Pendant light with a curved design
Whether classic and simple in the office or colorful in the children's room or kitchen - the Semi pendant light by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Gubi fits into all contexts with its curved design. It also looks impressive in a group with different sized Semi -lights.
In the 1960s, the pendant Semi pendant lamp was a reaction to the trend towards coziness in Danish design. The designers Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup countered this with the clear lines and geometric shapes of their luminaire.
Enameled metal in the shape of a quarter circle
The Semi luminaire, which is produced by the Danish company Gubi , became world-famous for its curved enameled metal. Its shape is based on a quarter circle. The shade of the lamp is made up of two quarter circles - hence the name Semi . It is hardly surprising that the designers cited geometric shapes such as circles, triangles and squares as their main source of inspiration.
The pendant light was originally Semi was originally designed in 1968 as an entry for an industrial competition at the Danish School of Architecture. The two architecture students Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup won the competition for the unique design of the luminaire.
Soon after the Semi soon after the pendant luminaire won the competition, it acquired the status of a modern design classic. Even then, it interacted perfectly with the organic furniture of designers such as Verner Panton and Eero Saarinen and still fits into both private and public spaces today.
The Semi pendant light is available in various sizes and colors.