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Melt Medium Surface Light
A 50 cm distorted polycarbonate surface light with an integrated 6W LED, made in Germany
500 × 500 × 270 mm
Germany
1.9 kg
Approx. $1,400 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Melt Medium Surface Light (MESS03BR-WUSM2) is a beautifully distorted LED fixture whose polycarbonate shade measures 50 cm across and 50 cm high. Germany is its country of manufacture.
Construction
The polycarbonate shade has a semi-metallised, plated finish with a mirrored surface. The source is a 6W LED, included.
Specifications
- Size: W 50 x D 27 x H 50 cm (19.7 x 10.6 x 19.7 in)
- Weight: 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
- Output: 800 lm at 3000K, CRI above 90, 9W
- Supply: 100-120V and 50-60Hz; the mains dimmer type is leading and trailing edge
- Environment: indoor, dry; 50000 hours on the integrated source
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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.








