LightArt proudly introduces Tuck and Cylinder, a new cylindrical pendant collection that incorporates artisan craftsmanship with standard accessibility. Known for designing custom artisanal fixtures that wind across lobby ceilings and command large-scale conference rooms, LightArt noticed a shift when more designers sought after small custom cylinder pendants. In order to make these in-demand pendants easier to attain, LigthArt standardized Tuck and Cylinder with curated size, shape, and color options and elevated performance lighting cores.
“LightArt has a lot of large-scale sculptural pieces and modular installations—even our drums and boxes are big, hefty products,” says LightArt’s Director of Research and Development, Edwin Vice. “Recently, we’ve started to focus on small pendant styles that focus on durability and quality at a smaller scale. It’s a fun place to be in the market.”
While Tuck and Cylinder are small in scale, they make a big impact. Designed to be stand-out solo fixtures or grouped in clusters, Tuck and Cylinder can line hallways for subtle wayfinding or gather together to visually anchor a space. The products also fill a gap in the market for design-forward, easy-to-specify decorative pendants that come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and hues. Colorized with 3form’s translucent Varia resin material, the pendants can match design aesthetics or branding in any commercial space without the cost of complete customization.
Tuck
Named after LightArt’s signature design style, Tuck’s rigid resin material is scored and folded into seams along the cylinder’s vertical axis and held in place. This creates two halves that appear as one consistent cylinder with barely visible lines.
“We wanted to draw attention to LightArt’s clean, minimalist method of sculpting a round shape from flat resin sheets. There is a certain elegance about it that spun Tuck’s name,” says Vice.
Tuck is a brand new pendant with curated options for easy specification and cost-efficiency. Tuck is available in one signature style with an outer Varia shell and a frosted inner layer. Equipped with LightArt’s full performance lighting core, Tuck’s three curated colorways—Natural, Cinder, and Gesso—can appear moody or bright, depending on the chosen light output, location, or time of day. The pendant’s neutral colorways and performance lighting capabilities make it ideal for hospitality, retail, or healthcare settings. Designed for efficiency, Tuck is available in one size at 6.5"Dia x 12"H.
Cylinder
Formerly offered as a custom artisan pendant, Cylinder is now a standard fixture with added performance lighting core features, including dimming and PoE compatibility. The pendant comes in two styles: Style A features an outer Varia shell flushed with an inner frosted cylinder that illuminates the outer shell. Style B includes the same outer shell, but its inner shade extends one inch past the outer shade, creating a more ambient lighting effect.
“Cylinder brings elegance and practicality to any space,” says Vice. “We have had several requests for specifiers asking to make this a standard product. With the internal processes in place and the addition of the performance core it is the right time to make it a standard offering.”
Cylinder is available in three length options—12” H, 18” H, and 24” H—and five stock color options for a variety of standard combinations. LightArt also offers custom outer shade options from 3form’s material family, allowing specifiers to choose from hundreds of translucent colors and patterned Varia inserts like textiles and bamboo rings. Softer Varia colorways emit even ambient light while darker colorways highlight the light source for a vintage, incandescent glow.
As designers continue to prioritize health and cleanliness in shared spaces, Tuck and Cylinder are a durable, easy-to-clean option for hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail, and more. The pendants’ Varia resin material can be easily dusted and disinfected, making it a better alternative to fabric or textile light shades.