{"product_id":"the-volterra-linear-suspension-natural-alabaster-solid-copper","title":"The Volterra Linear Suspension | Natural Alabaster \u0026 Solid Copper","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster, framed in brass. Suspended in velvet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo tiers of hand-cut Italian alabaster panels, mounted to a rectangular brass frame, suspended from a brass canopy by two \u003cstrong\u003eruched velvet sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e that wrap the brass drop rods like fabric stockings — gathered, tactile, deliberately textural against the hardness of the stone and metal below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe velvet suspension is the design signature. Most linear alabaster chandeliers hang on chain or cable — clean, architectural, expected. Volterra reverses the gesture: hard stone below, soft fabric above. The result reads less like a fixture and more like an object — a piece that designers spec when the room asks for warmth and tactility rather than minimalist restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it belongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOver a \u003cstrong\u003e6–10 seat dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e in rooms with 10–13 ft ceilings — Volterra's signature application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAbove a serious \u003cstrong\u003ekitchen island\u003c\/strong\u003e in a warm-toned or transitional kitchen where the velvet softens the hard surfaces below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn a formal dining room with \u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco architectural references\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-war apartments, 1920s-40s residential restorations, hotel-residential conversions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ehospitality dining\u003c\/strong\u003e that wants warmth: boutique hotel restaurant, private club dining room, residential-style hospitality space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn an \u003cstrong\u003eeclectic-luxe or maximalist\u003c\/strong\u003e interior where Volterra's tactile texture pairs with layered materials below — woven rugs, velvet upholstery, mixed-metal hardware, layered fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the alabaster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach panel is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-cut from solid Spanish alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — vertical slabs, individually shaped and hung from the brass frame in two staggered tiers. The lower tier sits slightly forward of the upper, creating layered geometry that catches light from multiple directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSelection favors \u003cstrong\u003ecloudy, smoke-veined alabaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — the softer, more diffused variety rather than the dramatic high-contrast veining. This is a deliberate aesthetic choice: cloudy alabaster lights more uniformly, integrates better against the warm velvet, and gives the fixture its signature amber-hued glow rather than the cooler whites of contemporary alabaster lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the veining at checkout:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore veining\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavily patterned, dramatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess veining\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, cloudy, smoke-like \u003cem\u003e(the catalog signature)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — we choose from stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the velvet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe suspension sleeves are \u003cstrong\u003egathered velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e in a warm champagne-gold tone, ruched over the brass drop rods underneath. The fabric isn't structural — the brass rods bear the weight of the fixture — but the velvet is what your eye reads from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVelvet sleeves are removable and replaceable. If the fabric tone needs to change to match a renovated interior years from now, the sleeves can be re-covered without rebuilding the fixture. We can also build to specification in alternate fabric tones — ivory, deep burgundy, navy, charcoal, or custom-matched to a sample swatch. \u003cstrong\u003eSpecify fabric tone at checkout, or send a swatch to our team for custom matching at no additional charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe frame, drop rods, canopy, and all hardware are \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass\u003c\/strong\u003e — not plated, not coated. Solid construction throughout because the linear geometry exposes every brass element from multiple angles. Plated brass on a 41-inch frame would reveal itself within years along the long top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDefault finish is \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed brass\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown). Available in \u003cstrong\u003echrome\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed black\u003c\/strong\u003e on request — specify at checkout. All finishes at the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs and light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 × E12 candelabra base, max 40W per socket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Total load 480W — standard 600W dimmer accommodates the full load. \u003cstrong\u003eLED candelabra strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for lower heat (protects the alabaster long-term) and longer life across 12 sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDefault light temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e2700K warm white\u003c\/strong\u003e — chosen to pair with the warm-toned velvet and amber alabaster character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimmable on TRIAC 120V AC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lutron Caseta, US residential dimmers, most home automation. \u003cem\u003e(Previous version required a #dim note at checkout — dimming is now standard on all Volterra orders.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering and shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVolterra undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003e48-hour electrical thermal stability test\u003c\/strong\u003e in our workshop before shipping — we power on every fixture for two full days and verify thermal performance within the stone enclosure. The load-bearing brass chassis is reinforced beyond standard spec to account for the alabaster mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping is in custom-built reinforced plywood crates\u003c\/strong\u003e with high-density foam suspension — not standard cardboard. Fully insured for international transit. Ready for professional installation upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom IP65 wet-rated version available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard ships dry-rated. For wet-zone applications (covered outdoor dining, pool houses, primary bathrooms), Volterra is available with IP65 specification. Add \u003cstrong\u003e$650\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Lead time extends 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eVolterra\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e41.3\" \/ 105cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14.6\" \/ 37cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFixture height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e11\" \/ 28cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e12 × E12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e40 lbs \/ 18 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cut Spanish alabaster panels + solid brass frame, drop rods, canopy \u003cem\u003e(not plated)\u003c\/em\u003e + ruched velvet suspension sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed brass (default) \/ chrome \/ brushed black — same price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne gold (default) \/ ivory \/ burgundy \/ navy \/ charcoal \/ custom-matched — specify at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster veining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloudy smoke (default) \/ more veining \/ random — specify at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × E12 candelabra, max 40W per socket \u003cem\u003e(LED candelabra recommended; bulbs not included)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2700K default. 3000K \/ 4000K available on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwired, UL listed for US 120V, CE certified for 220V EU. Pre-wired for region: US\/EU\/UK\/AU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110V–240V universal compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimmable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — TRIAC 120V AC compatible \u003cem\u003e(standard, no special order code required)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-rated standard. IP65 available +$650, +3–4 weeks lead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced wood crate with foam suspension, fully insured international transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced ceiling blocking recommended. Standard junction box marginal at 40 lbs — licensed electrician should confirm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year mechanical and electrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alabaster is a natural stone. Veining and translucency variation between panels is intrinsic and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CASALOLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554451583317,"sku":"none","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/7694\/4469\/files\/volterra-linear-suspension-natural-alabaster-solid-copper-chandeliers-851.jpg?v=1772852878","url":"https:\/\/www.casalolalights.co.uk\/hr\/products\/the-volterra-linear-suspension-natural-alabaster-solid-copper","provider":"CASALOLA LIGHTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}