Tempest Smoked Glass Disc Chandelier
Tempest Smoked Glass Disc Chandelier
See It Lit
Photographs flatten glass. This is what the light actually does once it is on the ceiling.
Filmed in our own workshop — no rendering, no CGI.
The craftsmanshipThe Art Glass DifferenceWhy hand-cast art glass beats molded glass & resin, the many shapes our artisans create, and how to spot the real thing. ▦ Material comparison ✦ One craft, many shapes 🔍 Spot genuine glass Open
Hand-cast art glass vs. molded glass vs. resin
Three materials look similar in a thumbnail — but live very differently on your wall. Here's how our hand-cast art glass compares.
| Our Hand-Cast Art Glass | Molded / Pressed Glass | Resin / Acrylic Imitation | |
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| How it's made | Hand-cast & shaped by artisans, one piece at a time | Machine-pressed in a fixed mold, mass-produced | Liquid resin poured into a mold, mass-produced |
| Texture & pattern | Unique crackle texture — no two tubes alike | Identical, repeating pattern on every unit | Flat, "printed-on" look; texture feels superficial |
| Light quality | Deep, layered glow; light refracts through real glass | Even but flat; little depth or movement | Dull, slightly cloudy; can look plasticky when lit |
| Feel & weight | Substantial, cool, solid in the hand | Solid but uniform | Noticeably light, warm, hollow-feeling |
| Color over time | Color is in the glass — won't fade or yellow | Stable color | Can yellow or cloud with heat & UV over time |
| Heat tolerance | High — glass handles bulb heat well | High | Lower — can warp or discolor near heat |
| Character | A one-of-a-kind work of glass art | A functional, uniform fixture | A budget look-alike |
The takeaway: hand-cast art glass costs more to make, but it's the only one that gives you genuine depth of light, individual character, and lasting color — the qualities that make a fixture feel like art rather than hardware.
One craft, many shapes
Every piece begins the same way — molten glass, hand-cast and shaped by our artisans. From that single craft comes a whole family of forms, each catching and releasing light in its own way.
Looking for a different shape, size, or color in this art glass? We offer full customization — just reach out and our designers will help.
How to spot genuine art glass
Online photos can make resin and glass look alike. Here's how to tell the difference once it's in your home — every point below describes our fixtures.
Pick it up
Real glass is cool and substantial. Resin feels warm, light, and hollow. Our tubes have real weight — many customers say the heavy box was their first clue it's genuine.
Look at the texture
Hand-cast crackle texture has true depth you can feel with a fingertip. Resin texture looks like it's printed on a flat surface.
Turn on the light
Glass refracts light into a layered, moving glow. Resin tends to look flat, dull, or slightly cloudy when lit.
Compare two pieces
No two hand-cast tubes are exactly identical. If every piece looks machine-perfect and matched, it's molded — not artisan glass.
Our promise: every fixture is genuine hand-cast art glass. Slight variation between pieces isn't a flaw — it's proof it was made by hand.
Made To Order
Love the design but need it tailored to your space? We offer comprehensive customization solutions — dimensions, surface finishes, chain lengths, and more. Simply tell us your requirements, and we'll take care of the rest.
Share Your Idea
Message us online and get a fast response to your brief.
Expert Consultation
Our designers advise on size, finish, and proportion for your room.
We Craft It
Made to spec and inspected before it ships.
A storm cloud, caught mid-drift and suspended in Metal.
The Tempest Smoked Glass Disc Chandelier brings together several hand-blown glass discs into a gently cascading, flowing line—like a cloud frozen in the structure, drifting in the wind. Each disc hangs on its own fine wire from a radiating framework, layered row upon row into a soft, inverted dome. Switched off, it reads as a sculptural cloud of smoke and shadow; switched on, warm light filters through every disc at once, and the whole cloud begins to glow. Switched off, it reads as a sculptural cloud of smoke and shadow; switched on, warm light filters through every disc at once, and the whole cloud begins to glow.
Because the discs overlap at different depths, light doesn't fall in a straight beam; it scatters, layers, and softens, filling a room with a diffused, atmospheric glow rather than a hard spotlight. Built as a true statement piece, Tempest is made for the rooms that deserve one: centered over a dining table, anchoring a double-height entry, or crowning an open-plan living space. It's a fixture people notice the moment they walk in.
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Mouth-Blown Smoked GlassEvery disc is blown by hand, its smoky grey swirls drawn into the surface while the glass is still molten — so no two discs are ever alike.
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A Tiered, Cascading CloudSeveral discs overlap and interweave at varying depths, forming a three-dimensional dome with a tangible sense of presence and depth—at once sculpture and light.
