Three Whimsical Wooden Pendants

These radical fixtures transform natural wood into octagons, a diatom, and an upturned blossom.

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Courtesy David Trubridge

Navicula, David Trubridge
Inspired by the forms of diatoms—single-celled phytoplankton found in the ocean—this CNC-milled bamboo plywood structure is fitted with a strip of LEDs and available in lengths of 59″, 78.7″, and 98.4″. davidtrubridge.com

Mike Basher

2X Truss Chandelier, Stickbulb
This 54″-by-28″ chandelier combines two octagonal forms. Made of reclaimed and sustainably sourced materials and fitted with 2′-long, 12V LED modules, the 119W fixture puts out 2,385 lumens at a standard color temperature of 3000K and a color-rendering index of 94. Available in four types of wood (walnut shown), with polished brass hardware. stickbulb.com

Courtesy Karikoski

No. 3 Loimu Pendant, Karikoski
Composed of Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification–certified birch plywood, this pendant measures 21.25″ tall and 15.15″ in diameter. Loimu is fitted with an E27 base, and the 40W luminaire is available in birch (shown) and shiny black. karikoski.fi

About the Author

Selin Ashaboglu

Selin Ashaboglu is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She graduated from Wheaton College, Mass., with a bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Journalism and Studio Art. In the past, she has contributed to Time Out Istanbul, and copy edited for the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press.

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