Bohemia 84
Marset | Joan Gaspar
The Bohemia is unique. At first glance, it appears to be made of blown glass—but its size made this option untenable. Its designer, Joan Gaspar, overcame this difficult challenge by opting for polycarbonate instead.
The result is an exciting, organic, translucent profile that integrates two volumes into a single shape. This allows for a large shade in different colors that don’t interfere with the interior, which is always white, giving of impeccable lighting with no color bleed.
When it’s on, the Bohemia shines a white light downward, while also enhancing the shade with subtle hues and shadows. This interplay between shadow and light defines the two volumes. The Bohemia is bright and striking, with an exceptional light that aims to surprise all viewers.
Made in Terrassa, Spain
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Dimensions
H 16.3” x W 33”
Lead Time
4-6 Weeks
Lamping
Combination dependant
Brand
Marset
Marset was established in 1942 as a family business, not making lighting, but as a foundry. That foundation in casting metals did eventually segue into lighting design, however, with Francisco Marset formally establishing Marset Illuminacion in 1965.
The decades spent experimenting with and molding metal translated well into the contemporary lighting industry: manipulating all kinds of materials to create unexpected, atmospheric lighting effects.
Designer
Joan Gaspar
Joan Gaspar studied industrial design in the school of Artes y Oficios in Barcelona. In 1988 started work for VAPOR S.A manufacturing minimalist lamps. From 1992 collaborated with a variety of firms to create new product lines: Roca, Resol, Marset, Mobles 114, Perobell, Santa&Cole, DAE, Vilagrasa, Made Design.
From 1996 Gaspar collaborated closely with the company Marset Iluminación, developing new products, and product direction for the company. His accolades include wins at FAD, first prize in the Furniture Competition of the Comunidad Castilla la mancha (1995), first prize at the Valencia International Furniture Fair (2000), winner at Delta de Plata for the Atlas (2001), and winner at Neón de Luz (2005).
Since 1998 Joan has given classes in Materials and technology applied to industrial design at Elisava School of design in Barcelona. In 2002 opened a professional design Studio in Barcelona working with various companies on new product concepts.
