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Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Ghostly Cloth Pendant Light

May 19, 2026

Were you as taken with the cloth pendant lights hanging in Pocketbook Hudson as we were? (See our recent write-up on Upstate New York’s newest hotel here.) Monastic-like and minimalist, the pendants appear to be just panels of lightweight fabric draped over metal rods, creating a soft filtered glow when the light is turned on.

What is its provenance? And where can we find it?

Read on.

The Sighting

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Above: The light, despite its delicate look, makes an impact even in this Pocketbook loft with a double-height ceiling. Photograph by Sean Richardson.
the interiors at pocketbook are eclectic—a mashup of minimalism, shaker influ 18
Above: The interiors at Pocketbook are eclectic—a mashup of minimalism, Shaker influences, and industrial design—and the light fits perfectly into this mix. Photograph by Adrian Gaut.
the fabric light is a soft counterpoint to the metal, wood, and brick that domi 19
Above: The fabric light is a soft counterpoint to the metal, wood, and brick that dominate the hotel’s interior design. Photograph by Adrian Gaut.

The Source

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Above: Turns out the light is called the “Teli” (Italian for “sheets”) and was designed by Italian brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959 for Kartell and put into production for Flos in the 1970s. The Teli lights are no longer made, so if you’re in the market for one, you’ll have to source vintage. Pictured is a Teli pendant light currently for sale on 1stdibs for $8,977. It measures 25.6 inches high and 15.75 inches wide.
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Above: We spotted vintage Teli lights at some of our favorite stores, including Somerset House, which sold this unique striped version. From the site: “Teli was born to exploit the quality of soft filtering light of Raflon, a new polyethylene fiber which was manufactured by a subsidiary of Kartell and used for packaging. Fabricated in white lacquered metal with a chromed metal structure and polyethylene fabric lampshade.” This model (now sold) was $3,400.
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Above: Béton Brut is selling a vintage Teli for £5,500. We also found the light on Etsy, where one merchant is selling it for $4,839.

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