
Size and placement
Get the height right
Typical mounting heights. Your electrician will confirm the final position.
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Over a dining table
Hang the bottom 750 to 850 mm above the tabletop. At 514 mm across, it suits a table about 0.9 m wide or more.
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Living room or entry
Add the room's length and width in metres and multiply by 8 for a chandelier width in centimetres. At 51 cm, it suits a room about 3 × 3 m.
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Setting the drop
On a 2.4 m ceiling over a table, it hangs about 850 mm from the ceiling. Add or remove stems to adjust it. It can hang up to 1,648 mm under higher ceilings, but keep 2.1 m clear where people walk underneath.
Specifications
| Diameter | 514 mm |
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| Height | 378 mm |
| Overall height | Up to 1,648 mm |
| Stems | 1 × 152 mm and 3 × 305 mm, included |
| Glass | Milk |
| Lamps | 3 × E27, max 75 W each (LED recommended) |
| Ceiling | Flat or sloped |
| Location | Indoor, including bathrooms (US damp rated) |
| Electrical | Converted to 230 V for NZ. Supplier Declaration of Conformity available on request |
| Model numbers | 3168103-112, 3168103-848, 3168103-962 |
Overview
Size:
514 mm Dia x 378 mm High x 1648mm Maximum Height
Includes 1x 152mm stem and 3x 305mm stems
Light:
3x max 75W Medium Base E27 Lamps
Finish:
Satin Brass, Midnight Black, or Polished Nickel Finish
With Milk White Glass
Alvin embodies a classic mid-century modern design. The Brushed Nickel, Midnight Black or Satin Brass finishes offer choice to suit many decors, and the opaque white glass contrasts for a stunning result. Perfect for dining room or lounge!
Shipping & Delivery:
Due to the oversized nature of this piece, standard rural carriers are unable to deliver it. Please ensure you provide an urban delivery address at checkout, or get in touch with our team for a custom shipping quote.
Downloads
These are the supplier's US documents. Your light is converted to 230 V for New Zealand.
Delivery and installation
In-stock showroom items are usually dispatched the next working day. Warehouse items are dispatched within 5 to 10 working days. Delivery is free on orders over $499 to most New Zealand addresses; oversized items are charged at our oversized rate. Shipping policy
Hardwired lights must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Good to know
Questions customers ask
Quick answers before you buy.
Can I adjust the height?
Yes. One 152 mm stem and three 305 mm stems are included, so you can set the drop up to 1,648 mm overall. It can also hang from a sloped ceiling.
Which bulbs does it take?
Three E27 bulbs. Up to 75 W each; we recommend LED.
Can it go in a bathroom?
Yes. It's US damp rated, which suits bathrooms outside the wet zones. Your electrician will confirm placement against the NZ zones.
Is it suitable for New Zealand?
Yes. It is converted to 230 V for New Zealand, and a Supplier Declaration of Conformity is available on request.
Will you match a lower price?
Yes. If another authorised New Zealand retailer advertises the same product, in the same finish, for less, send us the link before you order and we will match it. The details are on our price match promise page.
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About the brand
Visual Comfort
Visual Comfort is one of the world's most respected names in designer lighting, known for its collaborations with leading designers and its sculptural, beautifully finished pieces. Our collection brings together Visual Comfort Studio and Visual Comfort Generation, from refined bathroom and vanity sconces to elegant pendants, chandeliers and exterior lanterns.
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