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Frisbi Pendant Lamp

Pete — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:12:46 +0000

Unlike traditional suspension lamps that consist of one piece, the Frisbi Pendant (1978) uses two parts to provide direct, diffused and reflected illumination. The lamp’s small chromed dome reflects a cone of light onto the diffuser disc. A hole in the center of the diffuser allows a beam of light to pass through to the surface below. The light that spills onto the diffuser surface emits a soft glow while also illuminating the disc itself, appearing to float in mid-air. The Frisbi was designed…read more

Leaf Light

Pete — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:01:50 +0000

It’s been called the Aeron of lamps and its controls have been compared with those on an iPod, but technology is only half of the story when it comes to the new Leaf Light. The other half is sustainability. The work of Yves Bhar for Herman Miller, the Leaf Light (2006) uses a biomorphic grid of LEDs to deliver a wide spectrum of light; from 2800 to 6000 Kelvin, to be exact, or in layman’s terms, from a golden glow to pure white. The goal, says the designer, was to “allow the user to choose th…read more

Drop 1 Pendant

Pete — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:26:18 +0000

Peter Bowles Drop Pendant lamps (2000) combine organic beauty, natural materials and industrial-grade quality in a fixture that suits both home and commercial environments. The Drop 1, defined by soft, elongated lines that give it the shape of a descending bead of liquid, focuses light gently downward. The translucent bone china allows light to sift through. This fixture is at home in virtually any environment and can be mixed or arrayed in multiples to create a dramatic interplay of light…read more

Drop 2 Pendant

Pete — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:18:24 +0000

Peter Bowles Drop Pendant lamps (2000) combine organic beauty, natural materials and industrial-grade quality in a fixture that suits both home and commercial environments. The Drop 2 is a short, splayed drop with a wide mouth (8″) that casts a broad circle of light. The translucent bone china allows light to sift through. This fixture is at home in virtually any environment and can be mixed or arrayed in multiples to create a dramatic interplay of light and form in clusters, over a counter o…read more

IonFlow 50S Air Purifier

Pete — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:20:15 +0000

Leave it to the Swedes to make an air purifier look cool. Removing all aspects of nerd-factor, the IonFlow 50S Air Purifier is an energy-efficient and quiet machine that removes airborne pollutants without producing any ozone. The IonFlow 50S is especially effective in removing the smallest particles, which are often the greatest cause of discomfort and irritation. As a room is cleared of dust, smoke, pet dander, bacteria, mold and other allergens, these pollutants will collect on the outside of the unit’s…read more

Ge' Pendant

Pete — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:52:53 +0000

After seeing the Ge’ Pendant (2005), which hangs from a ceiling rose reminiscent of antique lamps, it may be surprising to learn its designer was once a member of the Memphis Group. The group was an Italian design movement known for bold colors and patterns. And yet, Ge’ is none of those things. Instead, Ferruccio Laviani has created a piece that draws from classical references, uniquely executed in polycarbonate. When switched on, it produces a transparency effect with delicate colors refract…read more

Tolomeo Clip Spot

Pete — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:48:18 +0000

When the Tolomeo Desk Lamp (1987) was honored with the Compasso d’Oro Award in 1989, the lamp was recognized for achieving the perfect marriage of design and engineering. Since then, the Tolomeo Collection has grown to include an assortment of sizes and colors. The Tolomeo design features a matte anodized aluminum diffuser that swivels 360 degrees and can be easily turned with a cool-to-the-touch steel handle. Able to be positioned anywhere indirect or direct lighting is needed, the Clip Spot is suitable fo…read more

Nelson Pear Pendant Lamp

Pete — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:18:34 +0000

Trained as an architect, George Nelson found a fresh solution to lighting design in the organic forms of his “bubble” lamps. The lamps were produced in 1952 by spray coating a skeleton of steel wire with a layer of translucent plastic that allowed light to shine softly through and protected the eye from glare. The tautly stretched plastic emphasizes the simple forms and sculptural qualities of the lamps. UL-listed. Bulb not included: Incandescent 150W/120V/E26/A21.…read more

Fucsia Pendant Lamp 8

Pete — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:51:22 +0000

From the master of modern lighting comes a light source within a reversed glass cone that provides both diffused and direct light over a dining table or desk. The blown-glass cone is sand-blasted at the edge to avoid glare and finished with a translucent silicone ring to protect cones from movement. Modular design allows installation as a single pendant or as a composition of cones whose shape recalls the flower for which the lamp is named. UL-listed. Bulb included: Incandescent 40W/120V/…read more

Nelson Crisscross Pendant

Pete — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:20:11 +0000

Trained as an architect, George Nelson found a fresh solution to lighting design in the organic forms of his “bubble” lamps. The lamps were first produced In 1952 by spray coating a skeleton of steel wire with a layer of translucent plastic that cuts glare but allows light to softly shine through. The tautly stretched plastic polymer emphasizes the simple forms and sculptural qualities of the lamps. All lamps are built to Nelson’s specifications. UL-listed. Bulb (not included): Incandescent 150…read more