‘Giro’ Pendant Lamp By Formfjord For Fabbian Illuminazione (IT)

‘Giro’ pendant lamp by Formfjord for Fabbian Illuminazione

Berlin-primarily based designers Formfjord use 32 thin steel rings in ‘Giro’, a lamp for Fabbian Illuminazione that encloses a large volume “but leaves it open and airy”.

‘Giro’ pendant lamp by Formfjord for Fabbian Illuminazione

“In large rooms, 1 of the core functions of pendant lamps is to define space.” says Formfjord. “Based on this statement our aim was to create a big lamp that encloses a large volume but leaves it open and airy.”

‘Giro’ pendant lamp by Formfjord for Fabbian Illuminazione

“The simplicity and lightness of thin steel rings and their graphic good quality attracted us so considerably that they became the essence of the project. 32 rings are arranged to produce a spherical volume, creating Giro the valuable and light sculptural object it is. The light source can be mounted in different positions within the lamp structure. As a result, Giro adapts to the particular needs of the space it is applied in.”

‘Giro’ pendant lamp by Formfjord for Fabbian Illuminazione

Giro will be introduced by Fabbian Illuminazione at the Light&Building Fair in Frankfurt from March 30th to April 4th, 2014.

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Louis Poulsen Reissue: Doo-Wop Pendant Light

A 1950′s lighting design originally created for the Danish Navy has been reissued by the Danish lighting brand Louis Poulsen. The charmingly renamed Doo-Wop Pendant is an updated version of the original Søvaernspendel or Navy Pendant—a collaboration of Denmark’s Navy Buildings Department and the in-house style team at Louis Poulsen—a light fixture that became a staple of the nation’s Naval buildings, illuminating private offices and communal spaces alike.

The Navy Pendant remained element of Louis Poulsen’s lighting catalogue by way of the 1980′s, soon after which it receded from view altogether. In reissuing Doo-Wop, Louis Poulsen has adhered to original specifications—a design comprised of two aluminum components, 1 conical and 1 gently flared—but has updated the pendant to incorporate 6 contemporary colorways, like a spun brass-shaded iteration. Doo-Wop’s two elements function collectively to provide glare-totally free downward illumination (by means of the conical section), along with a broader and diffused downward and upturned glow supplied by the flared outer shade.

The broad appeal of the Doo-Wop Pendant lies in each the quality of its illumination and its intrinsic versatility—medium size (11-inch diameter) adjustable suspension height suited for each dining and desk lighting applicable to each domestic and industrial use—and, not incidentally, the Nordic grace which tends to make it a compelling visual statement no matter whether suspended singly or in a repeated pattern.

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‘S1′ Pendant Light By Thibaut Sld (CA)

‘S1′ pendant light by Thibaut Sld

‘S1′ by Thibaut Sld is a a single meter long interactive pendant light that is conscious of human activity nearby.

An oblong ring composed of a polyurethane shell, a PMMA diffuser, a dimmable led strip and proximity sensors, two ceiling mounted winches manage the elevation of every single end.

‘S1′ pendant light by Thibaut Sld

The hanging power cable uses jack connectors.

‘S1′ pendant light by Thibaut Sld

“Aware of the human activity in its surroundings, S1 can adapt itself.” says the designer. “Its level can be raised to get a global lighting or lowered to concentrate the beam. Combining a lot of units also allows to produce preprogrammed dynamic patterns.”

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3D Printed: Studio Macura’s LETI Pendant Light

Eindhoven-primarily based Studio Macura, whose Pero 3D-printed bookmark was featured on this website last year, not too long ago sent us pictures of a pendant light which also employs 3D printing to novel impact. LETI would be an sophisticated, if somewhat ordinary, pendant light have been it not for the figurine of a woodpecker, developed by way of 3D printing, clipped onto its hanging cable. The lighting design and style—comprised of textile-covered hanging cable, glossy bulb holder, and oversized bare bulb—has been created in 3 monochromatic colorways, and every single matching bird, say the designers, “transforms a basic pendant light into an iconic poetic object.” We’re chirping in agreement.

Images: Studio Makura

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Maison Et Objet: Lattice Pendant Light By Neri & Hu

Easily a single of more ravishingly beautiful objects exhibited at the recent Maison et Objet in Paris is Lattice, a pendant light designed by Shanghai style studio Neri & Hu for London-primarily based furnishings brand De La Espada. At once dynamic and ethereal, the brushed brass and blown glass Lattice will, we suspect, be a ideal seller when it arrives on the worldwide marketplace this spring.

Photos: De La Espada

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