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GRAIN FAMILY

What was meant as a warning from our fabricator in L.A. – that occasionally a trace of wood grain from the tool used in metal spinning could be seen in finished parts – became the focal point of our Grain Family. We invented a process to celebrate this tooling mark: working with a patternmaker, we create custom molds from maple boards, and sandblast them to raise the wood grain. They're then spun on a lathe at the same speed as a flat sheet of aluminum, which forms around the mold to create a metal shade. After each run of 25 parts the mold is sandblasted again, exposing fresh grain and slowly eroding the wood tool.

GRAIN PENDANT

The aluminum shade of our Grain Pendants is formed over a wooden mold that has been sandblasted to raise the wood grain. Through the metal spinning process, real wood grain is impressed on the finished pendant, creating a shade that is both organic in feel and modern in look.

GRAIN PENDANT

A versatile size and typology, the Grain Pendant is available in 13”, 16”, and 18” sizes.

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A pair of Grain Pendant 18s is well suited for hallways and longer narrow spaces.

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Once anodized and painted, the pendant rests on a glowing flared glass socket.

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Grain Pendant 13s and 16s utilize a silver tip bulb.

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The Grain Pendant 18 is slightly deeper than the smaller pendants and houses a frosted bulb.

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GRAIN BARREL

Simple in shape and visually light, the Grain Barrel’s sides reflect and illuminate the vertical wood grain pattern imparted on the shade during spinning.

GRAIN BARREL

The shade is formed using a maple tool that features vertical wood grain and references the construction of traditional wooden barrels.

GRAIN BARREL

An illuminated glass socket suspends the pendant and provides a subtle upward highlight.

GRAIN BARREL

Well suited for kitchen islands and communal tables, the Grain Barrel provides directed ambient light.

GRAIN BARREL

Simple in shape and visually light, the Grain Barrel’s sides reflect and illuminate the vertical wood grain pattern imparted on the shade during spinning.

GRAIN DRUM

Come behind the scenes to see the many skillful hands that help us create our Grain Drums, and peek into the magic of metal spinning.

Watch the whole film here.

GRAIN DRUM

Using a method similar to how drums are made, we cut one long board of maple into pie shaped wedges to create the hollow mold for our larger Grain Drums.

GRAIN DRUM

The Grain Drum is available in 14", 25", and 33" iterations.

GRAIN DRUM

The Grain Drum 33 is the largest of our drum fixtures and pushes the form to the greatest size possible from standard spinning blanks.

GRAIN DRUM

Two Grain Drum 14s provide diffused light in a narrow hallway.

GRAIN DRUM

Illuminated by three bulbs concealed under a wood grain reflector, the view from below a Grain Drum is reminiscent of standing under an eclipse.

GRAIN DRUM

The book matched grain on the interior of the Drum provides the amazing impression of the lifespan of a tree.

GRAIN DRUM

Come behind the scenes to see the many skillful hands that help us create our Grain Drums, and peek into the magic of metal spinning.

Watch the whole film here.

GRAIN SCONCE

A flexible and customizable option, our Grain Sconces allow Grain Pendants and Barrels to be turned into wall mounted fixtures.

GRAIN SCONCE

Utilizing a swing arm and a customizable drop height, Grain Sconces can be manipulated to suit any variety of conditions.

GRAIN SCONCE

The glass socket is illuminated by a silver tip bulb to provide a subtle upward highlight.

GRAIN SCONCE

Grain Barrels can be added to the Grain Sconce to provide more downward light.

GRAIN SCONCE

The swing arm allows you to direct light to where you need it.

GRAIN SCONCE

A flexible and customizable option, our Grain Sconces allow Grain Pendants and Barrels to be turned into wall mounted fixtures.

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GRAIN PENDANT

In light of the current situation, we anticipate some delays and are estimating a production lead time of 10-12 weeks for all new orders. Please don't hesitate to reach out directly to contact@brendanravenhill.com as needed.

13": 13” x 13” x 5”

16": 16” x 16” x 5”

18": 18” x 18” x 6”