Visual Comfort Belterra 48" Lotus Chandelier | Sean Lavin | 50.1W | 3974 lm | 3000K or 3500K

The Belterra 48 Chandelier by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort Modern is the largest and most expansive version of the lotus-inspired Belterra family. At 48 inches in diameter, its 12 petal-shaped LED lightguide panels spread nearly four feet across the ceiling plane — a fixture that works at the scale of large open-plan living spaces, restaurant dining rooms, hotel lobbies, and any double-height or great room interior where a 43-inch chandelier would still read as too small. Like all Belterra sizes, each petal channels light through its full acrylic surface area rather than from a point source, creating uniform, edge-to-edge petal illumination. The contrast between off (minimal, structural, almost invisible petals) and on (full glowing lotus bloom) is one of the most dramatic on/off effects in the Visual Comfort catalog.

The Belterra 48 ships with two 6-inch and four 12-inch rigid stems for flexible hang height configuration, and supports sloped ceilings up to 35°. It is damp-rated, making it suitable for covered outdoor spaces, humid interiors, and similar damp-location applications. Available in 3000K and 3500K color temperature variants — both with 90 CRI — and offered in Matte Black, Natural Brass, and Polished Nickel finishes. Multiple units installed in a cluster at varied drop heights create a bouquet-like installation that is one of the signature approaches for the Belterra collection in large commercial and hospitality spaces.

Specifications

Q: How does the Belterra 48 compare to the Belterra 43?
A: The 48 is 5 inches wider and has 12 LED lightguide petals versus the 43's count, but actually produces slightly fewer lumens (3,974 vs. 6,096). This is because the 43 uses a higher-wattage LED module per petal. For rooms where maximum light output is the goal, the 43 is brighter watt-for-watt. For rooms where the chandelier's sheer scale and visual presence is the primary goal, the 48 wins on proportion and drama.

Q: What table size suits the Belterra 48?
A: Visual Comfort recommends the fixture be at least 6 inches narrower than the table. For the Belterra 48, that means a dining table 54 inches (4.5 feet) wide or wider — a standard 60-inch or 72-inch rectangular dining table is ideal. For round tables, a 54-inch or larger diameter round is the minimum.

Q: Can the Belterra 48 be installed in a cluster with smaller Belterra sizes?
A: Yes — this is one of the most striking applications in the Belterra collection. Installing one Belterra 48 at a lower height flanked by two Belterra 30s at a higher drop creates a tiered bouquet effect. All sizes share the same finishes and stem hardware, so mixed-size clusters maintain a cohesive look.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.