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A Dose of Light

A Dose of Light

Named “Capsule” for obvious reasons, this table lamp by designer Miika Mahonen has an unconventional but intuitive method of turning off and on – simply pull up on the “shade” to reveal bright LED light, or push down to create a thin line of light that provides a subtle ambient glow. Cast from alumi [Read More…]

Incredible Pendant Lamp Made From 270 Playing Cards

Incredible Pendant Lamp Made From 270 Playing Cards

This year we have seen many examples of household objects turned into spectacular lamps, but we have added appreciation for the calculations needed to making this perfect math puzzle. From an artistic viewpoint, one could even make a connection between the endless, interlocking shapes of the lamp an [Read More…]

Bright Woods Collection

Bright Woods Collection

It’s hard to create something extra new from wood. But if you combine different materials you can achieve extremely stylish and unique furniture. Like Bright Woods collection created by Italian designer Giancarlo Zema for the Avanzini Group. The limited edition of 120 stools and 60 coffee tables are [Read More…]

The Story of Time and Light

The Story of Time and Light

Now here is an interesting concept that merges two of the most fascinating aspects of light. On one hand you have it as an illuminant, a perfectly capable table lamp. And on the other, you have it as a discreet analog clock with an ambient glow. Triple functionality is what I’d like to think of it! [Read More…]

Modular Lights by Robhoff

Modular Lights by Robhoff

Size: 35×35x35cm, 30×30x48cm, 32×20x67cm

Materials: aluminium, steel, powder covered.

Lamps: each 4×60 Watt, dimmable.

Germany-based designer Robhoff has created Modular Lights.

Description from Robhoff :

‘Modular Lights’ are adjustable luminaries made of aluminium and steel. The basic [Read More…]

BENTLEY SUPERSPORTS – IT’S DIFFERENT AT NIGHT

BENTLEY SUPERSPORTS - IT’S DIFFERENT AT NIGHT

It’s a beautiful thing when a brand wants to encourage passionate, playful exploration. WhenBentley invited us to join a fleet of their cars, Brian Gush – Head of Drivetrain and Motorsports, Robin Page – Head of Interior, a skeleton film crew, designer Cory Grosser, and former lead designer of Nokia [Read More…]

Crimean Pinecone Lamp by Pavel Eekra

Crimean Pinecone Lamp by Pavel Eekra

Crimen pinecone lamp consists of 56 plates and screws, without an internal skeleton due to rounding forms plaques form gaps through which light passes. Boards themselves are also slightly transparent, this creates a particular pattern of light from the outside and downward bright light. Fla [Read More…]

Half Nelson Lamp Design

Half Nelson Lamp Design

Being a huge lover of cool and awesome things and especially lamps, I would love to present you an exceptional and very beautiful release from Modernica that is the incredible Half-Nelson Lamp.

This lamp boasts a completely awesome design. The George Nelson Half-Nelson Lamp was created as a pro [Read More…]

tHE bOx O2 maple and walnut Light on sale

tHE bOx O2 maple and walnut Light on sale

The Friday column dedicated to the lighting design continues. Today we present “tHE bOx O2″: a table lamp created by Californian designer Alper Nakri. A lamp with retro design, handmade, with unique serial number, consisting of a wooden base and two 30-watt bulbs with carbon filament that enhance th [Read More…]

Lamp or String Theory?

Lamp or String Theory?

Totally intrigued by the Hydralamp. It has a unique cooling system that extends the LED bulb lifetime to 50,000 hours. The lamp is also an energy saver. It produces the same luminous power as a 20W halogen bulb but consumes only 4W. The lamp casing is made of anodized aluminum and tempered glass tot [Read More…]

Solar Power Stations In Disguise: MIT’s Soft Rockers

Solar Power Stations In Disguise: MIT’s Soft Rockers

There’s more than meets the eye to these amazing-looking pieces of garden furniture: They’re actually solar power stations.

Unveiled at MIT’s 150th Anniversary Festival of Art, Science and Technology, they’re the brainchild of Professor Sheila Kennedy and her team, who dubbed them “Soft Rockers [Read More…]