Kurage3: The Fiber-Optic Chandelier

Schemata Studio have designed a striking fiber-optic chandelier, with new thin fiber-optic cable, which they've named Kurage3.

This lamp is the third in a series. The previous lamps had 1.0 mm thick fiber-optic cable. This one has 1.5 mm, making the chandelier brighter.

One of the most intriguing features is that the brightness is controlled by adjusting the curve of the chandelier. If you make the chandelier's fiber-optic cables curve past the critical angle for the 1.5-mm cable, instead of shooting through the tube of glass, the light emitted from an LED light source leaks out. That's how why it dims. It also sports a natural, messy and organic look.

[via Yanko Design, photos via Schemata Studio]

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i really wish you guys wouldnt post so many things that arent available in the US. i know that all of your readership isnt here, but most of it is, right? i feel like i've clicked through to find the product and the page is in chinese or something several times recently. its just disappointing. =)

posted by beesknees on August 21st 2008 at 8:48am
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