Description
Arabic Lantern
Built by Compl3x, not bought in. The Arabic Lantern is a piece that shapes the light instead of just holding it. It is designed, engineered and manufactured by Compl3x in Canada — made when you order it, finished by hand, and inspected before it is packed.
What it is for
The wall thickness and pattern are chosen for how they read when lit — warm, even and sculptural rather than a bright point behind a shade. It looks like an object during the day and like a light source at night.
Why people buy it
- Shapes the light rather than just holding it
- Warm, sculptural glow rather than a hard point
- Reads as an object even when it is switched off
- Made to order in the colour shown, with custom colours available on request
- Designed and produced in Canada
How it is made
Every Arabic Lantern is produced in our own facility using additive manufacturing rather than being ordered in from a warehouse. That changes three things. We can hold quality consistent because nothing leaves without being looked at. We can improve a design the week we notice it could be better, instead of waiting out a mould. And we can build geometry — internal structure, continuous curves, one-piece moving parts — that injection moulding and machining simply cannot produce at this scale.
It also means we are not guessing at demand. Nothing sits in a container for six months, and nothing is over-produced to hit a minimum order quantity. If you want a variation on this piece, that is a conversation rather than a tooling bill — see our custom manufacturing services.
Finish, care and colour
Pieces ship in the colour shown unless you arrange otherwise. Clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth; skip the dishwasher, solvents and abrasive pads, and keep any printed piece out of prolonged direct sun or a hot car, which is hard on every polymer. Looked after, it will outlast the moulded version of the same thing.
Ordering, shipping and returns
Orders ship across Canada and the United States, with tracking on every parcel. Because each piece is produced to order there is a short production window before dispatch rather than same-day picking from a shelf — most orders leave within a few business days. If anything arrives damaged or not as described, contact the studio and we will make it right. Full terms are on our shipping page and returns page.
Questions
What kind of bulb should I use?
LED only. LEDs run cool; a filament or halogen bulb gets hot enough to distort a printed shade.
Does it come with electronics?
Designs vary — some include a fitting, some are shades or housings. The product photographs and options show which.
Can you make a larger version?
Usually yes. Tell us the size and we will quote it.
More from Compl3x
Browse more in Household, see the full catalogue, or talk to the studio about a custom build. We are a Canadian creative manufacturing company: we design products, test them, and make them here.
