Schwung Nova 19 Light Chandelier - Dries Ribbon Glass
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Threaded Glass, Cast in Shadow
Nineteen glass spheres in two sizes gather around a brass frame in the same effervescent, cloud like formation as the rest of the Nova range. In Dries Ribbon glass, though, the effect is entirely different, fine drawn threads run through each globe, catching the light and casting intricate, overlapping shadows across the ceiling and walls rather than diffusing it evenly. It's the most characterful and visually complex of the three Nova 19 glass options.
Dries Ribbon Glass, Three Frame Finishes
Dries Ribbon is Schwung's most artisanal signature glass, its transparent body threaded with fine internal lines that refract light into detailed, moving shadow patterns rather than a flat glow. The frame comes in Black Gunmetal, Lacquered Burnished Brass or Polished Nickel, so the metal tone can be matched to the room. Because each globe is mouth blown and threaded by hand, the exact pattern varies slightly from one to the next.
How It Works
The Nova 19 takes 19 x 5W LED bulbs (E14/E12 base, included), together producing 8,550 to 9,500 lumens at 3000K. It's dimmable, but only with electronic ELV or trailing edge dimmers. The fitting is rated IP20, so it's intended for dry indoor rooms rather than bathrooms. The chandelier is 688mm in diameter, with rods supplied to set the drop between 630mm and 1530mm on a fixed ceiling (732mm to 1632mm on a vaulted one), and weighs 20kg. All rods and bulbs are included in the box.
Where It Works Best
Because the shadow pattern only really reveals itself once the chandelier is lit and in place, this is a fitting best suited to a room where it will be seen switched on after dark as much as during the day, a dining room, a stairwell, or an entrance hall with height to spare. It's a choice for spaces where the fitting is expected to be the main event, not a background piece.
Made by Schwung
Schwung was founded in 2014 in Namyslow, Poland, by Belgian designer Dominique Sente and Dutch designer Rudi Nijssen. According to Schwung, the Dries Ribbon technique involves drawing fine threads of glass into the body of each globe while it's still molten, which is why the brand describes it as the most labour intensive of its three signature finishes.
Good to Know
- Made to order in Poland, estimated lead time 3 to 5 weeks
- Not returnable, as with all Schwung fittings, since each one is made to order
- Chandelier diameter 688mm, adjustable drop from 630mm to 1530mm (fixed ceiling) or 732mm to 1632mm (vaulted ceiling)
- Weighs 20kg once fully assembled
- 19 x 5W E14/E12 LED bulbs included, 3000K, 8,550 to 9,500 lumens total
- IP20 rated, suitable for dry indoor rooms only
- Dimmable with electronic ELV or trailing edge dimmers only
- 2 year warranty
- Brass care: clean regularly with a soft cloth or duster, a damp cloth can also be used, dry the frame fully before switching back on, do not use cleaning agents on brass parts
- Glass care: clean the outside with a soft dry cloth, use a damp cloth first on dirtier glass, a gentle glass cleaner will lift grease
- Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician
Questions People Ask
What makes Dries Ribbon glass different from Schwung's other finishes?
The glass is threaded with fine drawn lines that refract light into detailed shadow patterns, rather than diffusing it evenly like the opal mat or marble glass options.
How low can the Nova 19 hang?
The rods included allow a drop between 630mm and 1530mm on a standard ceiling, or 732mm to 1632mm on a vaulted one.
Is the Nova 19 suitable for a bathroom?
No, it's rated IP20, which means it's designed for dry indoor rooms only.
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