A thin mirrored disc with four neatly-arranged LED spots, Cartesio suspension light is Davide Groppi's homage to Descartes, whose experiments in light refraction helped establish the science of optics.
Cartesio's genius lies in how it interacts with its environment. It projects light from the four LED spots in its centre, but that light is then reflected and refracted back towards Cartesio's mirror by whatever lies beneath it. The reflected light then contains traces of what Cartesio sees: room, furnishings, and occupants all affect the light differently, causing the light that is finally reflected in Cartesio's mirror to be a signature of its place and moment.
Powered through one of its suspension cables, two more low-profile aircraft cables allow you to position Cartesio where and how you want, and without a separate power wire running along your ceiling or wall.
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A thin mirrored disc with four neatly-arranged LED spots, Cartesio suspension light is Davide Groppi's homage to Descartes, whose experiments in light refraction helped establish the science of optics.
Cartesio's genius lies in how it interacts with its environment. It projects light from the four LED spots in its centre, but that light is then reflected and refracted back towards Cartesio's mirror by whatever lies beneath it. The reflected light then contains traces of what Cartesio sees: room, furnishings, and occupants all affect the light differently, causing the light that is finally reflected in Cartesio's mirror to be a signature of its place and moment.
Powered through one of its suspension cables, two more low-profile aircraft cables allow you to position Cartesio where and how you want, and without a separate power wire running along your ceiling or wall.
Fixtures with 0-10v or 1-10v dimming protocols may not be compatible for residential or retrofit applications. Consult your electrician for more information.
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