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Light That Scatters, Not GlaresLight filters through layer after layer of glass, filling the room with a warm, diffused atmosphere instead of a hard downbeam.
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Built to Be the Focal PointMade for dining tables, double-height foyers, and open-plan living rooms — the first thing guests notice when they walk in.
Dimensions & Placement
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Over a Dining TableBest above a table 60″ (150 cm) wide or larger. Hang the lowest glass disc about 30–36″ (75–90 cm) above the tabletop so it lights the table without blocking sightlines.
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Entryway & FoyerMade for double-height entries with ceilings of 12 ft (3.6 m) or more. Keep at least 7 ft (2.1 m) of clearance from the floor in any walkway, and center it over the space rather than the door.
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Living & Open-Plan RoomsIdeal for rooms of roughly 200 sq ft (18 m²) or larger with 10 ft (3 m)+ ceilings. Center it over a seating area or coffee table to anchor the whole room.
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Stairwells & AtriumsSuits tall stairwell voids and hotel or lobby spaces. Mount it over the open void, not directly above the treads, so it reads beautifully from both the floor below and the landing above.
A simple guide: allow about 2.5–3″ of drop for every foot of ceiling height. In a standard 9 ft room, that means the bottom of the fixture sits roughly 7–7.5 ft from the floor. Over a dining table you can hang it lower — 30–36″ above the tabletop — because no one walks beneath it. The rod is adjustable, so the final height is set during installation.
Specification
- MaterialMetal Frame · Hand-Blown Glass
- FinishGold
- Glass colorSmoked Grey
- Light sourceLED or Edison bulb
- Bulb typeE12 or E14
- Voltage110V–240V available
- CertificationUL / CE / SAA
- Warranty1 Year
- Power typeHardwired — professional installation recommended
- ApplicationLiving room · dining room · foyer · hotel lobby · open-plan space
- Customized serviceYou can easily customize the size, finish color, number of light sources, and hanging wire & chain length. Simplify the customization process and communicate directly with our designers online.
Please feel free to contact us by email if you have any questions.
Our email: support@korewolamp.com
What Makes It Special
Every disc is individually mouth-blown by skilled artisans — never pressed from a cold industrial mold. The smoky swirls and faint ripples inside each one are the marks of the furnace's heat and the craftsman's own breath, which is why no two discs, and no two chandeliers, are ever quite the same.
Ordinary glass simply lets light pass through. Here, light travels through layer after overlapping layer of smoked glass — softening, scattering, and warming as it goes. As dusk falls, the whole cloud begins to glow from within, casting a diffused interplay of light and shadow across your walls and ceiling.
A slim brass-finished starburst of arms fans out from a solid ceiling canopy, each holding its disc on a fine wire — precision engineering beneath all that drifting softness. By day it stands as sculpture; by night it becomes the undisputed centerpiece of the room.
Light That Lives With You
Not a fixture you install. A feeling you come home to.
There is a moment, just after sunset, when the overhead lights feel too bright and the room feels too sharp. Someone reaches for a switch — and the whole space softens. That moment is what this piece was designed for.
Every disc begins as molten glass on the end of a blowpipe, shaped by a craftsman's breath rather than a machine. The smoky swirls inside are not printed or applied; they are drawn into the surface while the glass is still glowing. It is slow work, and it is the reason no two pieces are ever quite the same — the one that arrives at your door exists nowhere else in the world.
Suspended together, those discs stop being glass and start being weather: a soft cloud gathered under your ceiling, catching the light and letting it fall in layers. By day it reads as sculpture — quiet, sober, present. By night it becomes the warmest thing in the room. It doesn't just light your home. It changes how your home feels.
Dinners That Run Late
Warm, layered light over the table — soft enough that no one wants to get up, bright enough to see every face across it.
The First Thing They See
In an entry or stairwell, it greets everyone who walks through the door — and quietly sets the tone for the rest of the house.
Quiet Evenings In
Dimmed low over a sofa, it fills the room with a calm, diffused glow — the kind of light you read, talk, and unwind beneath.
Shaped by hand, softened by light — and finished by the life you live under it.
Before You Order
Everything you might want to know about the glass, the light, and getting it on your ceiling.
01Is the glass really hand-blown?
02Will my chandelier look exactly like the photos?
03How bright is it? Will it glare?
04What bulbs does it use, and can it be dimmed?
05What size room does it suit?
06How high should I hang it?
07Is it difficult to install?
08Can I customize the size, color, or drop length?
09Will the glass arrive safely?
10How do I clean it?
Still have a question? Our team is happy to help before you order.