Venus Glass Wall and Ceiling Light by Carpyen

Venus is a small study in restraint: one glass body, one clean curve, nothing else. Jonathan Daifuku drew it in 2012 for Carpyen, and it still reads as a quiet punctuation mark on a wall or ceiling.

Carpyen describes its glass as bringing visual lightness and a touch of sophistication, and that is exactly the effect: the form seems to hover rather than sit.

The Design Story

Daifuku's idea was to let the material do the talking. The body is glass, left simple and elegant, so the light inside is diffused into an enveloping, uniform glow rather than a hard point. A GX53 LED lamp comes with the fixture, so the design arrives complete. Carpyen makes it in its own Barcelona workshops, the same house that has been building lighting since 1948. The finish is a clean white, which keeps the object calm against plaster, timber or stone.

About the Designer

Jonathan Daifuku leads Daifuku Designs in Barcelona, a studio that brings together function, simplicity and poetry in lighting and furniture. His pieces are known for clean lines, sustainable materials and a deep respect for craft.

Why You'll Love It

Venus is the kind of light you stop noticing and start appreciating. The glow is warm at 3000 K and spreads evenly, so a hallway or stair landing feels gently lit rather than spotlit. Its compact round shape sits close to the surface and works as a repeated rhythm, three in a row along a corridor, or a single moon by a door. Because the rating is IP54, it is comfortable in a covered outdoor spot as well as indoors.

Where It's Best Placed

Venus belongs where you want light without fuss: a hallway, entry, stair landing, or the wall beside a covered doorway. It can also be fixed to a ceiling in a small room or closet. Group several for a quiet, repeating pattern.

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About Carpyen

Carpyen was founded in Barcelona in 1948 and still makes its lamps in its own Barcelona workshops, joining art, craft and industry from classic standards to fully custom pieces. Its lights hang in hotels such as the Mercure Versailles, Paris J'adore and L'Esquisse, and the brand received an ADI-FAD Delta award in 1982.

Questions We Hear Most

Who designed the Venus light?

Venus was designed by Jonathan Daifuku in 2012 for Carpyen and is made in Barcelona.

What is the Venus light made of?

The body is glass in a white finish. Its simple, elegant form is what gives Venus its sense of visual lightness.

Does the Venus light come with a bulb?

Yes. Venus includes a GX53 LED lamp rated 6 W, with a warm 3000 K color.

How do the Venus proportions compare with other wall lights?

Venus is compact, Ø 17 cm (6.7 in) across. That small footprint lets it work as a repeated accent rather than a statement piece.

Where is the Venus Wall/Ceiling Light made?

In Barcelona, Spain. Carpyen has made its lamps there since 1948, in its own workshops.

Can I return the Venus Wall/Ceiling Light?

All Carpyen orders are final sale, so please check the measurements and finish before ordering. We're glad to help you choose first.

Shipping Info

All Carpyen orders are final sale. Need help choosing a size or finish? Our design team is happy to help before you order.