Searching for Polyhedral Light Fixture
November 21, 2011 5:04 AM Subscribe
Looking for a polyhedral chandelier / light fixture.
I'm currently in the market for a light fixture / chandelier to put into a 2-story entryway. I recently wandered into Restoration Hardware and saw this.
My first reaction was that it was pretty neat -- I hadn't even considered something like it, and now I am. However, it's not entirely right for me. I'm not a big fan of the dark steel coloration of it, and I'm also not 100% sure on the exposed light bulb.
So, what I'm looking for is suggestions for light fixtures that meet the following criteria:
First, it has to be polyhedral. For entirely geeky reasons, I would love for it to be an icosahedron, but other options would be considered (dodecahedron is a close second).
Second, it needs to be either brushed nickel, chrome, or alternately some sort of plastic (white).
Enclosed or non-enclosed bulb is debateable -- I'd be willing to take a look at either.
It also needs to be big enough to be in a 2-story entryway without looking tiny.
My google-fu has failed me so far. What say you, MeFi interior decorators?
I'm currently in the market for a light fixture / chandelier to put into a 2-story entryway. I recently wandered into Restoration Hardware and saw this.
My first reaction was that it was pretty neat -- I hadn't even considered something like it, and now I am. However, it's not entirely right for me. I'm not a big fan of the dark steel coloration of it, and I'm also not 100% sure on the exposed light bulb.
So, what I'm looking for is suggestions for light fixtures that meet the following criteria:
First, it has to be polyhedral. For entirely geeky reasons, I would love for it to be an icosahedron, but other options would be considered (dodecahedron is a close second).
Second, it needs to be either brushed nickel, chrome, or alternately some sort of plastic (white).
Enclosed or non-enclosed bulb is debateable -- I'd be willing to take a look at either.
It also needs to be big enough to be in a 2-story entryway without looking tiny.
My google-fu has failed me so far. What say you, MeFi interior decorators?
You might also want to consider looking at Moroccan or Moravian lights. They have strong geometric shapes.
posted by gagoumot at 7:04 AM on November 21, 2011
posted by gagoumot at 7:04 AM on November 21, 2011
There is a wood version which you might be able to paint white; a careful prep job could make it indistinguishable from plastic, especially from a few feet away. Although it seems kind of silly to do all that work for a light fixture that already is pretty expensive. Another option is to have a local metalworker make one up for you; I don't know how much that would be (and it probably varies according to what material and how you finish it) Locally I would approach this guy about commissioning such a piece, but would also ask at plain old welding shops as well.
If you are unsure about the exposed bulb you might consider a big globe or other specially shaped bulb.
posted by TedW at 7:43 AM on November 21, 2011
If you are unsure about the exposed bulb you might consider a big globe or other specially shaped bulb.
posted by TedW at 7:43 AM on November 21, 2011
One other suggestion would be to buy something like this and have it made into a lamp. We had a local shop make a lamp for a retiring colleague out of an unused anesthetic vaporizer and it was pretty inexpensive.
posted by TedW at 8:02 AM on November 21, 2011
posted by TedW at 8:02 AM on November 21, 2011
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posted by jon1270 at 5:10 AM on November 21, 2011