Most pendant lamps hang with weight. The Tense Tyvek Pendant Lamp barely registers against a ceiling — a thin disc of DuPont paper stretched over a glass fiber frame, diffusing the integrated LED into a clean, even wash of light that feels larger than the fixture itself. The form is resolved in the way only restraint can produce: nothing added, nothing superfluous.
A room with a Tense overhead feels different. The ceiling appears higher. The light feels calmer. The fixture quietly becomes the reason the room works.
Why Tense
DuPont Tyvek Paper Tyvek is the same material used in architectural building wraps — extraordinarily strong for its weight, resistant to tearing, and translucent enough to diffuse light evenly across its entire surface.
Cloud-Like Presence The ultra-low profile — 12 to 18 cm tall depending on size — means the lamp sits close to the ceiling and reads as a luminous disc rather than a hanging object. It floats. The room beneath it opens.
Even Diffusion The integrated LED distributes its output uniformly through the Tyvek surface — no hot center, no edge shadow. The light that reaches the room is smooth, calm, and consistent regardless of the size you choose.
Sloped Ceiling Ready Compatible with angled ceilings up to 30° — the hardware keeps the disc level regardless of what’s above it. Available in three single sizes and two cluster configurations.
Single, Three, or Five — A Composition, Not Just Lighting A single Tense over a small dining table is precise and complete. The 3-head configuration — 60, 80, and 100 cm discs at the same height — creates a graduated cloud effect above a longer table or kitchen island. The 5-head set adds two more for spaces that want a ceiling installation that functions as a visual centerpiece, not just an overhead fixture. Each disc hangs independently, so height can be adjusted per disc to create intentional depth in the cluster.
Size & Color Reference
Black and White finishes shown across three sizes
About the Shade: The lampshade is made from DuPont Tyvek paper — a lightweight, durable technical material, not standard paper. It is designed to remain stable with heat and long-term use.
Shipping Creases: The Tyvek shade may arrive with slight fold lines from packaging. These are temporary — they fade naturally once the lamp is installed and in regular use as the material relaxes with warmth from the LED.
Dimming: The built-in LED does not support dimming. Do not pair with a dimmer switch — this will not reduce brightness and may cause flickering or damage.
Choose Your Color Temperature
3000K Warm White Bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms
6000K Bright White Kitchens, studios, task spaces
Works In
Dining Table Kitchen Island Living Room Bedroom Studio & Office Open-Plan Space Hallway
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Choose Your Configuration
60 cmDesk, bedside, compact space
DiameterØ 60 cm / 23.6″
HeightH 12 cm / 4.7″
Power~18W
80 cmDining table, living room
DiameterØ 80 cm / 31.4″
HeightH 15 cm / 5.9″
Power~24W
Most Popular100 cmStatement dining, open-plan
DiameterØ 100 cm / 39.3″
HeightH 18 cm / 7″
Power~30W
3 HeadsLong table, island cluster
Set (cm)Ø 60 + Ø 80 + Ø 100 cm
Set (in)Ø 23.6″ + Ø 31.4″ + Ø 39.3″
5 HeadsLarge open-plan centerpiece
Set (cm)Ø 60+Ø 60+Ø 80+Ø 100+Ø 100 cm
Set (in)Ø 23.6″+Ø 23.6″+Ø 31.4″+Ø 39.3″+Ø 39.3″
Details
Shade: DuPont Tyvek Paper
Frame: Glass Fiber
Materials: Metal, DuPont Paper & Glass Fiber
Wiring: Hardwired
Light source: Integrated LED — not replaceable
Lifespan: 50,000 hrs
CCT: 3000K / 6000K
Dimming: Not supported
Wire: 59 in / 150 cm — adjustable to desired height
Sloped ceiling compatible — up to 30°
Finishes: White · Black
Use: Indoor
Certified: North America · Australia · Europe · Middle East
The integrated LED is rated for 50,000 hours — at 6 hours per day, that’s over 22 years of use. No bulb to replace, no maintenance required.
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Downloads
Parameter Installation 3D Files 5-Head 3D Files
Zusätzliche Informationen
Gewicht
4 kg
Size
Dia 60cm x H 12cm / ∅ 23.6″ x H 4.7″ DuPont Paper Lampshade, Dia 80cm x H 15cm / ∅ 31.4″ x H 5.9″ DuPont Paper Lampshade, Dia 100cm x H 18cm / ∅ 39.3″ x H 7″ DuPont Paper Lampshade, 3 Heads ∅ 23.6″+∅ 31.4″+∅ 39.3″, 5 Heads ∅ 23.6″+ ∅ 23.6″+∅ 31.4″+∅ 39.3″+ ∅ 39.3″