omer arbel series 21 pendant lamp
posted by the scholar on October 15th, 2007filed under: clay, design, glass, lighting
check out these sculptural, brown baggy looking porcelain and glass series 21 lights from vancouver-based designer omer arbel. they’re inspired by the random natural arrangement of barnacles on rocks, but to me they sort of look like mushrooms (it’s the color in these photos, i know). thin sheets of white porcelain are wrapped around assorted sizes of frosted blown pyrex glass cones. the handmade nature of this process guarantees a unique, one-off looking style for each lamp, and a break from the traditional methods of working with porcelain.
they hang from a metal cable and attach to a brushed silver canopy. singles run $359 each, but multiples can be ordered as well as custom pieces.
can you imagine how cool the 26 light piece is that they offer?
unica home is taking advance orders now.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
I can’t believe that’s porcelain. It looks like fabric. Very cool.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
it does look like fabric bob. very cool.
thanks for the visit!
October 16th, 2007 at 8:07 am
beautiful. they remind me of paper blowing in the wind… or caught in a tree.
October 16th, 2007 at 8:27 am
hi sosser,
they do look like they’re windblown! i love the sculptural quality they have.
November 16th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
so delicate and special looking
November 16th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
hi maryam,
they look as delicate as a wind chime to me. i think they would be so gorgeous hanging over a dining table or in a foyer.
nice to see you! 🙂