VP GLOBE PENDANT LIGHT

by Verner Panton, 1969/70

The world is a sphere! For the VP Globe pendant lamp by Verpan, Verner Panton combined a transparent acrylic glass sphere with metal elements that are partly chrome-plated and partly painted red and blue. The Danish designer created this perfectly formed lighting object, which provides glare-free, indirect light, between 1969 and 1970.

Manufacturer Verpan
material Acrylic | Metal
Energy class This pendant light is suitable for light bulbs of energy class: A++ UNTIL E
light bulbs 1x E27 MAX. 60 WATT
Shipping in appx. 2-4 weeks
Including quality/battery check


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VP Globe

VP Globe, today from Verpan, It undoubtedly evokes the Space Age, when technological advancements paved the way for historic events. The space race between the USA and the Soviet Union began as early as the 1950s. The supposed first moon landing on July 21, 1969, as part of the American Apollo program, marked a high point. Architects and Designer, Influenced by these events, they are exploring the theme of space. This also applies to... Designer Verner Panton, who, among other things, conceived the VP Globe.

But the VP Globe pendant lamp doesn't just represent an era of new beginnings and reorientation. Verner Panton's knowledge of color theory and the importance of well-being in interior design is also evident in the VP Globe lamp. Thus, the VP Globe pendant lamp works with the contrast between warm and cool tones. Through a blue The painted reflector reflects the light in a cold manner. This is due to a red The light is reflected in warm tones by the lacquered reflector. Furthermore, the light source (maximum 75 watts) is concealed by the reflectors, resulting in glare-free, indirect light.


Understandably, the VP Globe doesn't provide general lighting, but rather a dreamy and accentuated mood light that illuminates its immediate surroundings. Whether hung individually in a corner or several lights in a row above a dining table or counter – the pendant light VP Globe is extremely versatile and adaptable. VP Globe – the world is a sphere!

material

  • material
  • Color
  • canopy
  • Acrylic & Metal
  • Acrylic, red, chrome, blue
  • Chrome-plated metal

dimension

  • Height
  • diameter
  • Textile cable length
  • Textile cable color
  • 40 cm
  • 40 cm
  • 400 cm
  • black

light bulbs

  • Version
  • Maximum power
  • execution
  • Light bulbs included
  • E27
  • 1x MAX. 60 WATT
  • Opal / White
  • No

The VP GLOBE PENDANT LIGHT The pendant lamp was designed by
Verner Panton

Verner Panton with a white Pantop table lamp.
Danish designer Verner Panton sketching.
Designer Verner Panton photographed in profile.
Originally in love. Design objects by Verner Panton at the TAGWERC Design STORE.

Verner Panton is among the most inspiring designers of the 20th century. With avant-garde designs using modern materials, the Danish-born designer was far ahead of his time. The architect and designer created houses, furniture, lighting, textiles, and everyday objects.

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