HERACLEUM
Branching LED Chandelier · Movable Leaves
01 Overview Where Nature Meets Technology
The white leaves/lenses ramify from one branch creating a very technical, natural structure.
By using the technique of coating conductive layers, the lamp is very thin and delicate — a design not possible with normal wires. The Nabila leaves are not frozen in one position. They can be freely re-positioned by rotating them around their stem. Heracleum II provides decorative ambient light. The metal wire frame, polycarbonate lenses, and ultra-thin suspension wire combine into a chandelier that reads more like a botanical specimen than a fixture — a 5-metre Heracleum plant frozen mid-blossom, suspended from your ceiling.
A Faithful Representation · Bertjan Pot for Moooi
A faithful representation of the iconic Heracleum design originally created by Dutch designer Bertjan Pot for Moooi (2010), inspired by the giant Heracleum plant that can grow as high as 5 metres. The design's signature ultra-thin branches use a conductive-coating technology developed by Marcel Wanders studio — eliminating visible wires for a truly plant-like silhouette.
Ceiling Canopy
Dia 14.5cm x H 6.5cm — a compact canopy that reads almost as part of the ceiling rather than dominating it, letting the branching leaves below take all the visual weight.
02 Sizes Four Retail Sizes · Round & Linear Forms
Round (30/45 heads) works best for centred installations — round dining tables, entries, square rooms. Linear (81/108 heads) is designed for long surfaces — rectangular dining tables, kitchen islands, bar counters. Wholesale sizes (135/162/216/324 heads) for large-project clients available on request — see FAQ for details.
03 Finish Black Standard · Three Custom · Free Combinations
Standard
Black
Default · in stock
Custom
Gold
On request · contact us
Custom
Rose Gold
On request · contact us
Custom
Copper
On request · contact us
Free Color Combinations · By Request
Mix multiple colors freely within the same fixture. Because each leaf is a discrete unit, you can specify any combination across the four finishes — for example, on a 30-head chandelier you might order 15 Black + 10 Gold + 5 Copper. To avoid miscommunication, please tell us the exact number of leaves per color when ordering (not percentages). The result: a fixture genuinely unique to your space.
Black ships as standard from inventory. Gold, Rose Gold, and Copper are available on request — please contact us before ordering and we'll confirm timeline and pricing for the custom finish or custom color combination.
04 Movable Leaves Defining Feature
Each Leaf Rotates Independently
The leaves are not frozen in one position — rotate them around their stem to reshape the silhouette anytime.
Every leaf-shaped lens at the end of every branch is independently rotatable around its stem — by hand, no tools required. Cluster them tightly for a denser bloom, fan them out for a wider spread, or tilt some upward and others downward for a more dynamic, organic shape. The friction joints hold each leaf in its set position. The chandelier you install is never quite the chandelier you keep — each rearrangement makes it new.
05 Materials & Craft Three Pillars
Metal Wire Branches
A delicate metal wire frame branches outward from the central canopy in a deliberately plant-like architecture. Powder-coated Black as standard (Gold, Rose Gold, Copper on request). The frame is the structural skeleton — slender enough to read as a botanical specimen, strong enough to hold every leaf in any orientation.
Acrylic / Polycarbonate Lenses
Each "leaf" is a white leaf-shaped acrylic / polycarbonate lens housing a single low-power LED. Engineered to be lightweight (so each leaf can rotate freely around its stem), impact-resistant during shipping, and to diffuse the LED into the soft, plant-like glow that defines the Heracleum aesthetic. Not real glass — by design, not by compromise.
Conductive Coating Technology
The signature innovation: conductive paint applied directly to the metal branches carries low-voltage current to each LED — eliminating the need for visible insulated wires. The result is a structure ultra-thin and delicate, a design not possible with normal wires. The trade-off: very low power per LED is mandated for safety, which is why total brightness is decorative rather than primary.
06 Product Notes At a Glance
Decorative Ambient Light
Auxiliary lighting recommended
RC Remote Dimmer Included
Monochrome dimming via remote
Sloped Ceiling Adaptable
Up to 30° slope
Important — brightness note. This product utilizes conductive paint technology, which ensures safety by keeping the voltage and power of each LED very low. As a result, the brightness may not be sufficient for primary lighting needs. We recommend using it alongside auxiliary lighting (recessed downlights, floor lamps, or task pendants) for optimal illumination. Best classified as a decorative ambient feature, not a primary light source.
Remote Control · Dimming Made Easy
The included RC Remote Control Dimmer allows convenient monochrome dimming directly from your hand — no wall dimmer required. Important: this fixture does NOT support wall dimmer switches. The wall switch should be a standard household on/off type; all dimming happens through the included remote. Installing on a wall-dimmer circuit will cause flicker, premature LED failure, or both.
