Poetry in lights: Yanzi casts light in the form of birds sitting on ethereal perches. Both minimalist and graceful, Yanzi lamps are just like sculptures, designed by the Chinese couple Neri & Hu. The lamps consist of stylised birds balancing on slim, sleek black metal perches. The birds’ bodies, crafted from brushed brass, sit beneath a blown glass sphere that casts a soft light. Simple, ethereal shapes that appear to float freely in the air. Designers Neri & Hu drew inspiration from an urban scene when designing the Yanzi connection, that of the many swallows populating the streets of Shanghai, perched on the rooftops, the edges of windows and on scaffolding. Yanzi is a delicate composition of graphic signs: tradition in symbiosis with innovation. The Yanzi lamps create illuminated landscapes casting an elegant and poetic light.

In detail:

Variation : Black & brass / White spheres

Brand : Artemide

Designer : Neri & Hu

Type : Floor lamp

Colour : Black structure – Birds: brushed brass body and white spheres

Material : Structure: lacquered steel – Birds: brushed brass body and blown glass spheres

Dimensions : H 178 cm – Width: 75 cm – Base: Ø 40 cm

Weight : 13.2 lb

Characteristics : Evokes two birds perched on branches – Dimmer on the cable – Soft light – Integrated LED sources (irreplaceable): 2 x 7W, 3000K, 1000 lm – Energy class: A – Supplied with EU plug: EU to UK plug adapter included

Country of Manufacture : Italy