Custom Commissions
A custom Berkana chandelier is developed with the Czech workshop. Design development depends on the complexity of the project, and production time depends on the scale of the fixture. Dates are confirmed at order placement. You provide room dimensions, ceiling height, finish direction, and an installation date; you receive renderings and material selections to approve before any crystal is cut. Berkana runs this process for interior designers, architects, and boutique retailers across the United States.
The four stages
01 — Initial consultation
We take the brief: room dimensions, ceiling height, mounting condition, finish direction, installation date, and budget band. Preliminary design directions come back at the end of this stage.
02 — Design development
Detailed renderings, crystal and metal selections, dimensioned drawings, and weight and electrical specifications for your engineer. Nothing enters production until you sign off.
03 — Artisan production
Crystal is hand-cut, the frame is fabricated and finished, and the fixture is assembled and quality-checked in the Czech Republic before it is packed.
04 — Shipping & installation
Door-to-door logistics through the Florida location, tracked the whole way, and installation available as an additional service.
What to send us
- Room length, width, and ceiling height, plus a section if the ceiling is vaulted or double-height.
- Mounting condition — joist, concrete slab, existing box — and any weight limit from the engineer.
- Finish direction: polished brass, antique brass, bronze, nickel, chrome, or a custom match.
- Whether the fixture is on a dimmer, and the control system if one is specified.
- Reference images or a mood direction, and the date the piece must be on site.
Sizing a bespoke piece
Start from the room, not the catalog. Sum the room's length and width in feet and read the number as inches for a starting diameter. Over a dining table, aim for one-half to two-thirds of the table width and 30–36 inches of clearance above the top. In a double-height foyer, allow 2.5–3 inches of fixture height per foot of ceiling and center the piece in the entry window as seen from the street. Custom work exists precisely because these numbers rarely land on a stock size.
What customization actually covers
- Overall form, tier count, and silhouette.
- Crystal type, color, cut, and density — from clear to smoked, amber, blue, and violet.
- Frame material and finish, including matching to existing hardware in the room.
- Drop length, canopy type, and sloped-ceiling adaptation.
- Lamping and dimming to suit the control system already specified.
Budget and trade treatment
Custom pricing follows crystal weight, cut complexity, and metalwork. Pricing is quoted per project.
After installation
Every piece ships with care instructions written for it. Dust monthly with microfiber or compressed air, deep-clean annually with mild soap and water, and use LED lamps only — heat from incandescent bulbs degrades finishes and adhesives over time.
Common questions
Yes. Berkana commissions bespoke Bohemian crystal chandeliers directly with Czech workshops. You supply the brief — dimensions, ceiling height, finish, mood, any reference imagery — and receive renderings and material selections for approval before production begins.
Design development depends on the complexity of the project, and production time depends on the scale of the fixture. Dates are confirmed at order placement. Lead times are confirmed at order placement.
Room dimensions, ceiling height, mounting condition, desired finish, any weight or electrical constraints, the installation date, and reference images or a mood direction. A rough budget band helps scope the crystal weight realistically.
Berkana coordinates the logistics and import process door to door from the Czech workshop to the project site. Installation is available as an additional service, nationwide in the U.S. Care instructions written for the piece ship with every fixture.
Berkana works directly with interior designers, architects, and boutique retailers across the United States. Send us the room and we will scope the piece with you.
