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BUNNIK, NL

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About Pascal Smelik

SLOWING DOWN THE PRESENT Pascal Smelik creates works of art that provoke a feeling of delay. An inner reaction to the fast-paced world we live in. Reflecting his desired state of mind of slowing down the present, a way he would love to live. By carefully experimenting with natural processes and forms he creates works of art that are literally ‘in the moment’. His works, referred as ‘collectible design’, has been featured and exhibited in galleries and leading art fairs around the world. Pascal Smelik mainly works with small series, limited editions and site or context ...Read More

Established in 20101stDibs seller since 2022

Featured Pieces

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset From Stone 'L' , Mounted Light Sculpture, AP

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Title: Helios, sunrise from stone Material: glass, electrodes, transformers, steel and marble. Gas: helium Size: 195cm (l) x 120cm (ø) / 76.7″ (l) x 47.2″(ø) Year: 2021 Edition: AP ...

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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset From Stone 'L' , Mounted Light Sculpture, AP

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down, Custom Candelabra, Collectible Design

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

The Upside Down Custom candelabra is a site specific and custom-made Candelabra. This collectible design object is designed by Pascal Smelik and produced by the finest craftsman in the Netherlands. In collaboration with the client, Pascal Smelik will design and create a custom-made candelabra which meets the requirements (the sky is the limit) of the client and make sure it connects with the space you have in mind. The Custom-Made Candelabra will come as a one of a kind or in a serie (max. 10) discussed with the client Due to the production method of hot wax...

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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Candelabras

Materials

Other, Aluminum, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, ...

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down, Custom Candelabra, Collectible Design

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset from Stone 'S', Wall Light Sculpture, AP

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Title: Helios, sunrise from stone Material: glass, electrodes, transformers, steel and marble. Gas: helium Size: 130cm (l) x 80cm (ø) / 51.2″ (l) x 31.5″(...

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2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Other, Steel, Brass

Pascal Smelik, Helios Sunset from Stone 'S', Wall Light Sculpture, AP

Pascal Smelik, the Upside Down, 5-Armed Candelabra, Collectible Design

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

The upsidedown 5 armed aluminum candelabra is made in an edition of 10. This 'collectible design' objects contains a self-developed production method of hot wax...

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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum

Pascal Smelik, the Upside Down, 5-Armed Candelabra, Collectible Design

Pascal Smelik, the Upside Down, 5-Armed Candelabra, 'Collectible Design'

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

The upside down 5 armed bronze candelabra is made in an edition of 10. This 'collectible design' object contains a self-developed production method of hot wax solidifying in cold wat...

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pascal Smelik, the Upside Down, 5-Armed Candelabra, 'Collectible Design'

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down Stool, Cast Aluminum, 2009, AP

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

The Upside Down Stool is modeled by hand, upside down in an aquarium. This is done using a method by which hot wax is injected into cold water. The hot wax is...

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down Stool, Cast Aluminum, 2009, AP

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Coral Red, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Title: helios coral red. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminum (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) with a touch of Neon Emission: Red Ambiance: Expressive Size:...

Category

2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Coral Red, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Deep Sky Blue, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Title: helios coral red. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminum (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) with a touch of Neon Emission: Red Ambiance: Expressive Size:...

Category

2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Deep Sky Blue, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Sunset Orange, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Title: helios sunset orange. Material: glass, electrodes, transformers aluminium (fine structure finished) Gas: Helium (He) Emission: Orange to pink Ambiance: Innocent Size: 125 cm (...

Category

2010s Dutch Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Pascal Smelik, Helios Unlimited, Sunset Orange, Wall Light Sculpture, 2023

Pascal Smelik, Drip Candlestick 'S' Silver Plated Pols Potten, Dutch Design

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

Drip is a Candleholder designed by Pascal Smelik for the Dutch Design Label Pols Potten. Designer Pascal Smelik is fascinated by deformity as a concept. Through an experiment where Smelik applied liquid wax in water he created the wax models that became the shape of these elegant aluminum brass plated Candleholders. This design invites you to light up the room, use it as part of your evening table décor, or as a stand-alone object – try combining multiple Drip Candleholders...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

Pascal Smelik, Drip Candlestick 'S' Silver Plated Pols Potten, Dutch Design

Pascal Smelik, Drip Candlestick 'S' Gold Plated for Pols Potten, Back in Stock

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

After two times sold out within my first month as an artist / designer on 1stDIBS, I got 10 of these new pieces back in stock. Drip is a candleholder designed by Pascal Smelik for the Dutch Design Label Pols Potten. Designer Pascal Smelik is fascinated by deformity as a concept. Through an experiment where Smelik applied liquid wax in water he created the wax models that became the shape of these elegant aluminum brass plated Candleholders. This design invites you to light up the room, use it as part of your evening table décor, or as a stand-alone object – try combining multiple drip candleholders...

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate

Pascal Smelik, Drip Candlestick 'S' Gold Plated for Pols Potten, Back in Stock

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down Stool, Casted Aluminum, 2009, Proof of Concept

By Pascal Smelik

Located in BUNNIK, UT

The Upside Down Stool is modeled by hand, upside down in an aquarium. This is done using a method by which hot wax is injected into cold water. The hot wax is poured in a large syringe, and is injected into the cold water. Pascal Smelik...

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Pascal Smelik, The Upside Down Stool, Casted Aluminum, 2009, Proof of Concept

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More About Pascal Smelik

2021, Pascal Smelik in front of his work Helios. Title: Helios, sunset from stone Material: glass, electrodes, transformers, marble. Gas: helium (He) Size: 16' 251⁄64" (l) x 3' 11¼" (Ø). Year: 2021

2010, Pascal Smelik in his first studio in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

2018, Pascal Smelik with wax model for The Upside Down Candelabra

2016, Pascal Smelik setting up an 5 armed Upside Down Candleholder for a photoshoot

2018, Upside Down Private Commission, 10 feet long polished aluminum candelabra

2023 (expected release), render of Frozen Growth salon table. polished casted brass.

2018, part of proces. Shooting day of the Upside Down video. Liquid hot wax solidified in cold water.

2022, part of process, the art of bending light. Excited Xenon gas in a vacuum glass bended by a magnetic field.

2021, Pascal Smelik bending glass for Helios

2022, part of process, sketch of Helios and excited helium gas in a glass vacuum