Artemide Calipso Pendant
The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large-scale suspended ceiling light that reads as both a sculptural object and an ambient luminaire. The range explores an impure, organic geometry derived from an image-based algorithm, producing a honeycomb array that feels simultaneously natural and engineered.
The fixture takes the form of a shallow circular disc made from a dense cluster of vertical cylindrical tubes of varying diameters. This irregular honeycomb arrangement defines the pendant visually and optically; the perimeter presents a subtle ribbed texture formed by the convex tube surfaces. Colour temperature options are available in 2700K and 3000K.
The Calipso shown features a matte light grey exterior and a mosaic-like translucent underside where each tube acts as an individual light aperture. The combination of a structured outer shell and a complex internal geometry gives the piece a refined, architectural presence suitable for considered interiors.
Light is emitted through the cellular array to produce even, comfortable ambient illumination and soft shadowing rather than a single glare source. The design positions the pendant between residential and professional use, where sculptural ambience is required over purely task lighting.
The pendant is suspended by four ultra-thin aircraft cables with a separate, thicker electrical cord rising to the ceiling connection. The product has an IP20 rating, indicating interior use in dry zones. The provided data does not specify lamp/driver inclusions or dimming compatibility; please contact us for technical confirmation.
At Lighting Design Online we treat the Calipso as a design-led choice: a sculptural ambient fitting that resolves the need for even ceiling illumination while adding clear visual character. We offer project-friendly support and professional assurance to help specify the correct variant and to confirm technical details so your outcome is both deliberate and durable.
The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large-scale suspended ceiling light that reads as both a sculptural object and an ambient luminaire. The range explores an impure, organic geometry derived from an image-based algorithm, producing a honeycomb array that feels simultaneously natural and engineered.
The fixture takes the form of a shallow circular disc made from a dense cluster of vertical cylindrical tubes of varying diameters. This irregular honeycomb arrangement defines the pendant visually and optically; the perimeter presents a subtle ribbed texture formed by the convex tube surfaces. Colour temperature options are available in 2700K and 3000K.
The Calipso shown features a matte light grey exterior and a mosaic-like translucent underside where each tube acts as an individual light aperture. The combination of a structured outer shell and a complex internal geometry gives the piece a refined, architectural presence suitable for considered interiors.
Light is emitted through the cellular array to produce even, comfortable ambient illumination and soft shadowing rather than a single glare source. The design positions the pendant between residential and professional use, where sculptural ambience is required over purely task lighting.
The pendant is suspended by four ultra-thin aircraft cables with a separate, thicker electrical cord rising to the ceiling connection. The product has an IP20 rating, indicating interior use in dry zones. The provided data does not specify lamp/driver inclusions or dimming compatibility; please contact us for technical confirmation.
At Lighting Design Online we treat the Calipso as a design-led choice: a sculptural ambient fitting that resolves the need for even ceiling illumination while adding clear visual character. We offer project-friendly support and professional assurance to help specify the correct variant and to confirm technical details so your outcome is both deliberate and durable.
Original: $1,447.27
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$434.18Description
The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large-scale suspended ceiling light that reads as both a sculptural object and an ambient luminaire. The range explores an impure, organic geometry derived from an image-based algorithm, producing a honeycomb array that feels simultaneously natural and engineered.
The fixture takes the form of a shallow circular disc made from a dense cluster of vertical cylindrical tubes of varying diameters. This irregular honeycomb arrangement defines the pendant visually and optically; the perimeter presents a subtle ribbed texture formed by the convex tube surfaces. Colour temperature options are available in 2700K and 3000K.
The Calipso shown features a matte light grey exterior and a mosaic-like translucent underside where each tube acts as an individual light aperture. The combination of a structured outer shell and a complex internal geometry gives the piece a refined, architectural presence suitable for considered interiors.
Light is emitted through the cellular array to produce even, comfortable ambient illumination and soft shadowing rather than a single glare source. The design positions the pendant between residential and professional use, where sculptural ambience is required over purely task lighting.
The pendant is suspended by four ultra-thin aircraft cables with a separate, thicker electrical cord rising to the ceiling connection. The product has an IP20 rating, indicating interior use in dry zones. The provided data does not specify lamp/driver inclusions or dimming compatibility; please contact us for technical confirmation.
At Lighting Design Online we treat the Calipso as a design-led choice: a sculptural ambient fitting that resolves the need for even ceiling illumination while adding clear visual character. We offer project-friendly support and professional assurance to help specify the correct variant and to confirm technical details so your outcome is both deliberate and durable.