Sanchi Large Two Tier Chandelier by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort

The Sanchi Large Two Tier Chandelier by Sean Lavin is built from open ribbon baskets of steel or brass, hung on rigid stems from a slim round canopy, with integrated LED modules inside. Two open ribbon baskets nest together, 36 inches across and 35 inches tall, a size that suits a round dining table or a generous entry. It comes in Aged Iron or Polished Antique Brass.

The Design Story

Sean Lavin built the Sanchi series from open ribbon baskets that read like woven bowls in the air. The Large pairs a smaller upper basket with a wider lower one, so you get the layered look of the Grande at about half the height. The light sits inside the tiers, and the ribbons throw soft stripes across the walls.

Why You'll Love It

Sanchi Large Two Tier is made for a round or square dining table, an entry hall or a living room with a ceiling of about nine feet and up. The six included stems total 60 inches, and the fixture hangs from 45.4 to 99.4 inches, so you can pull it up for a lower room or let it drop in a taller one. The LED modules give a soft 2700K glow at 90 CRI, and it dims on ELV, Triac and 0-10V dimmers.

Built for Damp Locations

Sanchi Large Two Tier Chandelier is ETL listed, and Visual Comfort lists it for indoor damp locations and outdoor spaces under cover, such as a covered porch or an open-air pavilion. The baskets are steel or brass and the LED modules are integrated, so there are no bulbs to replace. The Polished Antique Brass finish carries a California Proposition 65 warning from Visual Comfort: it can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm (P65Warnings.ca.gov).

Product Details

Where It Shines

Over a round dining table, in an entry hall, in a living room, on a landing, or in a restaurant or boutique.

Who This Is Not For

Sanchi Large Two Tier is 36 inches across and 35 inches tall, so it is a statement piece and not a subtle one. It weighs 55 lbs, so it needs a properly supported ceiling box. For a narrow room or a low ceiling, the X-Large Two Tier sits shallower.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Sanchi Large Two Tier Chandelier?

At its widest, the lower basket is 36 inches across. The fixture is 35 inches tall and hangs from a canopy that is 4.9 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches deep.

How low or high can it hang?

Visual Comfort lists a minimum hanging height of 45.4 inches and a maximum of 99.4 inches. It ships with six rigid stems in a matching finish, four at 12 inches and two at 6 inches, so you can set the drop to suit the room.

Can it go on a sloped ceiling?

Yes. Visual Comfort lists it for sloped ceilings up to 22.5 degrees.

How do I choose between Aged Iron and Polished Antique Brass?

Aged Iron is a dark, deep-toned finish that reads as charcoal against a light ceiling and fades into a dark one. Polished Antique Brass is warm and golden, and it picks up the glow of the LEDs. Pick the one that matches the metal in your room.

How much does it weigh and what support does it need?

It weighs 55 lbs, so it needs a ceiling structure rated for that load and a rod-mount canopy installed by a qualified electrician. Have your installer confirm the support before you order.

Can I use it outdoors?

Visual Comfort lists it for indoor damp locations and outdoor spaces under cover. It is not for fully exposed outdoor use.

Why We Love It

Sanchi Large Two Tier gives a room two layers of open ribbon and a glow that moves with the light.

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