Artemide Calipso Pendant
The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large, low-profile ceiling light that reads as both an architectural object and a practical source of broad, diffused downward illumination. The Calipso range translates an organic, irregular geometry into a statement pendant suited to expansive interior spaces.
Formed as a wide, flat disc, Calipso uses a dense cluster of vertical tubes to create a honeycomb surface that controls light and shadow. The lamp is offered in two colour temperatures: 2700K and 3000K, allowing a warm or slightly cooler warm white depending on the scheme.
The body is made from hundreds of cylindrical apertures arranged in varying diameters to produce an impure, fractal texture. The exterior presents a uniform matte light grey or silver appearance and a ribbed side profile. Suspension is by four thin, adjustable tension cables, with a separate grey electrical cord for power.
Optically the honeycomb array provides even, comfortable light emission with reduced glare, delivering broad downward illumination ideal for communal or reception areas. Calipso is described as positioned halfway between domestic and professional use, so it works well where architectural presence and high-quality ambient light are required.
Note the pendant is specified with an IP20 rating for indoor use and carries a five-year manufacturer warranty. The range is available in two colour-temperature variants; consult the product page for exact dimensions and installation details.
At Lighting Design Online we present Calipso as a considered choice when you need an object that balances sculptural form with reliable performance. Our guidance focuses on the right outcome for the space, combining professional assurance and project-friendly advice so the pendant integrates with layered lighting plans and technical constraints.
The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large, low-profile ceiling light that reads as both an architectural object and a practical source of broad, diffused downward illumination. The Calipso range translates an organic, irregular geometry into a statement pendant suited to expansive interior spaces.
Formed as a wide, flat disc, Calipso uses a dense cluster of vertical tubes to create a honeycomb surface that controls light and shadow. The lamp is offered in two colour temperatures: 2700K and 3000K, allowing a warm or slightly cooler warm white depending on the scheme.
The body is made from hundreds of cylindrical apertures arranged in varying diameters to produce an impure, fractal texture. The exterior presents a uniform matte light grey or silver appearance and a ribbed side profile. Suspension is by four thin, adjustable tension cables, with a separate grey electrical cord for power.
Optically the honeycomb array provides even, comfortable light emission with reduced glare, delivering broad downward illumination ideal for communal or reception areas. Calipso is described as positioned halfway between domestic and professional use, so it works well where architectural presence and high-quality ambient light are required.
Note the pendant is specified with an IP20 rating for indoor use and carries a five-year manufacturer warranty. The range is available in two colour-temperature variants; consult the product page for exact dimensions and installation details.
At Lighting Design Online we present Calipso as a considered choice when you need an object that balances sculptural form with reliable performance. Our guidance focuses on the right outcome for the space, combining professional assurance and project-friendly advice so the pendant integrates with layered lighting plans and technical constraints.
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The Artemide Calipso pendant, designed by Neil Poulton, is a large, low-profile ceiling light that reads as both an architectural object and a practical source of broad, diffused downward illumination. The Calipso range translates an organic, irregular geometry into a statement pendant suited to expansive interior spaces.
Formed as a wide, flat disc, Calipso uses a dense cluster of vertical tubes to create a honeycomb surface that controls light and shadow. The lamp is offered in two colour temperatures: 2700K and 3000K, allowing a warm or slightly cooler warm white depending on the scheme.
The body is made from hundreds of cylindrical apertures arranged in varying diameters to produce an impure, fractal texture. The exterior presents a uniform matte light grey or silver appearance and a ribbed side profile. Suspension is by four thin, adjustable tension cables, with a separate grey electrical cord for power.
Optically the honeycomb array provides even, comfortable light emission with reduced glare, delivering broad downward illumination ideal for communal or reception areas. Calipso is described as positioned halfway between domestic and professional use, so it works well where architectural presence and high-quality ambient light are required.
Note the pendant is specified with an IP20 rating for indoor use and carries a five-year manufacturer warranty. The range is available in two colour-temperature variants; consult the product page for exact dimensions and installation details.
At Lighting Design Online we present Calipso as a considered choice when you need an object that balances sculptural form with reliable performance. Our guidance focuses on the right outcome for the space, combining professional assurance and project-friendly advice so the pendant integrates with layered lighting plans and technical constraints.