From the side or from underneath, Wallis presents an interesting perspective. By layering glass and metal rods at staggered but even lengths in a classic drum shape, Wallis manages to feel both contemporary and familiar. At the same time, it directs light vertically and diffuses it horizontally.,From the side or from underneath, Wallis presents an interesting perspective. By layering glass and metal rods at staggered but even lengths in a classic drum shape, Wallis manages to feel both contemporary and familiar. At the same time, it directs light vertically and diffuses it horizontally.