28 - Stem

The Bocci 28 Stem: Sculptural Light Poetry in Line and Rhythm

In a subdued interior, where material and silence enter into a dialogue, stands an object that seems almost musical in its presence: the Bocci 28 Stem. Not a pendant lamp, not a ceiling composition – but an architectural, vertical statement that stands somewhere between a lighting installation and a sculpture.

The Bocci 28 Stem brings the iconic hand-blown glass of the 28 series to a completely different composition: anchored to a slender, minimalist stand, like a series of luminous fruits along a branch. Each glass object is unique, created by injecting air into layers of glass – a controlled process that creates unpredictable shapes and small imperfections. These subtle deviations make each sphere a small universe in itself.

What sets the Stem apart from other Bocci arrangements is its verticality and tranquility. Instead of a cloud of light, we see here a rhythmic play of repetition: the spheres are strategically positioned along a fixed axis, creating a clear line in space. The object almost seems to grow, like a plant towards the light.

The effect is both sculptural and functional. In a corner of the room, next to an armchair or as a gallery-worthy object in a void or entrance, the 28 Stem draws attention not with brightness, but with refinement. The light source is subtle, but effective; it creates a soft, diffuse glow that touches the environment without dominating it.

The stem itself – available in a range of finishes, from matt black to polished metal – is slender yet sturdy. It serves as the backbone of the design, a line along which light and material intertwine. The base anchors the whole thing in space, like a tree root in the ground. And yet, despite its fixed shape, the 28 Stem exudes something airy. As if it could grow further at any moment.

For architects and interior design enthusiasts, the Bocci 28 Stem is a dream object: both sculpture and light source, and modularly adaptable to scale, atmosphere and context. It works in solitary form as an art object, but also as a rhythmic repetition in serial placements – for example in hotel lobbies, galleries or modern homes with distinctive architecture.

In essence, the Bocci 28 Stem is a silent dialogue between glass and line, between craftsmanship and precision, between function and poetry. A design that does not impose itself, but that lingers – like a melody in a room where music has just sounded.

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