Big Bang Chandelier
by Enrico Franzolini for Foscarini
Save $355.00 (20%)
Reviewed by 27 customers
Big Bang
Verified Buyer
I'm disappointed ! The panels in the past couple of years have begone to crack.. for the price this should not have happened ..
Great Light
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.
Big Bang
Verified Buyer
It's beyond fabulous looking and throws great light!
A work of art
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.
Gorgeous lamp with a few character flaws
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.
Foscarini
Founded on the Murano island in Venice, Italy in 1981, Foscarini started out creating blown glass-based lighting. They eventually expanded into other materials (the first being the Havana in 1993), and moved in 1994 to the Marcon area of Venice, into a building that reflected the modern aesthetic of their contemporary lighting. Success led to brand stability and swiftly growing name recognition.
