VERPAN Fun 11DM - Pendant light made from shell discs

Dazzling designer pendant light Fun 11DM made of mother-of-pearl chains Created in 1964 by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Fun 11DM pendant light has lost none of its charm to this day. In the middle of the 20th century, Panton made a name for himself as a furniture and lighting designer. He became famous above all for his unusual creations, all of which bear Panton's unmistakable signature. One of his first designs was the Fun lighting series. Inspired by the fascinating properties of the bio-mineral mother-of-pearl, the then 38-year-old created a lighting object that plays with transparency and dazzling reflections. Dozens of chains of mother-of-pearl discs are attached to five shiny chrome-plated, concentric metal rings, which are connected to each other with stainless steel rings and can therefore be moved. This pendant light utilises not only the translucency but also the typical iridescent surface structure of mother-of-pearl to create an incomparable shimmering effect. With a diameter of 70 cm, the Fun 11DM is a lighting object that is preferably placed in reception halls, ballrooms or foyers to fill the surroundings with its luxurious Flair - whether as a solitaire or in combination with other lights in this series. The 400 cm long, textile-covered supply cable even allows installation in rooms with very high ceilings. When a breeze touches the sea of mother-of-pearl chains, a gentle sound similar to that of wind chimes is heard. If the pendant light is fitted with a traditional light bulb, even the heat generated by the bulb is able to cause the strings of shells to vibrate slightly and create the harmonious chimes.