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The Planet Gong suspension lamp is a visual tribute to the mythological universe of the progressive rock band Gong. Designer …
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The Planet Gong suspension lamp is a visual tribute to the mythological universe of the progressive rock band Gong. Designer Dario Nasuti sought to materialize the "Planet Gong" often mentioned in the group's lyrics, imagining it as a pulsating, asymmetrical entity. The work is not just a light fixture, but a spatial narrative blending music, geometry, and high-end upcycling.
The Process: Industrial Metamorphosis
The uniqueness of this piece lies in the choice of the base module: 250 steel cones originally intended for frying Sicilian cannoli. Through a meticulous manual assembly process in his workshop in Parma, Italy, these elements are joined to form a 35 cm diameter sphere. The designer deliberately pursued constructive asymmetry, leaving an irregular crack in the structure that serves as a luminous crater. This approach guarantees the total uniqueness of the work: the arrangement of the modules and the shape of the opening make it impossible to create two identical pieces.
Alchemy of Reflections: Steel and Gold
Planet Gong plays with a sophisticated chromatic and material contrast:
The Exterior: The natural finish of the polished steel of the 250 cones reflects the surrounding environment in a fragmented and dynamic way.
The Interior: The choice of a 7W LED bulb with a silver-topped dome is central to the lighting scheme. The warm light, bouncing off the internal conical walls, undergoes a visual alchemy: the silver of the steel transforms into a golden glow, creating an unexpected warmth that emerges only through the asymmetrical fissure.
Handcrafted in Italy
Each piece is entirely handcrafted by Dario Nasuti in Parma, the heart of Italian mechanical excellence. The work features no powder coating, celebrating the purity of the metal and the ingenuity of creative reuse. It is a piece dedicated to those seeking research design capable of transforming the repetition of an industrial object into a contemporary art icon.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).
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- Dimensions
- 13.78ʺW × 13.78ʺD × 47.24ʺL
- Styles
- Industrial
- Modern
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Made to Order
- Estimated Lead Time: 8 weeks
- Materials
- Steel
- Color
- Silver
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - Cancel within 24 hours. This item is non-returnable.
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