Tom Rossau TR747 Pendant, 32 Hand-Folded Birch Paper Planes

Thirty-two hand-folded birch paper planes circling one light: a childhood memory turned into a statement pendant.

The TR747, nicknamed “Come Fly With Me”, grew from Tom Rossau’s memory of folding paper planes with his grandfather. Thirty-two planes, each folded by hand from birch veneer, form a loose sphere around the bulb, so the light warms and catches every wing. At 31.5" across it is a joyful centerpiece for a dining room, an entrance or a child’s room.

Specifications

• Brand: Tom Rossau (Copenhagen, Denmark)
• Model: TR747 Pendant
• Designer: Tom Rossau, 2016
• Type: Statement pendant: 32 hand-folded birch-veneer paper planes in a loose sphere around the bulb
• Colors: Natural Birch
• Dimensions: 31.5" diameter × 23.6" high (80 × 60 cm)
• Weight: 17.44 lb
• Materials: Hand-folded birch veneer
• Light source: One E26 socket, max 60W incandescent or 15W LED; bulb not included (Tom Rossau recommends a warm 2700K A19/A60 LED of 5–8W)
• Dimming: Dimmable with dimmable LED bulbs and a compatible wall dimmer (not included)
• Suspension: 118" (3 m) fabric-covered suspension cable
• Canopy: 3.5" × 3.5" × 3.3" polypropylene canopy in black; works on sloped ceilings
• Assembly: Arrives fully assembled
• Electrical: 120V, UL listed (US version)
• Origin: Handmade in Copenhagen, Denmark
• Warranty: 2 years (24 months) against manufacturing defects
• Lead time: Made to order in Copenhagen: delivered in about 10 weeks (70 days).
• Item numbers (MPN): Natural Birch: 608

Features

• 32 hand-folded birch veneer paper planes
• 31.5" × 23.6"
• One E26 bulb, dimmable with a dimmable LED
• Black canopy
• Handmade in Copenhagen

Best for

Dining rooms, entrances, children’s rooms, stairwells and boutique hotels. Pair it with the Tom Rossau TR5 pendant light, Tom Rossau TR42 pendant light and Tom Rossau TR10 pendant light.

Who this is not for

• Damp rooms: birch must stay dry.
• Minimalist rooms that want quiet, simple shapes.

About the designer

Tom Rossau grew up in Odsherred, the curving coastal landscape north-west of Copenhagen that has drawn painters for generations, and his first lamps appeared in 2005. Every Tom Rossau lamp is still built by hand in the company’s own workshop on Frederiksberg Allé in Copenhagen, by a single lamp builder who signs the card that comes with it.

Why we carry it

We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and the TR747 is a lamp with a story, and customers fall in love with it instantly.

Buy once: durability and care

Dust the birch strips with a soft, dry brush; keep the lamp away from water, steam and humid rooms, because moisture softens the veneer and can make stained colors bleed. Like all natural wood, the birch slowly develops a patina and may shift its shape very slightly over the years: Tom Rossau calls it a living material. Tom Rossau covers manufacturing defects for 2 years. Have a licensed electrician install hardwired fixtures.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the TR747 pendant?

31.5" in diameter and 23.6" high; it weighs 17.44 lb.

How many planes are on the TR747?

32, each folded by hand from birch veneer.

What bulb does the TR747 pendant take?

One E26 bulb, not included: max 60W incandescent or 15W LED.

Is the TR747 pendant dimmable?

Yes, with a dimmable LED bulb and a compatible dimmer (not included).

How do I dust the TR747 planes?

With a soft, dry brush; keep the birch away from moisture.

How long does the Tom Rossau TR747 pendant light take to arrive?

Made to order in Copenhagen: delivered in about 10 weeks (70 days).

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, restaurateurs, hospitality buyers and home stagers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Tom Rossau and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Lighting a restaurant, a hotel floor or a whole home? Send us the list and we will confirm stock and lead times for every piece.

Delivery & returns

Made to order in Copenhagen: delivered in about 10 weeks (70 days). Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and finish above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.