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Overlap
Anastassiades' cocoon pendant: two interlocking rings that appear to press against a soft membrane.
2018
Approx. $3,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
Overlap Suspension 1 (F4633009, White) is a suspension lamp emitting diffused light, designed by Michael Anastassiades in 2018. Two interlocking rings appear to press against a soft membrane, barely revealing the structure beneath.
Construction
- Internal structure in white powder-coated steel
- Diffuser in Cocoon resin with a transparent protective spray finish
- Interlocking ring in polished, gold-plated galvanic steel
- Die-cast zamak ceiling rose in polished, gold-plated galvanic finish
Specifications
- White cord of 2700 mm; gold canopy of 113 mm diameter and 32 mm height
- Net weight 2.1 kg; indoor dry location, IP 20
Story
A tribute to the Cocoon technique
Michael Anastassiades designed Overlap as a contemporary tribute to the way Flos has used the Cocoon technique, a method first borrowed from US industry and applied to lighting.
Geometry and tension
The two interlocking rings appear to press against the soft membrane and barely reveal the structure beneath. The lamp is inspired by both geometry and tension, a study in contrast captured in a floating, luminous volume.
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