Gus*
Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp
This Buoy hanging lamp by Gus is a pendant light fixture crafted from charred-effect cork with a tiered, sculptural silhouette and a twisted black fabric cord. It is designed for overhead ambient lighting, suitable for dining tables, kitchen counters, or side tables, and accommodates a 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent. Key specifications include a 7-inch (18 cm) diameter, adjustable cable length up to 96 inches (244 cm), a maximum total length of 70 inches (178 cm), and UL certification; installation guide is included and professional installation is recommended.
- 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
Color
Size
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
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- 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 soft, soothing ambient glow.
- Charring process
- Carbonization process creates a permanent charred finish 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.
- Maintenance
- Only dry cloth dusting required; no water or solvents needed.
- 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 with no additional ceiling bracing needed.
- Acoustic and light
- Cork's cellular network diffuses light and absorbs over 60% of sound waves.
Product record
- Title
- Buoy Cork Hanging Lamp
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.