07 Specifications Technical Data
| 30heads | Dia 50cm x H 30cm / ∅ 19.7" x H 11.8" — Round |
| 45heads | Dia 72cm x H 46cm / ∅ 28.3" x H 18.1" — Round |
| 81heads | L 100cm x W 40cm / L 39.4" x W 15.7" — Linear |
| 108heads | L 150cm x W 50cm / L 59" x W 19.7" — Linear |
| Power consumption | 30 heads ~10W · 45 heads ~15W · 81 heads ~25W · 108 heads ~33W |
| Wholesale sizes | 135 heads (Dia 106cm) · 162 heads (Dia 125cm) · 216 heads (Dia 150cm) · 324 heads (Dia 210cm) — contact us |
| Materials | Metal, Acrylic |
| Finishes | Black (standard) · Gold, Rose Gold, Copper available on request |
| Lampshade | White acrylic / polycarbonate leaf-shaped lenses |
| Color combinations | Free combinations across the 4 colors per fixture (specify count per color) |
| Light source | Integrated LED — low voltage / low power per LED for safety |
| Kelvin range | Black / Warm Light |
| Kelvin range | Black / Warm Light |
| Brightness | Decorative ambient — auxiliary lighting recommended |
| Voltage | AC 110-240V (full-range) |
| Switch | Compatible with ordinary household switches · NOT compatible with wall dimmers |
| Dimming | RC Remote Control Dimmer (included) — monochrome dimming via remote only |
| Movable leaves | Each leaf can be freely rotated around its stem |
| Ceiling canopy | Dia 14.5cm x H 6.5cm |
| Suspension | 150 cm (59") cable · custom lengths available on request |
| Wiring | Hardwired |
| Ceiling type | Flat ceiling · sloped ceiling adaptable up to 30° |
| Environment | Indoor only |
| IP rating | IP20 — not waterproof |
| Certifications |
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Indoor use only. Designed for dry interior environments — not suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, covered porches, or outdoor installations. Order total does not include customs duties or local import taxes, which may be collected by the courier on delivery.
08 Installation Setup & Adjustment
- Hardwired ceiling installation — a licensed electrician is recommended for safe mounting, wiring, and grounding. The compact ceiling canopy (Dia 14.5cm x H 6.5cm) covers a standard junction box.
- Sloped ceiling adaptable up to 30°. For slopes greater than 30°, please contact us before ordering to confirm whether a custom canopy is required.
- Watch the product video to see how the leaves rotate and the chandelier installs.
- No bulb required. The integrated LEDs are sealed inside each leaf-shaped lens — simply wire the fixture to the junction box and restore power.
- Wall switch must be standard on/off type. Installing on a wall-dimmer circuit will cause flicker and premature LED failure. All dimming happens through the included RC remote.
- Adjust each leaf by hand after installation. The friction joints hold each leaf firmly in place once positioned — re-arrange anytime without tools.
- Default suspension cable is 150 cm (59"). Custom cable lengths can be specified at order time — useful for double-height rooms, low ceilings, or installations where the standard length isn't ideal.
- Two people are recommended for unboxing and lift-installation — particularly the larger 81-head and 108-head linear versions, where the wide form benefits from a second pair of hands during ceiling mounting.
- Wholesale sizes (135-324 heads) ship via freight forwarder due to packing-size constraints — packing dimensions exceed standard courier limits. Contact us for freight quotes before ordering.
09 Questions Frequently Asked
Who designed the Heracleum Chandelier? What is its design heritage?
The Heracleum design was originally created by Dutch designer Bertjan Pot for the Dutch design house Moooi in 2010, inspired by the giant Heracleum (hogweed) plant — a flowering species that can grow as high as 5 metres. The original design uses a conductive-coating technology developed by Marcel Wanders studio that allows the metal branches to carry electricity without visible wires, making the structure ultra-thin and plant-like. This product is a faithful representation of that design vocabulary, offered as an interpretation for buyers who admire the branching leaf-form aesthetic at a different price point.
Is this an authentic Moooi Heracleum by Bertjan Pot?
No. This is a faithful representation of the Heracleum design language, not an original or licensed Moooi product. Original-edition Moooi Heracleum chandeliers (Heracleum II, Heracleum III Suspended, Heracleum III Endless, Heracleum III Linear, Heracleum III The Big O) are sold through Moooi's authorised retail network — Design Public, Lumens, Lightology, Stardust, and others — at price points typically ranging from approximately $2,000 to $15,000 USD depending on size and configuration. We offer this interpretation for buyers seeking the branching leaf-form aesthetic at a different price point.
What is the conductive coating technology?
Conductive coating technology is a manufacturing process where electricity-conducting layers are painted directly onto the metal wire branches — replacing traditional insulated wires that would be too thick and visible to achieve the plant-like silhouette. Because each LED runs on very low voltage and very low power, the painted conductive layer is sufficient to carry current safely. The trade-off: total brightness is intentionally low, which is why this is best classified as a decorative ambient lamp rather than a primary task light.
