ILANEL Unveils “Comet” Pendant – A Celestial Centrepiece

Melbourne-based lighting design studio ILANEL has officially unveiled the Comet pendant light, capturing widespread attention for its sculptural, celestial-inspired aesthetic and precision craftsmanship.

A Minimalist Interpretation of Motion and Light

Drawing inspiration from the visual trajectory of a comet streaking across the sky, the Comet pendant balances functionality with artistic expression. The design centres around a slender slotted tube housing a dimmable linear LED, paired with hand-blown glass beads that evoke the comet's glowing nucleus. The pendant emits soft, diffuse light while maintaining a strong graphic presence in any spatial context.

Material and Customisation

The Comet pendant is available in three standard lengths—1800 mm, 2100 mm, and 2400 mm. The structure can be finished in raw brass, bronze, or a deep black patina. End caps are offered in matching metal or optional timber to introduce organic warmth into the composition. Clients can further tailor the look by selecting from various glass bead tones including cloudy white, frosted amber, and smoked grey.

This focus on materiality and personalisation is a hallmark of ILANEL’s design philosophy functional yet emotive, and adaptable to both residential and commercial interiors.

Craftsmanship and Lead Time

Each pendant is hand-assembled at ILANEL’s Melbourne workshop. The brand continues to emphasise sustainable, small-batch production and design-led experimentation. The standard production timeline ranges from 8 to 12 weeks depending on model and configuration.

Market Position and Availability

Retail pricing for the Comet pendant begins at AUD 3,195.50. The piece includes free shipping across Australia and international delivery options are available through ILANEL’s direct-to-client service.

A New Chapter for Decorative Lighting

In a market increasingly saturated with digital ornamentation and trend-based decor, the Comet pendant reflects a disciplined return to essentialism where form, light, and material intersect without excess. More than a decorative fixture, it offers a spatial statement—one that acknowledges motion, impermanence, and crafted intent.

For discerning collectors, interior designers, and architects, the Comet pendant is not just lighting it’s choreography in suspension.