Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Ghostly Cloth Pendant Light

Were you as taken with the cloth pendant lights hanging in Pocketbook Hudson as we were? (See our recent write-up on Upstate New York’s newest hotel here.) Monastic-like and minimalist, the pendants appear to be just panels of lightweight fabric draped over metal rods, creating a soft filtered glow when the light is turned on.

What is its provenance? And where can we find it?

Read on.

The Sighting

Above: The light, despite its delicate look, makes an impact even in this Pocketbook loft with a double-height ceiling. Photograph by Sean Richardson.
Above: The interiors at Pocketbook are eclectic—a mashup of minimalism, Shaker influences, and industrial design—and the light fits perfectly into this mix. Photograph by Adrian Gaut.
Above: The fabric light is a soft counterpoint to the metal, wood, and brick that dominate the hotel’s interior design. Photograph by Adrian Gaut.

The Source

Above: We spotted vintage Teli lights at some of our favorite stores, including Somerset House, which sold this unique striped version. From the site: “Teli was born to exploit the quality of soft filtering light of Raflon, a new polyethylene fiber which was manufactured by a subsidiary of Kartell and used for packaging. Fabricated in white lacquered metal with a chromed metal structure and polyethylene fabric lampshade.” This model (now sold) was $3,400.
Above: Béton Brut is selling a vintage Teli for £5,500. We also found the light on Etsy, where one merchant is selling it for $4,839.

See also:

• Remodelista Reconnaissance: The Endless Appeal of Silver-Tipped Lightbulbs
• Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Shiny Scalloped Sconce (Most Popular Light Edition)
• Remodelista Reconnaissance: Festive, Lollipop-Like Pendant Lights