Our world is defined by movement. Atoms, microbes, leaves in the wind – everything moves, even if we can’t always perceive it. Enriching static space with a sense of movement and style, Sarah Schoenberger present document Coroneta collection of fixtures that very distinctly feels like it’s going. Having made their debut at this year’s Evening lightthese pieces present a fascinating dialogue between trajectory, modernity, embellishment and fantasy.
Like the ribbons flickering in the air and carving their own flexible paths, the Coronette collection features thick brass rods that form fluid, sweeping curves. The gesture comes from a long decorative lineage: in Roman marble reliefs, garlands and ribbons often appeared as symbols of coronation ceremonies.
Here, however, Schoenberger repeats these ribbons not as decoration, but as the main structure of the design. Each movement of metal sends a new lamp into the ether, arranged around a central axis and grounded in exact symmetry.
In Coronet 1this shaft is the lamp itself, casting a soft, almost theatrical glow on the interior below. The handmade mushroom-shaped glass is available in three colors: Opal, a light cream; Pistachio, a warm green that lifts to yellow when lit. and Apricot, a warm, sunset orange. Three handcrafted metal finishes are also available: Waxed Brass, Pewter and Verdigris. Together, the gradient glass and patinated metal give the petite locket warmth, richness and a subtle sense of ceremony.
Coronet 3 it focuses on the relationship between movement and stillness, expanding outward from a central point in a compact burst of action. A wonderful dichotomy between softness and steel, the patina built into the metal frame gives the piece a sense of place, as if it has always been there. Its sweeping curves feel light and somewhat “extra”, but never disjointed.
Coronet 7 amps this playful exchange up to eleven, with six smaller orbs surrounding the central, larger light. Two orbs can be seen fluttering above, giving the large chandelier a strong sense of life. The result is decorative without feeling fussy, theatrical without losing its structural purity.
Growing up with a historic architectural preservationist mother, Schoenberger developed a sensitivity to architectural ornamentation, ironwork and ancient sculpture – references that remain central to her work. Balancing traditional techniques with modern construction sensibilities, he approaches each project with a careful approach, working in residences, galleries and commercial spaces to help bring diverse visions to life.
Furthermore, each iteration reinforces a broader argument for the value of ornament, as it has influenced technical and aesthetic function throughout history.
To learn more about the Coronette by Sara Schoenberger collection, visit saraschoenberger.com.
Photo by Aaron Joel Santos and Karen Dias.
