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Melt Dichroic Large Portable Light
Portable light with a mirrored dichroic shade, 56 cm high, 50 cm wide, 500 lumens
500 × 560 × 500 mm
2024
Germany
2.8 kg
Approx. $1,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Melt Dichroic Large Portable Light (SKU MESP01CHD-PHUN01M1) combines an integrated LED module with a tripod base and a strap for hanging. Silver Polished Polycarbonate is its finish; the year of design is 2024 and its country of origin is Germany.
Dichroic shade
A hyper-reflective mirror when switched off, the polycarbonate shade is translucent once lit and takes on a hot-blown glass effect. Sunglass lenses inspired the dichroic diffuser: multi-layered PVD plating throws mixed colours around inside the shade.
Specifications
- Overall: 56 cm (22.0 in) high; 50 cm (19.7 in) wide and long
- Base: 28 cm (11.0 in) in diameter
- Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lb)
- Output: integrated LED, 500 lumens, 3000K, CRI above 90
- Dimmer: button, 3 steps
- Charge: 5 hours, 200 cm (78.7 in) cable, 5V
- Protection class: IP44 and Class III (SELV)
Story
Sunglass lenses
The dichroic diffuser draws on sunglass lenses. Layers of PVD plating scatter a mesmerising array of mixed colours across the shade, which shifts from hyper-reflective mirror to hot-blown glass effect.
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Collection
Melt
Tom Dixon's Melt collection (2014, with Front): vacuum-metallised polycarbonate orbs, mirrored when off, glowing like molten glass when lit. Pendants and lamps.
