Artemide Calipso Surface-Mounted Ceiling Light
The Artemide Calipso Surface-Mounted Ceiling Light, designed by Neil Poulton, is a slim, low-profile ceiling fitting that pairs a clean rectangular frame with a detailed perforated optical grill. The Calipso is intended to provide comfortable ambient illumination and works particularly well in corridors, office zones and other elongated spaces.
The lamp's signature feature is an organic honeycomb grill formed from a fractal geometry derived from an image of the moon. The irregular, non-repetitive pattern is built from tubes of differing diameters and sits in deliberate contrast to the minimalist rectangular housing, finished in a uniform matte white in the supplied imagery.
Construction emphasises a highly detailed perforated texture across the downward face. The grill's impure geometry is both an aesthetic motif and a crafted optical element, giving the fitting a distinct, tactile character while maintaining a restrained overall silhouette.
Optically, the honeycomb structure acts as a diffuser to minimise glare and deliver even, comfortable ambient light emission through the decorative optical grill. The result is a calm, balanced illumination that reduces harsh shadows while still reading as an architectural element in the ceiling plane.
The Calipso is a surface/flush-mounted ceiling fitting with an IP20 rating, intended for indoor, dry locations. The product is supplied with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Please confirm lamp, driver and dimming details at specification stage where required for a project.
At Lighting Design Online we place this piece where considered form and reliable performance intersect. For projects that prioritise optical control and a subtle sculptural presence, Calipso offers a clear, design-led solution. We provide practical specification support to ensure the fitting's scale, siting and electrical requirements deliver the right outcome with professional assurance.
The Artemide Calipso Surface-Mounted Ceiling Light, designed by Neil Poulton, is a slim, low-profile ceiling fitting that pairs a clean rectangular frame with a detailed perforated optical grill. The Calipso is intended to provide comfortable ambient illumination and works particularly well in corridors, office zones and other elongated spaces.
The lamp's signature feature is an organic honeycomb grill formed from a fractal geometry derived from an image of the moon. The irregular, non-repetitive pattern is built from tubes of differing diameters and sits in deliberate contrast to the minimalist rectangular housing, finished in a uniform matte white in the supplied imagery.
Construction emphasises a highly detailed perforated texture across the downward face. The grill's impure geometry is both an aesthetic motif and a crafted optical element, giving the fitting a distinct, tactile character while maintaining a restrained overall silhouette.
Optically, the honeycomb structure acts as a diffuser to minimise glare and deliver even, comfortable ambient light emission through the decorative optical grill. The result is a calm, balanced illumination that reduces harsh shadows while still reading as an architectural element in the ceiling plane.
The Calipso is a surface/flush-mounted ceiling fitting with an IP20 rating, intended for indoor, dry locations. The product is supplied with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Please confirm lamp, driver and dimming details at specification stage where required for a project.
At Lighting Design Online we place this piece where considered form and reliable performance intersect. For projects that prioritise optical control and a subtle sculptural presence, Calipso offers a clear, design-led solution. We provide practical specification support to ensure the fitting's scale, siting and electrical requirements deliver the right outcome with professional assurance.
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The Artemide Calipso Surface-Mounted Ceiling Light, designed by Neil Poulton, is a slim, low-profile ceiling fitting that pairs a clean rectangular frame with a detailed perforated optical grill. The Calipso is intended to provide comfortable ambient illumination and works particularly well in corridors, office zones and other elongated spaces.
The lamp's signature feature is an organic honeycomb grill formed from a fractal geometry derived from an image of the moon. The irregular, non-repetitive pattern is built from tubes of differing diameters and sits in deliberate contrast to the minimalist rectangular housing, finished in a uniform matte white in the supplied imagery.
Construction emphasises a highly detailed perforated texture across the downward face. The grill's impure geometry is both an aesthetic motif and a crafted optical element, giving the fitting a distinct, tactile character while maintaining a restrained overall silhouette.
Optically, the honeycomb structure acts as a diffuser to minimise glare and deliver even, comfortable ambient light emission through the decorative optical grill. The result is a calm, balanced illumination that reduces harsh shadows while still reading as an architectural element in the ceiling plane.
The Calipso is a surface/flush-mounted ceiling fitting with an IP20 rating, intended for indoor, dry locations. The product is supplied with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Please confirm lamp, driver and dimming details at specification stage where required for a project.
At Lighting Design Online we place this piece where considered form and reliable performance intersect. For projects that prioritise optical control and a subtle sculptural presence, Calipso offers a clear, design-led solution. We provide practical specification support to ensure the fitting's scale, siting and electrical requirements deliver the right outcome with professional assurance.