Umbilicus

An island torn loose and held above a fire it can never reach. The chain is not decoration — it is the whole argument. Cut it and the world floats away; shorten it and nothing can grow.

Physical

Materials: Copper, mild steel, cast stone
Dimensions: 1420 × 610 × 610 mm
Weight: 38 kg
Finish: Sealed copper and hot-wax steel. Dust only; no solvents.
Edition: One of one

Installation

Mounting: Suspended: 2 × M12 structural anchors at 400 mm centres, rated 200 kg each. Chain length adjustable 900–2200 mm. Base sits free on floor.
Clearance: 900 mm radius clear; 2600 mm minimum ceiling
Services required: 1 × switched 120 V outlet within 2 m for the lamp (2 W LED, dimmable)
Crate / shipping: 1600 × 760 × 760 mm, 74 kg gross — two crates, island and base
Lead time: 16–20 weeks from deposit

Trade price band$60,000 – $80,000 CAD

Commissionable at other scales — dimensions, materials and mounting can be re-specified to suit the space.