Tord Boontje

Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Lights, Vol. 2: 1960 to Present, Cologne, 2005, p. 536
Martina Margetts, Tord Boontje, New York, 2007, pp. 88-97 (for related examples)

Overall in very good condition. This work retains all the original lighting hardware and hanging elements. The chandelier is wired with a series of small LED lights throughout, which are on alternating circuit. There is a perforated chromium-plated drum (measuring approximately 15 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height) that conceals the electrical hardware of the chandelier and would serve as a ceiling mount when installed (not shown in the catalogue illustration). The chandelier with a few crystals that are presently detached and have been retained. The chandelier with great drama when both illuminated and spotlight that display brilliant hues of purples, greens and blues from the multitude of facets of the individual crystal elements. The catalogue illustration only alludes to the depth of the color that is reflected from the many facets of this design.
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