Emily Pendant Light: Designed for Intimacy

The Emily pendant light is the founding design of MOSS Objects—an organic, pyramidal form that creates focused downlight for intimate spatial settings. Each Emily shade has its own silhouette, individually formed from 1mm steel sheet and finished by hand in our Berlin workshop. When architects specify an Emily pendant light, they are choosing a luminaire that combines precise downward light distribution with a visual presence that responds to the surrounding space. The closed shade produces directional light ideally suited to dining tables, reception desks, and other zones that require definition without glare.

A Form Between Landscape and Object

The Emily pendant is inspired by the digital landscapes in Andreas Gursky’s “James Bond Islands” photographs—singular formations that seem to hover above a horizon. This visual reference translates into form: each Emily shade is never cylindrical or symmetrical, but rather pyramidal with a subtle asymmetry that reveals itself from different viewing angles. The form is not decorative. The pyramidal geometry is fundamental to the optical performance—it ensures that light is directed downward and inward, concentrating illumination where it is needed. The organic silhouette makes each Emily distinct; when multiple shades are clustered, they create visual rhythm through their individual profiles.

Directional Light for Defined Zones

The Emily pendant’s closed shade produces purely downward light distribution. There is no upward light spill, no diffuse glow toward the ceiling. This is the opposite of pendant designs that aim for ambient illumination across an entire room. Instead, the Emily is a tool for spatial definition: it marks a dining table, highlights a reception desk, creates an intimate zone within a larger open plan. In hospitality and residential settings, architects specify Emily pendants when they want to create distinct zones without visual clutter. The directional downlight keeps the upper volume of the space open and allows surrounding surfaces—walls, ceiling, fenestration—to remain visually independent.

Configurations from Single to Cluster

The Emily is available in multiple configurations to suit different spatial and functional requirements. Emily I and Emily II are single-shade versions; for larger spaces or stronger visual impact, the Group configurations allow multiple shades to be arranged horizontally: Group of Three, Five, Seven, or Nine. Vertical stacking is available through the V6, V8, and V10 variants, which create columnar light structures ideal for high-ceiling spaces or installations requiring greater height coverage. Each configuration maintains the same optical principle—downward directional light—while scaling the visual and functional presence to match the room. All variants share the same material specification and finishing process.

Materials, Finishes, and Custom Editions

Each Emily shade is formed from 1mm steel sheet (Stahlblech) and finished via wet lacquer (Nasslackierung) in one of six standard finishes: Anthracite semi-matte, White semi-matte, Black high gloss, Gold tone, Copper tone, or Dark bronze tone. Custom finishes are available on request. The base of each shade is Plexiglass to diffuse light slightly at the entry point; the cable is woven textile; and the canopy and supporting elements are waxed oak wood. Electrical specification is E27 (EU and Asia markets) or E26 (USA and Canada). Two special editions extend the material range: the Oxid variant is formed from pre-aged steel plates, making each piece unique; the Brass edition is formed from solid brass. All variants are handmade in Berlin and carry the German Design Award 2019 distinction.

Specify the Emily Pendant Light

The Emily pendant light is available for immediate specification. Lead time is 10–14 weeks for standard configurations and finishes. Samples are available for finish review and approval. To specify the Emily pendant light for your project, discuss configurations, or request samples, contact MOSS Objects directly.