Specimen Editions Floor Lamp Dancing Squares Lamps
Specimen Editions Floor Lamp Dancing Squares Lamps

Dancing Squares Lamps

$977

Designed by Nendo

By folding geometrically patterned steel sheet into spherical volumes, Nendo gave physical form to the idea of motion held still. The Dancing Squares lamps appear to roll, yet rest with quiet stability, their faceted planes finding balance through pure geometry.

Light passes through a carefully considered pattern of solids and voids, projecting shifting pools across walls and floor. The effect changes with viewing angle and distance, making each placement a distinct atmospheric decision.

Originally presented in Nendo's 2011 exhibition of the same name, the lamps entered production through Specimen Editions in recognition of their formal resolution. Three heights, 34, 54, and 74 cm, allow the form to read as table object, floor presence, or suspended sculpture. A 75-inch cord accommodates hardwired suspension or plug-in use, giving the piece genuine flexibility across architectural contexts.

  • Material: folded patterned steel
  • Available heights: 34 cm, 54 cm, 74 cm
  • 75-inch cord, compatible with hardwired suspension or plug-in configuration
  • Designed by Nendo, produced by Specimen Editions
Size
Size: Small

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

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Product Details

Details
  • The dancing square lamps play with shape and light - a sphere is made from a series of squares resulting in solids and voids that allow light to pass through in a playful manner
  • The pieces appear to be frozen in time and space and at times they defy physics, warranting an inquisitive look and a tentative touch.
  • Versatile enough to be placed on the floor or hung from the ceiling, each lamp is complete with a 75 inch cord that may be hardwired to the ceiling or adapted with the included plug to be used as a floor lamp and plugged into the wall
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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Specimen Editions. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Dancing Squares lamps?

The Dancing Squares lamps were designed by Nendo, the Tokyo-based studio led by Oki Sato. Known for work that sits at the boundary of sculpture and product design, Nendo first presented this piece in a 2011 solo exhibition before it entered production through Specimen Editions.

What is Specimen Editions known for?

Specimen Editions is a French publisher of limited and small-batch design objects, frequently collaborating with internationally recognized designers to bring exhibition works and conceptual pieces into careful, considered production.

Can the Dancing Squares lamp be hardwired as a pendant?

Yes. The lamp ships with a 75-inch cord that can be hardwired for use as a suspension lamp or fitted with the included plug for floor or table placement, making it adaptable to a range of installation scenarios.

What sizes does the Dancing Squares lamp come in?

The lamp is available in three heights: 34 cm, 54 cm, and 74 cm. Each size carries the same geometric logic, but reads differently in space, from an intimate tabletop object to a commanding floor presence.

How does the steel construction affect the quality of light?

The folded steel sphere is defined by a precise pattern of open voids and solid planes. Light passes through the openings and is partially reflected off the steel surfaces, projecting a layered, directional glow that varies depending on the lamp's orientation and the surrounding architecture.

Designer

Nendo
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Nendo

A globally acclaimed Japanese design studio known for poetic minimalism, playful innovation, and thoughtful objects that reveal unexpected moments in everyday life.