Big Bang Chandelier

5 Star Review

Really like the way the Big Bang looks, very artistic and really good light from the halogen. One helpful hint: when inserting the halogen bulb, the base on one side pushes in through metal frame so that the bulb essentially drops in to the base holder. If you don't do this it will look like the bulb does not actually fit.

It's beyond fabulous looking and throws great light!

A fantastic piece of art for our dining room. It does take a little work to hang but given the nature of the product I personally think that's to be expected. A wall dimmer is a must to get the best out of it and set a variety of moods.

This lamp is like buying a light and a sculpture at the same time, the visual impact on the space is dramatic and equal on all sides. If you can get it up it is worth the effort. The lamp has a few character flaws. The instructions are visually appealing but short on words, so require some ingenuity. Luckily the ceiling mount is universal and fits almost any box, unlike other European fixtures. The installation requires that a 1/2" screw, requiring a small Allen wrench, be placed vertically into the center plate. which I challenge anyone to do while holding the plate in place. I do not exaggerate to say that I had to have my wife standing on our dining room table with one foot on the ladder to get this thing in. Not for the faint of heart. Also, unless you pay an enormous amount for the LED version, which the lamp should have had originally, you are using an RSC base T3 halogen bulb, which burns extremely hot after only a few seconds on. Also, you don't want to touch this bulb with your fingers while at the same time it requires about 60 lbs of force to jam into place. For a bonus, it feels like it's going to shatter as you try to get it in because the force required is so great. Once up it looks terrific, so if you can get that far you have accomplished a lot.