Add to basket
Item details
Shipping & delivery
This item is made-to-order and will be posted to you by The Illuminist within 3 days of receiving payment.
Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
---|---|---|
United Kingdom | £5.00 | £3.00 |
EU & Northern Ireland | £15.00 | £10.00 |
United States | £22.00 | £10.00 |
Rest of the World | £35.00 | £10.00 |
The journey to creating the Orbit mobile began with my long-standing fascination with kinetic art, particularly the mobiles of Alexander Calder. As a child, I remember being mesmerized by the way his creations seemed to defy gravity, effortlessly dancing in the air. That sense of movement and balance stuck with me throughout my life.
Years later, while working with various materials in my woodworking studio, I was inspired to merge my love for woodworking with modern materials like dichroic acrylic, which changes color depending on how the light hits it. This combination of natural wood and iridescent acrylic perfectly captured the mid-century modern aesthetic I admired. The contrast between the warm birch plywood and the shimmering, colour-changing acrylic seemed to bring the piece to life.
I wanted to create something that was not only visually stunning but also adaptable for any space—whether it be a home office, a living room, or even a nursery.
This is a custom-made item and cannot be returned unless faulty.
Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.
Full description
Introducing Orbit, a handcrafted kinetic mobile inspired by Calder’s designs and the mid-century modern movement. Made with responsibly sourced birch plywood, each mobile features six colourful, iridescent reeded acrylic disks that change colours beautifully as they move.
Perfect as a statement piece for your home or office, it can also serve as a stunning baby mobile. Hang it in a stairwell, living room, or even a feature window for a dynamic, artful touch.
Dimensions: Orbit hangs approximately 40 cm from the ceiling, ideal for standard-height rooms, with a width of around 85 cm when fully extended.
Handmade to order within 1-3 days. Please contact me for rush orders.
Note: Keep out of reach of children as this is not a toy.
Thanks,
James – The Illuminist
https://www.facebook.com/theilluministuk/
https://www.instagram.com/theilluministuk/
Designed by James Scott in York
More items from this category