Design by Michelle Kaufman in partnership with FLUX.

First in the new series from MKD and Flux, VESSEL, is a vase-like fixture designed as an entry way light or wall sconce. The tall, slender, steel and glass form features a secure mounting base, finished in dark gray powder coat, that dramatically lights a large, durable, blown-glass vase from below. VESSEL not only casts light upward, illuminating the vase and its contents, but also downward, offering a great design solution for lighting house numbers or entry steps.

VESSEL is beautiful on its own, or filled with personal objects like colored glass marbles, polished stones, or dried flowers. Water brings life into the lit chamber of the vase. Add flowers, bamboo, or even goldfish (the fixture's efficiency will keep the water from getting hot!).

VESSEL can be used in outdoor entry ways, provided they are undercover and will not come in direct contact with the elements.

VESSEL is available with compact fluorescent lamping and complies fully with ADA (American Disabilities Act.)

Dimensions 4.75"W X 23"H X 4"Extension. Lamping- 2 X 13W G24q-1 compact fluorescent lamps (not included).

Material(s): steel, glass

Michelle Kaufmann

Michelle Kaufmann founded Michelle Kaufmann Designs in 2002 and began the crusade to make thoughtful, sustainable design accessible to all. A leader in the green design community, her work is widely published, and her homes have been showcased in a number of museums including the National Building Museum, the Vancouver Art Center, and MOCA in Los Angeles. MKD was listed as one of "The Green 50" by INC magazine, and Michelle Kaufmann was listed as one of the top 100 people Who Matter Now by Business 2.0 magazine.

Kaufmann's commitment to sustainable living and design remains constant throughout all of her work from green architecture to stylish and energy efficient lighting design.