A NOTE OF WARMTH WITH A TOUCH OF GLITZ
Louis Weisdorf’s sculptural classic of the 1960s is launching in an Alabaster White finish, allowing the much-loved GUBI design to complement an even wider variety of interior palettes. The new off-white color introduces a note of warmth to the shade, with a glossy, high-shine finish injecting a touch of glitz.
First designed in 1965 but not produced until 1967, Weisdorf's pendant design remained hugely popular throughout the 1970s, its curving, sculptural structure adding visual appeal to every ceiling it adorned. Made from 12 spiraling layers, the flower-like orb of the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps, giving the pendant an airy lightness. The Alabaster White edition has a glossy on the outer edge of the shade, with a matt finish on the inside, creating nuanced contrasts of light and texture.
ALABASTER WHITE, SEMI-MATT WHITE
Alongside the avocado, terracotta, and earth tones for which ’70s interiors are renowned, off-whites, beiges and creams became hugely popular, especially in the later years of the decade, as a neutral counterbalance to stronger shades. At the same time, glossy, gleaming surfaces found their way into homes around the world, introducing a touch of deco-inflected futurism.
LOUIS WEISDORF
Louis Weisdorf (1932– 2021) was a well-known Danish architect and industrial designer. After becoming one of the youngest designers to graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1954, he worked across graphic, interior, architectural, and industrial design. Weisdorf described himself as a specialist in versatility, which sums up the prodigious and notable career of this multi-faceted designer.
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Carefully curated and intuitively iconic. That's been the spirit of GUBI since 1967. Rediscovering the heart of historical pieces and seeing how a contemporary vibe can help us write new chapters and find harmony in the eclectic.