Mori pendant lamps by Rich Brilliant Willing encase light in a cocoon
Webbed fabric is stretched over crossed wire hoops to form these cocoon-like pendant lamps by New York studio Rich Brilliant Willing.
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The collection of Mori lamps by Rich Brilliant Willing is named after a type of moth that emerges from the chrysalides of transformed silkworms.
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"Bombyx Mori, a silkmoth and metamorphosed relative of the silkworm, is the fixture's namesake and is incredibly fitting, considering this LED pendant's glowing cocoon-like effect," said the studio.
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To create the translucent pendants, a skin of webbed material was stretched over the thin steel hoops to form a tensile cover.
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A layer of white matte lacquer was then sprayed over the material to coat and seal the threads, resulting in a durable shades.
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When the LED bulb inside is illuminated, a soft glow permeates through the membrane and the metal frame becomes more visible.
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Four rounded shapes with variations in height and width form the collection, which was launched during New York design week last month.
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The designs can be installed as individual elements or a cluster featuring combinations of the different sizes.
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We've also featured another lighting collection shown during New York design week, which includes brass designs that imitate the shapes of unfurling plants and musical instruments by Roll & Hill.
See our coverage of New York design week 2014 »