Gus*
Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp
The Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp is a UL-certified pendant light by Canadian brand Gus, constructed from charred-effect cork with a twisted black fabric suspension cord. It provides dimmable ambient lighting and requires a 60-watt bulb or LED equivalent. The lamp measures 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter, has an adjustable cable length of 96 inches (244 cm), and reaches a total length of up to 70 inches (178 cm).
- Color
- charred-effect
- Material
- Charred-effect cork with twisted black fabric cord
- Style
- modern, contemporary, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Specifications
A sculptural hanging lamp made from charred-effect cork with a twisted black fabric cord, UL certified and dimmable.
Requires 60W dimmable bulb; adjustable cable length up to 96 inches; UL certified; installation guide included.
- Color
- charred-effect · black
- Material
- Charred-effect cork with twisted black fabric cord
- Style
- modern, contemporary, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7x7x70 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures > Ceiling Light Fixtures
Additional Attributes
- charred-effect cork
- twisted black fabric cord
- dimmable
- UL certified
- installation guide included
Product Insights
The Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp by Gus* is a lightweight ceiling fixture that combines sound absorption (over 60% of mid-to-high frequencies) with soft ambient light diffusion, using cork's honeycomb structure preserved through a carbonization process that gives each shade a unique charred finish that resists aging and develops a natural patina over time. The lamp requires only dry cloth dusting and avoids water or solvents, while its sound-absorbing properties do not degrade. The tradeoff: each shade's grain and charred finish vary, and sunlight lightens the cork, but the material remains stable without yellowing or embrittlement.
Verified claims
- Sound absorption
- Absorbs over 60% of mid-to-high frequency sound waves, reducing echo without blocking sound.
- Light and sound synergy
- The cork shade diffuses light and scatters sound, improving visual and acoustic comfort simultaneously.
- Light diffusion
- Cork's honeycomb structure diffuses light into a warm, soft, glare-free ambient glow without harsh shadows or hot spots.
- Charring process
- The charred effect is achieved by actual carbonization—heating the cork to darken it—not a faux finish; the finish is permanent and unique to each shade.
- Structure
- Honeycomb structure preserved, keeping shade lightweight and sound-absorbing.
- Durability
- Carbonization resists aging and corrosion, color evolves into natural patina.
- Care
- Use a dry cloth only; avoid water, solvents, or waxes.
- Sunlight aging
- Sunlight lightens cork, but natural grain produces an organic patina.
- Material stability
- Carbonized cork won't yellow or embrittle with age.
- Acoustic performance
- Sound-absorbing properties don't degrade over time.
- Grain variation
- Cork grain and charred finish vary per shade, making each lamp unique.
- Weight
- Weighs 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), making the shade lightweight.
- Acoustic and light
- Cork's cellular network diffuses light and absorbs over 60% of sound waves.
- Bulb base type
- Uses a standard medium E26 base, the most common bulb base for 60W bulbs and LED equivalents in North America.
- Ceiling canopy
- Includes a black round metal ceiling plate (canopy) that connects to the cord and is designed to cover a standard ceiling electrical box; exact dimensions are not published.
- Adjustable cord length
- The pendant's twisted black fabric cord is 96 inches (244 cm) long and adjusts to hang up to 70 inches (178 cm) below the ceiling, so it can be lowered over a table or hung farther from windows to suit the room layout.
- Electrical certification and dimming
- The Buoy is UL Listed and dimmable, designed for a 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent on a standard E26 medium base; an ELV-type dimmer is specified for smooth dimming.
- Shade diameter
- The shade is 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter, making the pendant a compact accent that works alone or in multiples over a table or counter.
- Suspension cord
- The Buoy hangs from a single twisted black fabric cord that feeds into a black round metal ceiling plate, so from below the shade reads as floating with no visible mounting hardware.
- Style
- The Buoy's restrained geometry and simple, mid-century-inspired forms give it a modern, minimalist silhouette that fits contemporary natural-material interiors.
Product record
- Title
- Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesUses
Creating a cozy, welcoming glow
This hanging lamp is suited to setting up soft, cozy lighting in a room where you want a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its cork lampshade has a tactile surface that diffuses a soft and soothing light.[1]
Adding a warm, organic touch with sculptural lighting
Crafted from cork with an intricate, tactile texture, this hanging lamp adds a warm, organic feel to a room and casts a soft, soothing light suited to a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Style it as a single pendant above a side table, or arrange several above a dining table or kitchen counter.[1,2]
Hanging the Buoy pendant over a table or counter
This cork pendant works well hung from its single black cord as a sculptural light over a wooden side table, dining table, or kitchen counter. You can style one lamp on its own for a smaller spot like a side table, or arrange several in a series over a longer dining table or counter. The cork shade adds a warm, organic texture to the space, and professional installation by a certified electrician is strongly recommended.[2,3,4]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A single hanging pendant lamp formed from stacked cork segments with a visible fabric cord entering the top. The lamp surface shows coarse cork granules and a tiered cylindrical silhouette, shown from the side and slightly below center.
