Richard Clarkson Studio.
I have fond memories of walking the sandy shores of Waimarama Beach in New Zealand at night. Looking up and being able to trace the flow of the Milky Way, losing myself in the stars and, for a moment, moving beyond the human sense of time and scale. As a studio born of the clouds, we now set our sights to the stars and beyond, hoping to expand on the experience we’ve created thus far. With this collection, we seek to bring the wonders of the celestial into the home. We create objects, products and installations that are, minimal in style, honest in material, elegant in simplicity and sculptural to the core. Distorting the ever-blurring lines between art, scinece, tehcnlogy & design, we use processes and methodologies drawn from each discipline. We offer services in consultancy, product, experience design and seek to inspire astronomical wonder through exquisite, elemental objects. We are so proud to share this new collection with you - aptly named “Constellation Collection”.
Richard Clarkson info@rclarkson.com www.rclarkson.com
CONSTELLATION
LIGHT SYSTEM A twilight LED lighting system available in each of the Zodiac configurations.
We all have been left awe-inspired by the stars at some point in our lives. We form patterns to predict the weather, find our way, tell stories and make sense of the sky. Throughout history, many cultures have interpreted the stars in their own way - often creating stories and legends about the clusters of suns, burning millions of miles away.
The Constellation Light System brings together each of the 12 zodiac constellations. Arranged in a finished brass that connects points of ambient light, this system recaptures what I felt looking up at the sky in Waimarama Beach. The end result is an alluring, elegant fixture, in a class of its own - the hero of the Constellation Collection.
Materials Brass, Nylon mono-filament, LEDs, Micro-cord, 5 x 2.1mm connectors Variations Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces CONVERGENT WIRES Specifications 110-240v at 50-60Hz supply input 3.3v 1 amp power supply output UL power supply Canopy kit included Hardwire 100,000 hour LED Life Replaceable ‘star nodes’ Flat-pack Snap together assembly 12 Variations VERTICAL WIRES
CHAIR Slung leather armchair with elegant steel frame.
The epitome of modern comfort and minimalist touch, designed with the wonderers and ponderers in mind. Launching with two leather colorways (Natural Vegtan and Deep Black), the chair heralds a new line of furniture featuring thematically consistent aesthetics, materials, and production techniques. By employing its frame to shape the leather, the chair cradles the body in a relaxed, ergonomically-embracing posture.
Materials Steel, Leather, Brass, Down Shown: Chair set in Black Variations Chair Set (includes Ottoman) Chair Only Color options: Natural, Brown, Black Specifications Black powder-coated steel frame Removable Veg tan leather hide Protective non-slip rubber feet
34.5”
24”
35”
31.5”
PANEL A limited edition wall installation inspired by the stars themselves.
It was the night of July 20th, 1969 when commander, Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot, Buzz Aldrin, landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle. 6 hours later, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon - what we now know to be “one small step for man, one small step for mankind”.
The Panel is an illuminated wall installation displaying an accurate map of the stars & constellations from New York’s perspective on that very night. Designed to bring the excitement of that groundbreaking moment into the home, this precise, captivating piece is able to transform any living space it is placed in.
Materials Glass, Aluminuim, Acrylic, Wood Specifications More than 700 individual light points Realistic twinkling star animations Laser etched ¼” Back painted glass face Full bleed powder coated aluminum frame Portrait or Landscape installation options Mounting hardware included
1”
66”
44”
SIDE TABLE Solid concrete base, elegant brass stem, and round glass table surface.
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An elegant marriage of glass & brass meet with a firm concrete base an homage to wandering planetoids, adrift in an infinite cosmos. The idea for the Side Table was conceived after seeing how beautifully pools of water can reflect the shimmering stars above. Its rounded glass surface and clean polished edges create a floating mirror, aimed at the sky - a void that both reflects and absorbs.
Materials Concrete, Glass, Steel, Brass Customization The Side Table’s stem & base are all available for customization in different coatings and ce-
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ment colors. Please inquire with any questions or specifications regarding your project. Specifications 18” round polished edge glass surface 22” Surface height Brass Stem (option of powder-coated steel) Ø18”
.5” Ø2.5 6.5”
22.83” 15.9”
Ø7”
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INCENSE BURNER A limited edition rocket ship inspired incense burner, nicknamed “Launch”. Lift Off! Our Incense Burner retains the simplistic elegance of the Constellation collection but with a playful twist. The smoke from the lit incense pods travels downward through the spaceship body and flows out the exhaust port billowing around the base. Designed as an accessory for the Constellation Side table, the Incense Burner is a nod to man’s exploration of the cosmos - for the space traveler in all of us!
Materials Brass, Incense Pods, Leather, Acrylic Specification 12 Back-Flow Incense pods included Replacement Pod available Polished Brass Leather Launch Pad Made in Brooklyn, NY
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5.56
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FLOOR LAMP An elegant floor standing lamp with solid concrete base and leather shade. Angular lines and minimal styling converge with the Constellation Floor Lamp, providing an industrial yet refined touch to any modern living space. Comprised of three sections - a concrete base, a steel stem & a leather shade - the piece’s components portray the interplay of sun, earth, sky & stars.
Materials Concrete, Leather, Steel, Brass Customization The Floor Lamp’s Lampshade, stem & base are all available for customization in different fabrics, coatings and cement colors. Please inquire with any questions or specifications regarding your project. Specifications Concrete base 40lbs (7” diameter) Powder-coated flatpack steel stem Removable Leather lampshade (16” diameter) Premium fabric-covered power cord Protective felt padding
21”
Ø17.5
Inline dimmer included 110-240v at 50-60H Recommended use with Globe style LED bulb
75.30”
.5”
15.9”
Ø7”
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