BAZAAR BIZZAAR Chandelier
BAZAAR BIZZAAR Chandelier
The Bazaar Bizaar lighting fixture was born from an immediate creative impulse during Jakub Berdych Karpelis’s first visit as art director in Artglass — its initial concept was completed on the very first evening. In this interpretation, it consists of a composition of six individual pendants unified by a ceiling mount with a wooden base.
It builds on a direct engagement with traditional components used in lighting production, which become the fundamental building material of the entire composition. Familiar elements are assembled in new ways, layered, interwoven, and brought into unexpected relationships across the individual pendants. The design resembles a luminous patchwork, where each detail carries a trace of its original function as well as its new role. The overall impression is playful and spontaneous, while also revealing the aesthetic of the construction elements themselves. Bazaar Bizaar celebrates material, process, and the joy of discovering new forms.
Designer: Jakub Berdych Karpelis | Artglass, 2025
Dimensions: Ø 97.5 × 70 cm (adjustable height up to 300 cm)
Material: Sandblasted and metal-coated glass, brass, steel, wood.
Light source: LED strip, 12 × G4
Voltage: 230 V
Protection rating: IP20
Weight: 25 kg
Weight including packaging: 27 kg
Package dimensions: 84 × 84 × 32 cm
Jakub Berdych Karpelis (b. 1971, Prague)
A multidisciplinary designer and sculptor, and co-founder of one of the most renowned independent Czech design studios, Qubus Design Studio (2002), which simultaneously opened its showroom as the first Czech design shop and, under its own Qubus brand, launched the so-called new wave of Czech design by producing its own collections. From 2002 to 2010, Jakub co-led Qubus with Maxim Velčovský; since then, Jakub has remained the sole chief designer and, in parallel, has focused primarily on his independent work with traditional materials such as glass, stone, and porcelain. He is the creator of numerous collections and products that have been featured in the offerings of Moss Gallery New York and Mint Gallery London. His works, which straddle the line between art and design, are represented in a number of prestigious museum and private collections. His studio, Qubus, is also responsible for the architectural design of numerous exhibitions and displays, and he himself has designed several awards, such as the Magnesia Litera. He has collaborated with leading Czech manufacturers (Lasvit, BOMMA, Preciosa) and has served as creative director of Artglass since late 2025.
ARTGLASS is a Czech lighting manufacturer that has been active in the market since 1993. It illuminates historic halls as well as modern minimalist interiors. A new era for the brand begins with the arrival of art director Jakub Berdych Karpelis. Under his leadership, traditional craftsmanship is combined with bold contemporary design that pushes the boundaries of glass art. By combining the stability of a traditional manufacturer with the dynamism of a modern design studio, the brand creates timeless value for discerning clients around the world. www.artglass.cz
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