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BRIGHT IDEAS

Par 18

by Catellani & Smith

he signature feature of the new
Par 18 models by Catellani &
TSmith are the spherical “golf glass”
elements, made from blown glass and
shaped in a mould specifically designed interchangeable light sources has allowed well as a distinctive lighting effect.
for the purpose by Bohemian master Catellani & Smith to create bespoke Par 18 is a wall lamp, available in the
glassmakers to obtain an exclusive texture chandeliers able to meet a variety of two standard finishes black and white.
based on the technical specifications and requests from customers. The extremely low-voltage COB LED
drawings by Catellani & Smith. A splendid new entry to this project source of Par 18 casts a diffused light, and
The aim was to maintain the is Par 18 Chandelier, which can be creates an enchanting pattern of shadows
transparency of the glass, while at the customised with bases of different sizes on the wall or ceiling, thanks to the
same time creating distinctive effects and with different finishes, with the irregular inner surface of the 16 cm glass
thanks to the interaction of the light with number and height of the elements sphere. Incorporated into the circular
the irregular inner surface of the spheres. determined by the customer. In addition, base is a brass joint that enables a 350°
The new series is composed of the striking Par 18 Chandelier can be made using rotation on the horizontal axis and up to
Par 18 Chandelier and the Par 18 wall lamp. spheres with the same diameter (8 cm or 90° on the vertical axis, so that the beam
Par 18 Chandelier is a creation replete 16 cm), or a combination of both sizes. of light can be adjusted in the desired
with character, suitable for residential, Thanks to the transparency of the direction and enchanting light effects
contract and hotel settings. Over the last glass and the slender cables that support recreated on the wall. dw
few years, the development of a low- the pendants, Par 18 Chandelier offers a
voltage system with premium-quality, splendidly light, elegant composition, as www.catellanismith.com/en/

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