece. The stone glows evenly and warmly, the ring looks as if it floats, and the dimmable LED lets you turn it down to a candle-like glow.

Made for Real Life

The 110-130V versions have integrated LEDs at 2700K, 38W in the Medium, 67W in the Large and 89W in the Extra Large, dimmable with a trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimmer. They are heavy: 44.1 lb, 66.1 lb and 99.2 lb, so the ceiling fixing must carry the weight. Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp cloth for marks. Skip detergents and abrasives on the alabaster and the metal.

Sizes in Inches: Diameter, Drop and Canopy

CTO lists Avalon at 25.2 in across (640 mm) for the Medium, 39.8 in (1010 mm) for the Large and 51.2 in (1300 mm) for the Extra Large, each 2.8 in (70 mm) high. It hangs from three 98.4 in (2500 mm) stainless-steel cables that you adjust on site, and the minimum overall drop is shown below.

Downloads

CTO publishes the data sheets for this chandelier: Avalon Medium data sheet (PDF) and Avalon Large data sheet (PDF) and Avalon Extra Large data sheet (PDF).

Product Details

Where It Shines

Over a round or oval dining table, a bar or kitchen island (the Medium), or in the middle of a living room or bedroom. It suits modern, transitional and hospitality-inspired interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Is Avalon dimmable?

Yes. CTO lists trailing-edge (phase-cut) dimming as standard for the 110-130V versions. DALI is listed only for 220-240V, and 0-10V control is available on request.

What do Medium, Large and Extra Large mean?

They are CTO's three ring sizes. The Medium is 25.2 in (640 mm) across, the Large is 39.8 in (1010 mm) and the Extra Large is 51.2 in (1300 mm), and each is 2.8 in (70 mm) high. For two or three rings in one fixture, see Avalon Halo and Avalon Triple.

How far does it hang?

It comes with three 98.4 in (2500 mm) stainless-steel cables, adjustable on site. The minimum overall drop with the plate is 12.8 in (325 mm) for the Medium, 16.9 in (430 mm) for the Large and 24.2 in (615 mm) for the Extra Large. The rose adds 2.2 in (55 mm). A longer drop is available on request.

What is the difference between the ceiling plate and the ceiling rose?

They are the two canopy options for the same light. The plate is a round 6.3 in (160 mm) mounting plate, only 0.4 in (10 mm) deep, and the LED driver sits in the ceiling cavity, up to 65.6 ft (20 m) from the light. The rose is a round 9.4 in (240 mm) canopy, 2.6 in (65 mm) deep, and holds the driver itself. The light itself is the same.

How heavy is it?

The Medium weighs 44.1 lb (20 kg), the Large 66.1 lb (30 kg) and the Extra Large 99.2 lb (45 kg). Plan for a ceiling fixing that can carry it.

Is every alabaster piece the same?

No. Alabaster is natural stone mined in Zaragoza, Spain, so the veining and tone vary from piece to piece, from almost white to grey-veined.

How do I clean it?

Dust with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and use a slightly damp lint-free cloth for marks. CTO advises against detergents and abrasive cleaners on the alabaster and the metal.

Why We Love It

Avalon is a ring of stone that holds light the way a lantern does. It is quiet, round and easy to live with.

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