The LED lights Cosmos by Vibia appear sculptural and graphic, although their synthetic bodies are in fact simple, flat shapes. The collection was designed by the designer team Lievore Altherr Molina, and comprises suspensions with different amounts of elements of diverse sizes and colours forming harmonious wholes.
The flat bodies are made of ABS and polyurethane and are produced with rounded edges. The LED is integrated in the light body as a light point, so that it illuminates downwards. The larger version, model 2505, has a concave, flat shape and a second LED inside. For this reason, in addition to the downwards directed direct light, it also spreads an indirect illumination. Combined with the smaller versions of the collection, there are many possibilities to create individual light groups that illuminate the counters and tables atmospherically and create a back illumination that is easy on the eye. Single lights are suitable above small bistro and side tables, rows and clusters over large tables or long sideboards.
Depending on the point of view, one sees the flat shape of the lights or has the impression of a round ball, discreetly suspended and freely floating like a celestial body. This aesthetics gains a new dimension with switched on light, but finally the Cosmos suspensions are a very aesthetical jewel also when the light is switched off.
The light is pleasantly warm white and well-suited for the living space, for the restaurants and inviting public spaces. For dimming the light, diverse options are possible, so that demanding lighting concepts can become reality.
A coherent, discreet colour scheme makes it easy to integrate Cosmos in many modern furnishing styles. For this purpose, the universal formal language, devoid of hard edges and superfluous details, is very useful. The greatest charm of the Cosmos pendant lights lies in the fact that they require less room than it appears at first sight. Their flat volume suggests a depth that turns out to be an optical illusion when seen from another angle.