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Totem Light by Daniel Boddam

About the Item

Conceived as a sculpted and sacred object, Totem Light by Daniel Boddam Studio embraces a duality of expression; highly machined yet inspired by nature. The light’s triangulated composition reflects the petals of a bougainvillea flower, arranged to shield the plant’s central stem. Similarly, the light’s three sheets of glass are screw fixed to custom triangular steel cleats, while a central rod suspends three LED tube lights within. These illuminated elements float ethereally beyond the glass shroud, forming a vertical, crystalline structure and striking statement piece. “I liked the idea of the light having an embodied spirit,” reflects Boddam. “The interplay of light and shadow passes through and around the totem, activating the edges of the glass and creating a dialogue between solid and void, positive and negative,” he says. Australian designed and made to order, the Totem Light is available in Bronze Metal with Bronze Glass. Lead time: 8-12 weeks. Daniel Boddam Studio is an Australian architecture and design practice driven by a pursuit of simplicity. Establishing his eponymous studio in 2013, Boddam quickly committed himself to “the poetry of reduction”– his singular belief that a sense of calm and wellbeing can be achieved through design. Regardless of expression – architecture, interiors or furniture design – Boddam seeks to inspire human engagement and a connection with nature whilst celebrating the artisanal.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71.93 in (182.7 cm)Width: 7.72 in (19.6 cm)Depth: 7.72 in (19.6 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2022
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
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  • Seller Location:
    Sydney, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7272231030482
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