Markus Haase, Euryale, Circlet Series in Aluminum, DE, 2024

The Circlet Series chandelier in cast aluminum is a completely new material for the artist. With a strong asymmetry, these faceted structures capture and reflect light while seemingly defying gravity. The interlocking rings exude a surprising weightlessness – one of the benefits and challenges of handcasting in aluminum as opposed to his typical bronze. The softness of this material makes it significantly more challenging to sand, polish and weld, but the light weight of the material allows for greater flexibility in installing the work in residences that may not be able to support bronze, perfect for a yacht for example. The aluminum brings a refreshing palette into Haase’s existing body of work for clients looking for a cooler toned finish.

In 2013, Haase launched his first series of sculptural design exclusively with Todd Merrill Studio. Since then, his work has attracted the attention of designers, critics, and collectors worldwide. Haase creates unique works of art, sculptural pieces of furniture, and lighting design that demonstrate his sculpting virtuosity through his works that imbue wood, metal, and stone with a remarkable sense of fluidity and movement. Carved wood and marble assume the qualities of drapery, while his dexterity in combining these elements with dynamic LED technology defines a new artistry for the twenty-first century. As Todd Merrill describes, “Markus Haase is not making a piece of furniture or lighting that looks like art… He is a sculptor making art that serves functional ends.”

As Haase works on a commission basis, custom designs may be requested.

Aluminum, Onyx
43h x 43w x 40d in
109.22h x 109.22w x 101.60d cm