bocci 28.1 single pendant lamp
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bocci 28.1 single pendant lamp
Design Omer Arbel, 2007
Blown glass, braided metal coaxial cable
Made in Vancouver BC by Bocci
28 is an exploration of specificity in manufacturing. Instead of designing form itself, here the intent was to design a system of making that yields form. Individual 28 pendants result from a complex glass blowing technique whereby air pressure is intermittently introduced into and then removed from a glass matrix which is intermittently heated and then rapidly cooled. The result is a distorted spherical shape with a composed collection of imploded inner shapes, one of which acts as a shade for a low voltage (12V, 20W) xenon or LED light source. 28's are possible with infinite versatility in color compositions, sizes and shapes. Each sphere contains an interior landscape of satellite shapes, including an opaque milk glass diffuser.
28.1 is a single 28 pendant hung from a canopy. Each diffuser houses a low voltage lamp. 28 pendants are designed to cluster in hexagonal shapes. They may also be clustered or composed in an ambient manner similar to their distant cousins the 14's. 28.1 uses strain relief connections, which allow the pendant lengths to be adjusted on site. Round, brushed-nickel canopies come standard with 10' feet of coaxial cable. Additional cable lengths are available in increments of 10' feet, up to a maximum of 100' 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.
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. Shallow & Deep canopies attach directly to a standard junction box. Flush Mini canopy requires transformers to be remote mounted and a drywaller to provide a finished look. The flush mini canopy is suitable for all common ceiling substrates if backed with plywood. This new canopy pairs with the flush mount anchor for a consistent finish for both random and sculptural cable installs. The flush mini canopy consists of two parts - the anchor and the finish cap. We recommend that the anchor be installed into 16 mm marine-grade plywood, ensuring a strong connection point for the canopy. The finish cap is first threaded onto the coaxial cable - the length of which is set by our new strain relief clip (capable of holding pendants up to 15 lbs/6.8kgs). The coaxial cable is then wired to the driver/transformer. The finish cap is then screwed into the anchor - leaving you with a minimal, flush exit point for the coax to emerge from. Unless otherwise specified, one transformer is sent for every 5 grouping of pendants. The LED version is only dimmable with quantities of 3 or more fixtures on the same driver, requires a ELV compatible dimmer.
6.5" dia. | cord: 10' - 100' L max | 3 lbs. | approved to UL standards by CSA
20W xenon long life bulb or 1W 2500K, 25,000 hour life LED
LED version is only dimmable in quantities of 3 or more | approved to UL standards by CSA
Blown glass, braided metal coaxial cable
Made in Vancouver BC by Bocci
28 is an exploration of specificity in manufacturing. Instead of designing form itself, here the intent was to design a system of making that yields form. Individual 28 pendants result from a complex glass blowing technique whereby air pressure is intermittently introduced into and then removed from a glass matrix which is intermittently heated and then rapidly cooled. The result is a distorted spherical shape with a composed collection of imploded inner shapes, one of which acts as a shade for a low voltage (12V, 20W) xenon or LED light source. 28's are possible with infinite versatility in color compositions, sizes and shapes. Each sphere contains an interior landscape of satellite shapes, including an opaque milk glass diffuser.
28.1 is a single 28 pendant hung from a canopy. Each diffuser houses a low voltage lamp. 28 pendants are designed to cluster in hexagonal shapes. They may also be clustered or composed in an ambient manner similar to their distant cousins the 14's. 28.1 uses strain relief connections, which allow the pendant lengths to be adjusted on site. Round, brushed-nickel canopies come standard with 10' feet of coaxial cable. Additional cable lengths are available in increments of 10' feet, up to a maximum of 100' 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.
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. Shallow & Deep canopies attach directly to a standard junction box. Flush Mini canopy requires transformers to be remote mounted and a drywaller to provide a finished look. The flush mini canopy is suitable for all common ceiling substrates if backed with plywood. This new canopy pairs with the flush mount anchor for a consistent finish for both random and sculptural cable installs. The flush mini canopy consists of two parts - the anchor and the finish cap. We recommend that the anchor be installed into 16 mm marine-grade plywood, ensuring a strong connection point for the canopy. The finish cap is first threaded onto the coaxial cable - the length of which is set by our new strain relief clip (capable of holding pendants up to 15 lbs/6.8kgs). The coaxial cable is then wired to the driver/transformer. The finish cap is then screwed into the anchor - leaving you with a minimal, flush exit point for the coax to emerge from. Unless otherwise specified, one transformer is sent for every 5 grouping of pendants. The LED version is only dimmable with quantities of 3 or more fixtures on the same driver, requires a ELV compatible dimmer.
6.5" dia. | cord: 10' - 100' L max | 3 lbs. | approved to UL standards by CSA
20W xenon long life bulb or 1W 2500K, 25,000 hour life LED
LED version is only dimmable in quantities of 3 or more | approved to UL standards by CSA
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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.