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Median Surface Light

Made in United States

Balancing opacity and illumination, the Median Surface Light pairs glowing alabaster with fluted metal for a striking interplay of texture and form. Its hidden light source enhances the stone’s natural veining, creating a soft, radiant presence.

Sculptural design inspired by traditional jewelry and celestial forms
Glowing alabaster diffuses light with a warm, ambient effect
Fluted metal accents in four refined finishes
Available in multiple configurations with up to four shades

APP-MEDIAN-SURFACE

Product Details

Classic Yet Contemporary

Decidedly modern compositions combined with age-old materials like brass, silver, and alabaster—meet the Median series of surface mount lights by Apparatus.

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3 Surface Mount

Overview

Referencing traditional Middle Eastern jewelry while pushing it through a futurist lens, the translucent alabaster planes of Median Surface Light by Gabriel Hendifar for Apparatus are intersected by a fluted brass form. The stone glows from a light source that remains hidden, illuminating the relationship between the solid and the permeable.

Reference

Minarets
Solar eclipse

Materials

Alabaster
Fluted metal in Aged Brass, Brushed Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, or Tarnished Silver

About Apparatus

Founded in 2012, Apparatus creates bespoke furnishings and lighting that revolt against the corporatization of design. The company’s distinctive catalog is created with sensual materials like marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain combined with patinated brass. Embracing a tradition of studio craftsmanship, each piece is hand-finished and assembled in New York.