A rose is a rose is a rose, until of course, it is reimagined by Varaluz. Inspired by a drawing that appeared in the Japanese design magazine, Shin-Bijutsukai (New Oceans of Art), Ethereal Rose marries swirling lines of varying thicknesses and irregular curves with a mid-century metal work technique. At the center of each rose is a multi-faceted round optic quality crystal element. The hanging stems and secondary canopy complete the wispy design motif. A Havana Gold hand-painted multi-layered finish features a unique ombre that gets darker with additional antiquing around the crystal centers.

Through this collaboration, Varaluz has taken inspiration from the National Air and Space Museum, the National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and the famed Pollinator Garden, among other Smithsonian sources, and the results will make any home soar to new heights. Like the Smithsonian’s mission, Varaluz endeavors to create collections that span the breadth of art and design, from the ancient to the modern-day, from the playful to the practical, while capturing designs that are not only integral to everyday life, but to humanity, in a way that enriches us all.