Fad*ish- fashion and design

For starters, Ornametrical is not your typical chandelier. It exposes things that other traditional chandeliers do not (wires), it is constructed from a material that most classical chandeliers are not (anodized aluminum), it comes in colors most chandeliers dare not (black and plain aluminum) -- and yet it still translates as a chandelier every time. Its oddities are not the mere charm of Ornametrical, they are its genius.

Designers Aleksej Iskos and Adalsteinn Stefansson have successfully created one of the most versatile lighting fixtures to come out of Denmark – and be distributed through the Netherlands. The geometric principle that is the foundation of Ornametrical’s design, allows it to contract and expand (from 84cm to 118cm), fold in and out, go from large to small, and change the shape of its silhouette. Granted, it is not as mind boggling a transformation as going to go from a caterpillar to a butterfly, but it is still enough to evoke a ‘that’s cool’, from many a partying guest. But perhaps the pinnacle of Ornametrical’s versatility is its ability to hang naturally in most settings -- be they elegant or deconstructed. The designers must have had this in mind, because their chandelier is currently hanging everywhere, from a medieval church to a jewelry shop – and of course lest we forget the private residences.

Retailing at around € 749,00, the Ornametrical chandelier is made available through the Dutch company BLOOM Holland BV. Additionally, information, product specifications, and an installation guide are available at www.ornametrica.com. Though you might need a little bit more than elbow grease for the installation (more like an electrician), the effect will be more intriguing than just the typical chandelier.

*ms.b

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