GUBI Semi pendant light, Ø 30 cm, shiny brass

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The Semi pendant in Ø30 Brass is a distinctive lamp that consists of two quarter-circles with their backs against each other. The characteristically arched and enamelled metal shade creates a diffuse light that is ideal for use over your dining table or kitchen table, where you need extra work light. The unique and timeless appearance of the Semi pendant – not to mention its range of colours and sizes – makes it versatile and well-suited for private and public spaces alike. Semi was designed in 1968 as a product of the creative partnership between Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup. It was manufactured in response to the soft and organic shapes of the so-called Cosy Era that dominated the Danish design landscape at the time. Bonderup and Thorup both wanted to manufacture a lamp that offered clean, sharp lines and a geometric shape. Their design was entered into a competition at the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, where it won first prize. The pendant became hugely successful in the 1980s, becoming the best-selling Danish design at one point. It even achieved international recognition that elevated its status to iconic.

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The lampshade of the Semi pendant light captivates with its harmonious, concave curved shape and dazzling brass finish, which makes the entire lampshade shine. The brass tone lends the light it emits additional warmth. The Semi pendant light thus creates a pleasant atmosphere – especially when used as a light source above a table. The design is by renowned Danish designers Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, who have been working together since graduating from the Danish School of Architecture in 1969. The successful designer duo has designed clocks and interiors for Georg Jensen stores; they designed the harbour facilities in Helsingør, from urban planning to the ferry terminal, as well as the Arcticum Museum in Finland. The Semi pendant light is produced by the Danish company Gubi, which has been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality design products in the interior design and lighting sector since its foundation in 1967.