Cassina HELENA Aluminium pendant lamp

Intended to illuminate the interior of St.‎ Mary's Church in Helena, Arkansas, the Helena lamp was designed by Charles Eames in 1934 when he was practicing architecture in St.‎ Louis, Missouri.‎ The lamp is put into production for the first time by Cassina in collaboration with the Eames Office, the design studio founded by Charles and Ray in 1941.‎ Available in pendant and wall versions, Helena is a blown-glass sphere, wrapped in an aluminium hemisphere that can be rotated to change the direction of the light, giving the lamp the appearance of a moon.‎ A pattern of small, laser-cut stars on the dome characterises Helena, creating a harmonious interplay of light and shadow that emphasises its celestial resemblance.‎ Further info from manufacturer on HELENA Cassina