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Chlorophyta Chandelier, Contemporary Customizable Lighting with Algae Lampshades

About the Item

Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior. After years of research, the nea studio team has found the formula for treating the green marine algae (Chlorophyta) so that it becomes firm yet flexible, to ensure durability. The material retains its original organic nature, smoothness and color so that each hand-crafted light shade becomes a unique sculpture. The colors of the translucent algae is varied, rich and vibrant. In our research in LED lighting, we have found that an important way to make LED light warmer is to filter it through natural materials. Texture and shape are also main factors; the unpredictable form of each algae shade after the drying/molding process, as well as its tactile textured surface, help to dissipate the light in a manner that glows more softly. The frame is golden-hued brass or bronze to reflect the LED bulbs in a warm light. As LED lighting technology improves, its color range will widen; currently, however, the range is still narrow and therefore benefits from skillful filtering and dispersion tactics. In an increasingly high-tech global world, local organic materials with known origins are familiar and connect to the natural world. The idea of the lamps originated from a PhD research project about materials and light. I had been searching for biomaterials that were translucent and locally sourced to filter and soften the light of LED bulbs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2021
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    5-6 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2174325502982

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