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Mirror Ball 20in Pendant
A 20 inch spherical pendant with a mirrored finish that reflects its surroundings
500 × 500 × 500 mm
2002
Germany
Approx. $1,400 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Mirror Ball 20in Pendant is a completely spherical ceiling light with an ultra-visible mirrored finish, product code MBB50G-PUSM3, in Gold Polished Polycarbonate. Each light dynamically reflects its environment.
Construction
A lightweight transparent plastic sphere is made by blow moulding and coated with a micro-thin layer of aluminium by vacuum metallisation, processes similar to high-end sunglasses production. The collection combines a durable polycarbonate shade with electroplated steel components and a matching ceiling rose, crafted in Germany.
Specifications
- Shade: 50 cm (19.7 in) diameter; weight 2.61 kg
- Light: CRI above 90, 800 lm at 3000K, from the included 6W LED
- Cable: clear, 250 cm; 100-120V, 50-60Hz, mains dimmable
Story
Space exploration and engineering
The Mirror Ball collection is inspired by the bold engineering of space exploration pioneers. Each piece is an ultra-visible, highly reflective statement object made with advanced manufacturing techniques.
Space helmets and disco balls
The collection takes design inspiration from space helmets and disco balls. Its clean spherical silhouette complements any backdrop, colour scheme or interior style. Year of design: 2002.
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Collection
Mirror Ball
Tom Dixon's Mirror Ball collection: spherical pendants, pendant systems and a floor chandelier in mirrored polycarbonate, inspired by space engineering.
