eames galaxy pendant lamp
Design Charles & Ray Eames, 1949
Aluminum, PMMA
Made in Italy by Cassina
For the first time ever - Cassina and The Eames Office has put the Eames Galaxy Pendant Lamp into production. Originally designed for "The Exhibition for Modern Living" at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1949, this masterpiece was never marketed due to the technological limitations of the lighting industry at the time. The original prototype of this design was made in the Eames Office from automotive components and different sized brass tubes inserted into a sphere made from a wooden croquet ball resulting in an enchanting explosion of light.
From the genius of Charles and Ray Eames - Cassina has developed this burst of light for serial production in close collaboration with the Eames Office. In-depth research combined with the careful implementation of modern technology and materials safeguarded the original Eames design process, inspiration and special magic. This Charles & Ray Eames icon, made possible by special cooperation of The Eames Office and Cassina Lighting Collection is truly an important development in the canon of Eames designs.
Winner of The 2024 Interior Design NYCxDESIGN Awards 'Iconic Products' category.
Galaxy is composed of a center sphere with 36 light rods of varying lengths that illuminate the surrounding area like the stars in a galaxy.
Light source: 48w integrated LEDs (2700K - 5760 lumens - 95 CRI)
39.4" diameter | 39.4" h | cable: 106.3"
47.2" diameter | 47.2" h | cable: 106.3"
Aluminum, PMMA
Made in Italy by Cassina
For the first time ever - Cassina and The Eames Office has put the Eames Galaxy Pendant Lamp into production. Originally designed for "The Exhibition for Modern Living" at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1949, this masterpiece was never marketed due to the technological limitations of the lighting industry at the time. The original prototype of this design was made in the Eames Office from automotive components and different sized brass tubes inserted into a sphere made from a wooden croquet ball resulting in an enchanting explosion of light.
From the genius of Charles and Ray Eames - Cassina has developed this burst of light for serial production in close collaboration with the Eames Office. In-depth research combined with the careful implementation of modern technology and materials safeguarded the original Eames design process, inspiration and special magic. This Charles & Ray Eames icon, made possible by special cooperation of The Eames Office and Cassina Lighting Collection is truly an important development in the canon of Eames designs.
Winner of The 2024 Interior Design NYCxDESIGN Awards 'Iconic Products' category.
Galaxy is composed of a center sphere with 36 light rods of varying lengths that illuminate the surrounding area like the stars in a galaxy.
Light source: 48w integrated LEDs (2700K - 5760 lumens - 95 CRI)
39.4" diameter | 39.4" h | cable: 106.3"
47.2" diameter | 47.2" h | cable: 106.3"
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