Why isn't it brighter? Can I use it as primary lighting?
The conductive-coating technology requires keeping voltage and power per LED very low for safety. As a result, the chandelier delivers a beautiful decorative ambient glow but is not bright enough to serve as the primary light source for a room. We strongly recommend pairing it with auxiliary lighting — recessed downlights, floor lamps, or pendants over work surfaces — for adequate illumination. If you need a single bright fixture for a kitchen island or office, this is not the right choice.
How do I dim it? Can I use a wall dimmer switch?
Dimming is controlled exclusively via the included RC Remote Control Dimmer — a wireless remote that adjusts monochrome brightness on the chandelier itself. NO, you cannot use a wall dimmer switch — the fixture's wiring is designed for standard household on/off switches only. Installing on a wall-dimmer circuit will cause flicker, premature LED failure, or both. The wall switch should be a standard on/off type; all dimming happens through the included remote.
What color temperature does the LED produce?
The Heracleum ships with Warm Light — a single, factory-set warm color temperature (approximately 2700-3000K range, the warm cinematic glow most associated with residential and hospitality lighting). Combined with the Black metal frame as the standard finish, the Kelvin range option in the cart reads as "Black / Warm Light". This is a single Kelvin option — the temperature cannot be changed after purchase or switched between Warm/Cool. If you need a different color temperature, please contact us before ordering to confirm options.
Which retail size should I choose: 30, 45, 81, or 108 heads?
30 heads (Dia 50cm, ~10W) — small entries, breakfast nooks, single bedrooms; round form. 45 heads (Dia 72cm, ~15W) — most popular round size, dining rooms, living rooms, hotel suites. 81 heads (L 100cm x W 40cm, ~25W) — linear form for medium dining tables, kitchen islands, bar counters. 108 heads (L 150cm x W 50cm, ~33W) — linear form for large dining tables, conference rooms, double-height entries. Match round (30/45) to centred installations, and linear (81/108) to long surfaces.
What's the difference between Round and Linear forms?
Round forms (30 and 45 heads) — leaves cluster outward from a central canopy in a roughly circular, blossom-like shape. Best for centred installations: above a round dining table, in entries, in bedrooms, or as a feature in a square-shaped room. Linear forms (81 and 108 heads) — leaves extend along a horizontal axis, much wider than they are deep. Best for long surfaces: rectangular dining tables, kitchen islands, bar counters, conference tables, or anywhere you need light distributed along a long axis rather than around a point.
Can I get other finishes besides Black? (Gold, Rose Gold, Copper)
Yes. Black is the standard option that ships from inventory. Gold, Rose Gold, and Copper finishes are available on request — please contact us before ordering and we'll confirm timeline and pricing for the custom finish.
Can I mix multiple colors in the same chandelier?
Yes — this is one of the unique benefits of the Heracleum branching design. You can mix Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Copper leaves freely within a single fixture. For example, on a 30-head chandelier you might specify 15 Black + 10 Gold + 5 Copper. To order a custom combination, simply contact us before ordering and tell us how many leaves you want in each color. To avoid miscommunication, please specify exact numbers per color — not percentages.
Can the leaves be repositioned after installation?
Yes. Each leaf-shaped lens can be freely rotated around its stem by hand — no tools required. The leaves are not frozen in one position. This means you can adjust the silhouette anytime: cluster the leaves tightly for a denser look, fan them out for a wider spread, or tilt some upward and others downward for a more dynamic, organic shape. The friction joints hold each leaf firmly in its set position.
Can I install on a sloped ceiling?
Yes — up to a 30° slope. The Heracleum is sloped-ceiling adaptable, which sets it apart from many chandeliers that require flat ceilings only. For slopes greater than 30°, please contact us before ordering to confirm whether a custom canopy is needed. The ceiling canopy itself measures Dia 14.5cm x H 6.5cm — compact enough not to dominate the ceiling line.
What about wholesale sizes — do you offer larger versions?
Yes. In addition to the 4 retail sizes (30/45/81/108 heads), we offer 4 wholesale sizes for trade and large-project clients — 135 heads (Dia 106cm), 162 heads (Dia 125cm), 216 heads (Dia 150cm), and 324 heads (Dia 210cm). The largest 324-head version (~210cm / 82.7" diameter) is suitable for hotel lobbies, restaurants, and large residential entries. Wholesale sizes ship via freight forwarder rather than standard courier due to packing-size constraints — please contact us by email for wholesale pricing and freight quotes. We are first-hand lighting manufacturers, so wholesale pricing is negotiable based on volume.
Is the Heracleum suitable for bathrooms or outdoor installation?
No. The Heracleum is rated IP20 for dry indoor use only — not suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, covered porches, or outdoor environments. Beyond the IP rating, the acrylic / polycarbonate leaf lenses are not designed for prolonged humidity exposure.
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