Moooi Raimond II Dome

The Moooi Raimond II Dome by Raimond Puts takes that magical starry night concept and makes it actually practical for dining areas with this brilliant hemisphere design that gives you the best of both worlds. You get all those tiny twinkling LEDs creating that gorgeous constellation effect overhead, plus a powerful spotlight right in the center that shines down to actually illuminate your food and faces properly. It's like having your own personal planetarium that doubles as serious task lighting - perfect for those dinner parties where you want drama and atmosphere but also need people to see what they're eating. The dome shape means it works beautifully over round dining tables where a traditional chandelier might feel too heavy or imposing.

The engineering behind this thing is absolutely incredible when you think about it. Those ultra-thin stainless steel strips that form the triangular mesh don't just look cool - they're actually carrying the electrical current to hundreds of tiny LEDs, each one fitted with its own PMMA lens to spread light perfectly. At just over 31 inches wide but only 15 inches tall, the Dome gives you substantial presence without hanging down into your sight lines or making the room feel closed in. The central spotlight is dimmable along with all the star LEDs, so you can go from bright dinner lighting to soft ambient glow for after-dinner conversations. The wireless dimming system means no complicated wall switches or rewiring.

Moooi completed this design as a tribute to Raimond Puts, who spent decades perfecting his geodesic lighting concepts but passed away before seeing the Dome finished. Working with his wife, artist Tis Ernst, they brought his vision to life while staying true to his mathematical principles based on prime numbers and geodesic geometry. The brand's commitment to honoring innovative designers shows in how they invested the time and resources to get every detail right, creating a piece that enhances daily life through thoughtful engineering and genuine artistic vision rather than just looking impressive in showrooms.