1000 Karat Blau Pendant Lamp
Made by Ingo Maurer
Designed by Axel Schmid
Axel Schmid conceived the 1000 Karat Blau as a study in captured light. Acrylic panels, each holding reflective gold leaf within their depth, are assembled into a rectilinear grid that hangs from the ceiling with quiet authority. Light does not simply pass through the form, it bounces, multiplies, and transforms, producing an illumination that shifts with the viewer's position.
The lamp belongs to a lineage of poetic experimentation that has defined Ingo Maurer's studio since its founding in Munich in 1966. Where other lighting objects illuminate a room, this one performs within it. Gold is not applied as ornament here, it is the medium, the mirror, and the subject.
- Rectilinear acrylic panel construction with encapsulated gold leaf
- Designed by Axel Schmid for Ingo Maurer
- Suitable for single installation or composed groupings of two or more
- Produces dynamic, omnidirectional illumination
The piece rewards grouping. Two or more pendants suspended together create an atmospheric conversation of reflected gold that reads as installation as much as lighting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the 1000 Karat Blau pendant lamp?
The 1000 Karat Blau was designed by Axel Schmid, a German designer with a long creative relationship with the Ingo Maurer studio in Munich. Schmid is known for designs that treat light itself as a material rather than a byproduct.
What materials are used in the 1000 Karat Blau?
The pendant is constructed from acrylic panels with gold leaf encapsulated within them. This layering allows light to reflect and refract across the surface of each panel, generating the lamp's characteristic golden luminosity.
Can the 1000 Karat Blau be installed in multiples?
Yes. The design is conceived to work both as a single statement piece and in grouped configurations. Hanging two or more together amplifies the reflective interplay between panels and gives the installation a distinctly sculptural, atmospheric quality.
What is the design philosophy behind Ingo Maurer's studio?
Founded in Munich in 1966, Ingo Maurer's studio has consistently approached lighting as a form of poetry rather than pure function. The practice is known for incorporating unconventional materials, such as feathers, film, and in this case gold leaf, into objects that question the boundary between light fixture and art.
Is the 1000 Karat Blau made to order?
Yes, the 1000 Karat Blau is a made-to-order piece, which reflects its artisanal construction and the precision required to assemble its gold-leaf acrylic panels. Lead times should be confirmed at the time of purchase.
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