CVL Luminaires Paradoxe Chandelier

The CVL Luminaires Paradoxe Chandelier, designed by Emilie Cathelineau, is a modern ceiling chandelier sculpted in metal. Its draped silhouette is formed by five sweeping U-shaped diffusers that sit against a linear metallic frame, creating a considered focal light for interior spaces.

The design balances curved, translucent tubes with a crisp framework of horizontal struts and thin diagonal tension wires to preserve geometric spacing. The range is offered in Satin Brass, Satin Graphite, Satin Nickel and Satin Copper to suit a variety of schemes.

Construction uses a central vertical column, a circular ceiling canopy and a hanging chain that matches the metal frame. Horizontal brass struts hold the curved tubes in place while tension wires provide a lightweight, architectural aesthetic.

The frosted white tubes act as diffusers for an internal light source, producing a soft, glow-like ambient illumination rather than a series of visible bulbs. The continuous curved arms reinterpret a traditional chandelier form into a more contemporary, even wash of light that helps create balanced ambience.

The chandelier is suspended from a circular canopy via a metallic chain, allowing hanging height to be adjusted during installation. A two-year manufacturer warranty is supplied with the product.

Lighting Design Online frames this product as a design-led choice: we can advise on hanging height, finish selection and how the Paradoxe will sit within your layered lighting strategy. Our guidance aims to ensure clarity in specification and project-friendly support so the finished scheme feels right as well as looking considered.