Dodecahedron. Hmmmm. For some reason this multifaceted shape seems to be popping up everywhere in design. You might ask…what is a dodecahedron? I asked that myself a few months ago when the word came up during a conversation. (Don’t ask how it came up in a conversation but it did…and it has been coming up almost every day for the last 2 months…I know…strange)
Here’s the definition from Wikipedia:
In geometry, a dodecahedron is any polyhedron with twelve flat faces…It is composed of 12 regular pentagonal faces, with three meeting at each vertex, and is represented by the Schläfli symbol {5,3}. It has 20 vertices and 30 edges.
Uh, what? Translation? I think simply put, a dodecahedron means a 12 sided figure.
Seems the design world is fascinated by this multifaceted shape. I like it too! After I first heard the word, then saw the shape, I kept seeing it everywhere I turned in design…take a look!
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| Harbinger – Ralph Lauren Dustin Dodecahedron Table Lamp – $540 (above) |
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| Circa Lighting – Dustin Dodecahedron Pendant Light – $483 (above) |
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| Haus Interiors – Pierre Faceted Terrarium – $85 |
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| Cuff Home – Faceted Nesting Table – $1500 (in Antique Bone Matte Lacquer Finish)(above) |
Do you like this multifaceted shape or is it too much geometry for you? Please do tell.
Happy Monday!
xo
Coco
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I love it! The many faces of design…especially when the geometry transcends the 2d look to create 3d effects…here’s where color is key! Love that bathroom shot…pinning!
xo-Julie
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love that first image…and yes have seen this trend popping up!x
ooh, i love this trend! and that ralph lauren lamp is sweet!
-Deborah, http://gardeniadreams.blogspot.com/
I hated geometry in high school (yes, I can remember back that far) but I could love a dodecahedron, if only because it is fun to say.
Best…Victoria
LOL, totally agree. They are everywhere. I got so wrapped up in it, I bought a RL polyhedron pendant at Home Goods for super cheap and there’s nowhere to put it in my house… NO WHERE. Darn!
Did a post on it a while back, too! Great minds…
http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/01/dont-know-much-about-history.html
It is a fascinating shape; love the nesting table!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
LOL! Great description, great post, great RL lamp… 🙂
Wow, I love knowing the official definition now!
Oh I really love this shape! Very chic, a little 70s… thanks for introducing me to it.