heracleum suspension light
by Bertjan Pot from Moooi
heracleum suspension light
Design Bertjan Pot, 2010
Metal frame, polycarbonate lenses, ultra thin suspension wire
Made in The Netherlands by Moooi
"Heracleum arrived at Moooi as a fantasy. I had the wish to light many LED-lights at the same time. I experimented with bundles of electricity wires that I shaped into a branch structure. During the development of the design it just seemed that too much soldering was required. Then Marcel Wanders had the 'luminous' idea to use his ELECTROSANDWICH® to make the design possible. The structure was coated with a plastic layer for isolation and on top of that a conductive layer to supply the LEDs with power. Using this technique it was possible to create a structure more slender than I had hoped for when I started the project. The technique and design are perfect for each other." - Bertjan Pot
Bertjan Pot is a designer of mostly furniture and lighting. His methods are concentrated in his interest in skins of the structural and non-structural kind. He studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven. He considers theory as something to think about and something to discuss when not designing. "When it comes to designing one should just design without being blocked by too many theories."
The decorative Heracleum LED lamp was inspired by the Heracleum plant. The white leaves/lenses ramify from one branch creating a very technical, natural structure. By using the technique of coating conductive layers, the lamp is very thin and delicate. A design not possible with normal wires. Heracleum II includes a new LED that allows endless technical possibilities, making this new version much more efficient while providing unique and sparkling illumination. Offered in white, copper or nickel. Dimmable.
small: 28.3" dia. | 20.9" h | 18.8 lbs. | transparent cable: 13.1' or 32' feet
includes 45 1180 lumen LEDs, 2600K, CRI 91
includes matching ABS canopy with power supply: 6.3" dia. | 3.2" h | UL listed
large: 38.6" dia. | 25.6" h | 22.1 lbs. | transparent cable: 13.1' or 32' feet
includes 63 1687 lumen LEDs, 2600K, CRI 91
includes matching ABS canopy with power supply: 6.3" dia. | 3.2" h | UL listed
Metal frame, polycarbonate lenses, ultra thin suspension wire
Made in The Netherlands by Moooi
"Heracleum arrived at Moooi as a fantasy. I had the wish to light many LED-lights at the same time. I experimented with bundles of electricity wires that I shaped into a branch structure. During the development of the design it just seemed that too much soldering was required. Then Marcel Wanders had the 'luminous' idea to use his ELECTROSANDWICH® to make the design possible. The structure was coated with a plastic layer for isolation and on top of that a conductive layer to supply the LEDs with power. Using this technique it was possible to create a structure more slender than I had hoped for when I started the project. The technique and design are perfect for each other." - Bertjan Pot
Bertjan Pot is a designer of mostly furniture and lighting. His methods are concentrated in his interest in skins of the structural and non-structural kind. He studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven. He considers theory as something to think about and something to discuss when not designing. "When it comes to designing one should just design without being blocked by too many theories."
The decorative Heracleum LED lamp was inspired by the Heracleum plant. The white leaves/lenses ramify from one branch creating a very technical, natural structure. By using the technique of coating conductive layers, the lamp is very thin and delicate. A design not possible with normal wires. Heracleum II includes a new LED that allows endless technical possibilities, making this new version much more efficient while providing unique and sparkling illumination. Offered in white, copper or nickel. Dimmable.
small: 28.3" dia. | 20.9" h | 18.8 lbs. | transparent cable: 13.1' or 32' feet
includes 45 1180 lumen LEDs, 2600K, CRI 91
includes matching ABS canopy with power supply: 6.3" dia. | 3.2" h | UL listed
large: 38.6" dia. | 25.6" h | 22.1 lbs. | transparent cable: 13.1' or 32' feet
includes 63 1687 lumen LEDs, 2600K, CRI 91
includes matching ABS canopy with power supply: 6.3" dia. | 3.2" h | UL listed
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Bertjan Pot
Bertjan Pot focuses on material and production processes. He enjoys computer aesthetics and industrial production methods. Almost all of his designs come from experiments in materials.
Moooi is named for the Dutch word for 'beautiful'. The third 'O' in the name stands for extra value in beauty. The Moooi design process is lead by Marcel Wanders in collaboration with other notable designers.