Object Timeline

2005

  • Work on this object began.

2010

  • We acquired this object.

  • We photographed this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2012

2026

  • You found it!

Cloud Pendant Lamp

This is a pendant lamp. It was designed by Frank O. Gehry and manufactured by Vitra AG. It is dated 2010 and we acquired it in 2010. Its medium is polyester, enameled bent steel wire. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

F

This object was donated by Vitra AG. It is credited Gift of Vitra.

  • Armchairs (USA)
  • mahogany, laminated ash, oak and other woods.
  • Gift of Mrs. Ivan Chermayeff.
  • 1971-8-1-a,b

Our curators have highlighted 8 objects that are related to this one. Here are three of them, selected at random:

  • Delfts Labyrint Vase
  • porcelain.
  • Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
  • 1995-4-1
  • Vase Vase
  • porcelain, vitreous enamel.
  • Gift of Arthur Altschul.
  • 1994-117-6

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in.)

Cite this object as

Cloud Pendant Lamp; Designed by Frank O. Gehry (American, b. Canada, 1929); Manufactured by Vitra AG (Switzerland); Switzerland; polyester, enameled bent steel wire; H x diam.: 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in.); Gift of Vitra; 2010-41-3

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

For higher resolution or commercial use contact ArtResource.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18794723/ |title=Cloud Pendant Lamp |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=10 January 2026 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>