bocci 21.3 Random three pendant chandelier
by omer arbel from Bocci
bocci 21.3 random three pendant chandelier
Design Omer Arbel, 2007
Raw porcelain, blown borosilicate glass, braided metal cable, steel
Made in Vancouver BC by Bocci
Inspired by the sporadic, perhaps discordant arrangement of barnacles on a rock surface, the 21 collection is fabricated from thin sheets of porcelain draped over inverted trumpet-shaped diffusers made of sandblasted borosilicate glass. The thin porcelain skin is allowed to dress the borosilicate core in whatever form occurs naturally - creating a unique shape in every iteration of the fabrication process. A strong contrast is established between the organically distributed soft light passing through the translucent white porcelain skin and the sharp, crisp light passing through the borosilicate glass diffuser.
21.3 is a random configuration of three 21 pendants hung from a round canopy. The pendants are designed to hang in a random configuration at times clustering and clumping together and others trailing off. The result is an ambient chandelier or field of light. Each diffuser houses a low voltage lamp. 21.3 uses strain relief connections, which allow the pendant lengths to be adjusted on site. Round canopy in white, black, or brushed-nickel come standard with 10 feet of coaxial cable. Additional cable lengths are available in increments of 10 feet, up to a maximum of 120 feet in special applications.
Bocci Creative Director Omer Arbel explores the intrinsic mechanical, physical, and chemical qualities of materials as fundamental departure points for making work. His interdisciplinary practice spans multiple scales and cultural-economic contexts. Omer Arbel's work has been exhibited in various museums around the world.
In 2005, Bocci was founded in a red barn surrounded by hay fields, on the periphery of Vancouver, Canada. The company launched with one product, 14, which became an instant classic and remains a design staple and bestseller. Today, Bocci has a growing portfolio of contemporary design ranging from light installations through to furniture and electrical sockets. All Bocci designs are developed, engineered, and fabricated in-house through an infrastructure calibrated to provide full control over technique, quality, and scale.
As an alternative to a built-in transformer, Bocci recommends mounting transformers remotely in a close, accessible and hidden location for ease of long term maintenance. Installation to be done by certified electrician to ensure code compliance. Canopy attaches directly to a standard junction box. Unless otherwise specified, one transformer is sent for every 3 grouping of pendants. Please call the hive showroom with any questions: 1-866-663-4483.
* Xenon version: 20W xenon bulb / 2600K / 196 lumens / dimmable with electronic low-voltage, trailing edge dimmer
* LED version: 1W LED bulb / 2500K / 130 lumens / dimmable with primary dimming
fixture: 13.7" diameter
diffusers: 5" w | 6.4" h
cord: 10' (adjustable on site)
Raw porcelain, blown borosilicate glass, braided metal cable, steel
Made in Vancouver BC by Bocci
Inspired by the sporadic, perhaps discordant arrangement of barnacles on a rock surface, the 21 collection is fabricated from thin sheets of porcelain draped over inverted trumpet-shaped diffusers made of sandblasted borosilicate glass. The thin porcelain skin is allowed to dress the borosilicate core in whatever form occurs naturally - creating a unique shape in every iteration of the fabrication process. A strong contrast is established between the organically distributed soft light passing through the translucent white porcelain skin and the sharp, crisp light passing through the borosilicate glass diffuser.
21.3 is a random configuration of three 21 pendants hung from a round canopy. The pendants are designed to hang in a random configuration at times clustering and clumping together and others trailing off. The result is an ambient chandelier or field of light. Each diffuser houses a low voltage lamp. 21.3 uses strain relief connections, which allow the pendant lengths to be adjusted on site. Round canopy in white, black, or brushed-nickel come standard with 10 feet of coaxial cable. Additional cable lengths are available in increments of 10 feet, up to a maximum of 120 feet in special applications.
Bocci Creative Director Omer Arbel explores the intrinsic mechanical, physical, and chemical qualities of materials as fundamental departure points for making work. His interdisciplinary practice spans multiple scales and cultural-economic contexts. Omer Arbel's work has been exhibited in various museums around the world.
In 2005, Bocci was founded in a red barn surrounded by hay fields, on the periphery of Vancouver, Canada. The company launched with one product, 14, which became an instant classic and remains a design staple and bestseller. Today, Bocci has a growing portfolio of contemporary design ranging from light installations through to furniture and electrical sockets. All Bocci designs are developed, engineered, and fabricated in-house through an infrastructure calibrated to provide full control over technique, quality, and scale.
As an alternative to a built-in transformer, Bocci recommends mounting transformers remotely in a close, accessible and hidden location for ease of long term maintenance. Installation to be done by certified electrician to ensure code compliance. Canopy attaches directly to a standard junction box. Unless otherwise specified, one transformer is sent for every 3 grouping of pendants. Please call the hive showroom with any questions: 1-866-663-4483.
* Xenon version: 20W xenon bulb / 2600K / 196 lumens / dimmable with electronic low-voltage, trailing edge dimmer
* LED version: 1W LED bulb / 2500K / 130 lumens / dimmable with primary dimming
fixture: 13.7" diameter
diffusers: 5" w | 6.4" h
cord: 10' (adjustable on site)
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omer arbel
Omer Arbel explores the intrinsic mechanical, physical, and chemical qualities of materials as fundamental departure points for creating. He is the recipient of the 2010 Ronald J. Thom Award for Early Design Achievement and the 2015 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Allied Arts Medal. Omer Arbel is the creative director of Bocci.
Bocci has a growing portfolio of contemporary design ranging from lighting to large public art projects. All Bocci designs are developed, engineered and fabricated in-house and calibrated to provide full control over technique, quality and scale.