- Tiered body shapeLamp body composed of stacked cylindrical/tapered cork segments forming a stepped profile with a wider lower cylinder, a narrower mid cylinder, and a small tapered top section.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.48 (high) - Cork textureSurface shows coarse, irregular cork granules and mixed light-to-dark brown flecks across the entire lamp body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.48 (high) - Top cord entryBlack fabric-wrapped suspension cord enters the center of the top segment and runs upward out of frame.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.00 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower rim detailLower cylinder ends in a clean horizontal rim with a visible inner shadow under the lamp opening.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp suspended over a wooden side table with a small sculptural object and an air plant; a tan leather sofa is visible at left against an olive green wall. Soft directional lighting creates gentle shadows and subtle highlights on the lamp and table.
- Wooden tableRound wooden side table with visible grain and four cylindrical legs, occupying the lower central area of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Decorative object and plantLight-colored carved wooden arch sculpture with scalloped top edges sits on the table with a small air plant beside it.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Leather sofaCurved tan leather sofa arm with visible stitching appears at the left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high) - Background wallFlat olive green painted wall filling the background, evenly lit with subtle texture visible.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadow beneath the lamp and soft highlights on the table and sofa.
- Image framingFramed as a vertical lifestyle shot with the lamp centered horizontally and the table and props visible in the lower third.
Colors
natural cork brown· lamp body (cork)deep black· suspension cord- Tiered body shapeLamp body composed of stacked cylindrical/tapered cork segments forming a stepped profile with a wider lower cylinder, a narrower mid cylinder, and a small tapered top section.
- 02
Product
Front-facing pendant lamp made from a textured cork material with a stacked, tiered cylindrical silhouette suspended from a narrow black cord.
- Overall shapeVertically stacked tiered cylinders forming a three-step pendant silhouette that narrows toward the top and flares slightly at the bottom opening.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (high) - Material and surface textureExterior surface is natural cork with visible irregular cork granules and small lighter flecks, producing a textured, slightly rough appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - SuspensionNarrow black suspension cord enters centrally at the top of the lamp and runs upward out of frame.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom opening interiorInterior of the bottom opening appears darker than the exterior cork, visible as a thin dark ring at the lamp mouth.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Seam or tier edgesVisible horizontal step lines where the cylindrical tiers meet, creating subtle shadowed rims between tiers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Product centered on a plain white background with neutral lighting and minimal shadow; image is a front-facing studio product shot cropped close to the lamp.
- Background and compositionPlain seamless white background with the pendant centered vertically and horizontally in the frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadows and subtle shading that reveal texture and tier edges; no harsh reflections.
- Image cropTop of the cord is cropped at the image top edge while the full lamp body and bottom opening are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
medium cork brown· cork exterior#6B4C3Cblack· suspension cord#0C1414dark brown· interior bottom rim#3B2C24- Overall shapeVertically stacked tiered cylinders forming a three-step pendant silhouette that narrows toward the top and flares slightly at the bottom opening.
- 03
Product
Close-up view of a round ceiling canopy and attached braided cord showing canopy underside, a centered cylindrical strain-relief, and a single visible fastening screw on the canopy rim.
- Canopy shapeCircular, shallow dome-like metal canopy with a flat underside and slightly rounded outer rim, shown from below.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Canopy finishMatte black finish on both outer rim and flat underside with even diffuse lighting and soft highlights.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Fastening screwSingle visible screw on the canopy rim with a recessed cross-shaped (Phillips-like) drive.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Strain-relief/neckShort cylindrical neck at the canopy center where the cord emerges, matching the canopy finish.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.35 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Braided cord textureVertical braided fabric cord with visible herringbone-like weave running from the strain-relief toward the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.54 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a white background, even diffuse lighting, and the ceiling canopy centered and slightly cropped at the edges; minimal shadowing visible under the canopy.
- BackgroundClean white background with no props or additional objects visible.
- Shot compositionCentered close-up framing focused on the canopy underside and cord, with the cord running vertically through the image center.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting producing gentle highlights on the canopy rim and a faint shadow under the canopy; no harsh reflections.
Colors
matte black· canopy exterior and underside#0E0E0Ematte black· strain-relief neck#0E0E0Etextured black· braided cord#141414- Canopy shapeCircular, shallow dome-like metal canopy with a flat underside and slightly rounded outer rim, shown from below.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Gus*
Buoy Small Pendant Light