Grace, flow, balance, and wonder: Arihiro Miyake's new Coppélia chandelier for Moooi captures the essence of the ballet for which it was named. Free of wires, Coppélia uses its own specially-engineered conductive framework to power its integrated LED lamping, creating a clean and dynamic character that evokes the precise yet expressive movements of a ballerina.
In the comic ballet with which this suspension light shares a name, the eponymous clockwork doll—with whom a foolish village youth has fallen in love from afar—appears to magically come to life (through the efforts of a young woman who has, perhaps also foolishly, fallen in love with the youth). The grace, fluidity, and strength of a dancer's pirouettes, and the delicate echoing after-image created by the twirl of her tulle, inspired Miyake as he created Coppélia’s distinctive form.
In its static form, Coppélia’s three-dimensionally crossed conductive structure creates a graceful dance, leading the spectator to dozens of glowing LEDs. With their magical glow, they define the contour of Miyake’s innovative interpretation of a classic chandelier.
Moooi's new Coppélia chandelier comes to life in a whirl of flowing motion and sparkling light.
Now available in North America
Following the smashing success of her European debut, Moooi’s graceful Coppélia pirouettes across the Atlantic to charm audiences in the US and Canada. Coppélia has proven itself to be Moooi's newest rising star, giving a stunning performance and garnering praise from fans and critics alike.
Choreographed by Japanese lighting designer Arihiro Miyake, Coppélia features fifty-four slender LED bulbs connected and powered by a delicate metal frame. Developed by Moooi to safely conduct electricity, the technological innovation allows the frame to bring the etherial power of ballet to designer lighting through its clean, wireless profile.
Energy-efficient and UL certified, the dimmable chandelier shines bright in two sizes. The prima donna of the dining room, Coppélia flaunts a full figure, 39.8” in diameter. Meanwhile, measuring 26.7” wide, the new Coppélia Small is the perfect companion for intimate spaces. No matter her size, Coppélia is sure to turn any interior into a grande opera d’arte.
Coppélia (39.8”) A tribute to the ballet of the same name, Arihiro Miyake’s Coppélia captures the flowing movements of a ballerina in motion. As if pirouetting across the stage, fifty-four LED lights twirl about a sophisticated polished stainless steel frame. The lamp’s intricate three-tiered structure traces each and every graceful step. When it comes to lighting up a room, Coppélia is the leading lady.
Photo by Rahi Rezvani, from the set of his own short film for Moooi, entitled The Dining Scene (below)
Coppélia Small (26.7”) In this enchanting reinterpretation of the classic chandelier, the dainty Coppélia Small gives a powerful performance. Perfect for intimate spaces, Coppélia Small sets the mood, proving once and for all that petite is beautiful.
Angles & Facts
Seeing Double Available in two sizes, Coppélia shines bright in spaces large or small.
Balancing Act A combination of style and technique give Coppélia her graceful structure.
Shining Stars Coppélia turns heads with a swirling constellation of fifty-four LED lights.
Powerfully Sleek Coppélia's clean frame includes special low-amp conductivity technology, safely powering its LEDs without wires.
Prima Ballerina The Coppélia chandelier owes its name to the famous ballet.
Mathematical Mastery Coppélia’s clever steel construction is the craftsmanship of Japanese designer Arihiro Miyake.
About Coppélia's designer
Arihiro Miyake is a Japanese interior, product, and lighting designer who lives and works in Helsinki. Born and raised in Kobe, Japan, Miyake earned a degree in graphic design from Kobe Design University and a master’s degree in furniture and spatial design from Finland’s Aalto University, from which he graduated in 2002.
Following stints in Helsinki and Milan, Miyake opened his eponymous studio in 2004. A jack of all trades, Miyake works internationally across all areas of design, from furniture and lighting design to hospitality and exhibition projects.
Arihiro Miyake explains how he reinterpreted the traditional chandelier using steel wire and dozens of LEDs: