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Skynest Suspension
Marcel Wanders pendant lamp with a woven LED and textile dome that emits diffused light.
904 × 213 × 904 mm
2022
Approx. $4,900 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Skynest Suspension is a pendant lamp by Marcel Wanders that emits diffused light. A textile tube and an LED strip are woven together into a shallow dome, and three colours are offered.
Construction
- Dome: polyester mesh, made from fabric that is recycled and recyclable
- Light elements: luminous and dark parts joined by micro-connectors
- Fixing: balancing system built in; aluminium ring for snap-fit assembly
- Ceiling rose: painted plastic with integrated electronics for DALI, PUSH, 0-10 V and 1-10 V dimming
- Build: glue-free, so it can be disassembled for recycling
Specifications
- Overall size: diameter 904 mm, dome height 213 mm (cord not included)
- US version: 78 W, 100-240 V, 2700 K, IP 20
Story
Weaving as a light source
Marcel Wanders designed Skynest Suspension in 2022. He takes the tradition of handcrafted weaving and applies it to the light itself: the woven basket is the source of illumination rather than a shade around one. Textile-covered LED strips form a glowing network, and the result feels both familiar and futuristic.
A floating nest of light
The name Skynest suggests a nest of light suspended in the air. The pendant is made without glue and from recycled materials.
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