Two master mold makers told me it would be impossible to make geometrically perfect rings from porcelain. I embarked on a year-long journey, working by hand through 1400 pounds of clay and experiencing hundreds of failures before creating the world's first set of porcelain light rings. It takes more than 200 steps and 3 weeks to make a single ring.
Porcelain Finishes
Swag Pendants
My handmade porcelain rings hang from sweeping, finely braided metal cords. Swag Pendants are the perfect compliment to a space defined by right angles and straight lines. More than a thousand warm, dimmable LEDs are inlaid in each ring.
Each set of Swag Pendants is custom designed by Ted Bradley to your specification including ring sizes and configuration. Only one ceiling power source is required for each sculpture.
Constellation
Inspired by a constellation, each porcelain ring is like a star in the night sky. When looking at the rings individually they appear random and disconnected - the eyes dance without coming to rest
on a single focal point. But stepping back and viewing the sculpture as a whole, it comes together into something cohesive and beautiful.
Nest
This series is inspired by a bird’s nest - an organic collection of disparate elements that come together to create a beautiful whole.
Each piece is custom designed to be round or linear, and using the dimensions of your choice.
Mono Pendants
The Mono Pendants present the porcelain rings in vertical orientation, allowing the full profile of the ring to be seen.
They are similar to the Swag Pendants, but the omission of the sweeping cords creates a simplified aesthetic. The Mono Pendants can be made with your choice of finely braided metal cording or rigid downrods.
Weighted Branch
This series of light sculptures is inspired by the branches of aspen trees weighed down by a winter snow.
The sculptures are shown with separate downrods but can optionally be constructed with a single downrod and one canopy.
Series Pendants
In this collection, the rings hang down from one another in a cascading series. The sculptures can be arranged in a variety of formats, and are ideal for tall spaces such as entryways and stairwells.
Bearing Fruit
This series is inspired by vines hanging down in a lush forest and presenting their fruits, ripe for the offering.
Vine
These sculptures can fill a wall or ceiling with light, texture, and a beautiful wandering and expanding form. Each sculpture will cast a beautiful halo of light on the surface it's installed on. Only one junction box is required for each sculpture.
Invisible Cable
In this series, my porcelain rings hang from cabling so thin (0.02-inch) it nearly disappears from view, and the rings appear to be floating in mid-air.
Sconces & Wall Sculptures
Our wall mounted sculptures can be installed as individual sconces or layered together in a custom scene. The rings will cast beautiful halos of light on the wall behind them.
Producer Pendant
This sculpture is a feat of engineering. The wishbone arms are each cut from 30lb blocks of solid brass to achieve perfectly sharp corners and absolute precision. There are no visible wires - the arms are electrified with low voltage to power the ring.
There are no visible screws - more than 20 tiny screws, washers, and other fasteners hidden away inside the assembly. The porcelain light ring articulates freely to the angle of your choice.
Table Lamps
It took nearly two years to design and perfect this piece. I explored over a dozen designs and settled on this one for its simplicity and iconic aesthetic.
The metal base is cut from 12lb of solid brass that keeps it stable despite its narrow width. There is no switch on the lamp - it is turned on, off, and dimmed with a gentle touch.
Collaborations
Special collaborations with painters and other artists to create one-of-a-kind sculptural works.
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