The Multi-Lite Pendant — Small | Sculptural Adjustable Light

$1,099

The Design Story

Light, reconfigured through geometry.

The Multi-Lite begins with a contradiction: a highly ordered geometric structure designed specifically to change.

Louis Weisdorf drew the pendant in 1972, departing from his frequent use of repeated modular elements. Here, the composition instead centers on a pair of cylindrical forms surrounded by a circular frame and two opposing movable shades.

Those shades are what give the design its unusual character. Rotated independently, they shift the fixture between symmetrical and asymmetrical compositions while simultaneously redirecting the light. The pendant can appear enclosed and architectural in one position, then open and almost kinetic in another.

That adaptability prevents the Multi-Lite from becoming a static piece of historical design. Its geometry remains unmistakably rooted in twentieth-century Danish modernism, yet the ability to continually reinterpret its form gives it enduring relevance.

Considered Details

Design Highlights

01 Adjustable Opposing Shades — Two independently movable quarter-spherical shades allow the direction and character of the light to be altered.
02 Transformable Light Direction — Configure the fixture to cast light upward, downward, or asymmetrically depending on placement and atmosphere.
03 Concentric Sculptural Geometry — A circular outer frame surrounds layered cylindrical forms, creating the distinctive architectural profile of the Multi-Lite.
04 Louis Weisdorf, 1972 — An original Danish design by Louis Weisdorf whose adaptable construction remains central to its identity more than five decades later.

At a Glance

Material & Form

Material: Metal construction with adjustable metal shades
Color: Gold, Black, White
Finish: Varies by selected colorway
Form: Circular frame with opposing adjustable quarter-spherical shades

Material Character

The Nature of the Piece

The most important material quality is movement. Rather than presenting a single fixed exterior surface, the opposing shades rotate around the central structure, exposing and concealing different portions of the fixture as their positions change. Light, reflection, shadow, and silhouette therefore become part of the material experience.

Turn the shades upward for reflected illumination, downward for a more concentrated pool of light, or offset them to create an asymmetrical arrangement. Each adjustment alters both the pendant's function and its geometry, giving the fixture an unusually expressive presence for its compact scale.

Scale & Placement

Dimensions & Details

Dimensions and weight details for planning placement with precision.

Height: 11.8"
Width: 14.8"
Depth: 10.2"
Weight: 3.3 lbs

Delivery & Returns

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