Belgian manufacturer PER/USE, in collaboration with Note, has created a set of lamps inspired by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher. The reference to Escher is present in the name of the lamps, MCE, as well as the wooden frame that was inspired by the geometrical patterns of the Dutch artist. The lamps were originally… [Read More]
The first portable & flexible lighting device
STUDIO BANANA THiNGS, the creators of the Ostrich Pillow, have launched earlier this year a Kickstarter campaign to promote their latest innovation: the first portable and flexible lighting device. Designers kawamura-ganjavian designed the Kangaroo Light, in collaboration with the INNOVATION QUARTERS at BANGOR University in UK. The flexible hexagonal light was designed to fit at… [Read More]
Bella Standing lamp by Lucie Koldova for PER/USE
Designer Lucie Koldova designed a standing lamp inspired by a bell tower. Designed for Belgian manufacturer PER/USE, the Bella standing lamp is handcrafted by artisans as an object of beauty. Aside from the concept it draws inspiration from, the name of the lamp also refers to the Italian word ‘bella’, which means beautiful. The glossy… [Read More]
The Siblings lamps by Frederik Delbart for PER/USE
Frederik Delbart has completed for Belgian manufacturer PER/USE, a collection of lamps with a wooden base and a transparent glass top. The Siblings lamps are based on the concept of clarity, clearly defined by the use of glass, but also by the newest LED-technology that provides a pleasant light. The new design has been awarded with… [Read More]
TWEE T. by Jake Phipps for Casamania
Twee T. is a system of lamps inspired by the past tradition of canary in homes by Jake Phipps for Italian brand Casamania. The canary presence inside homes has been traced all the way back to Egyptian and Roman civilization, while in the Middle Age and English court was considered an upbringing sign to have them… [Read More]
New Lighting designs from Ingo Maurer
Lighting design brand Ingo Maurer has revealed an exciting selection of new products at this year’s trade shows. Known for their intricate sculptural lighting designs, the German brand never sees to amaze. Their new collection is revealed today at their Munich Showroom, which will include all the new models from the trade fairs in the first half… [Read More]
I Ricchi Poveri Bzzzz by Ingo Maurer
Recently we have shared with you the whimsical Toto, one of Ingo Maurer‘s newest designs, presented earlier this year at the Milan Design Week. Part of the same collection Ricchi Poveri, is Bzzzz, a delicate light bulb featuring a hand-made dragonfly. The Bzzzz lamp is still in prototype stage, however a pre-series version, along with… [Read More]
Turner Floor Lamp by Delightfull
Portuguese lighting company Delightfull, has recently introduced at the Maison et Objet, in Paris, the Turner Floor Lamp – an eye-catching art deco design, ideal for hotel lobbies or lounge areas. Gracefully inspired by Tina Turner’s dance moves, the sinuous forms of the lamp offer the possibility of rotating its arcs into the desired position, allowing… [Read More]
Toto – I Ricchi Poveri by Ingo Maurer
At this year’s Milan Design Week, German brand Ingo Maurer introduced the whimsical Toto, a “light bulb with ears” as an homage to Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse. Toto is part of the Ricchi Poveri collection, a tribe of small, unassuming lamps. The minimalist design features a simple light bulb with a cap. The cap is available… [Read More]
Stephen Street Kitchen – Restaurant at British Film Institute
For the British Film Institute’s new restaurant and lounge, Stephen Street Kitchen, .PSLAB sought to craft a lighting experience tantamount to the BFI’s legacy. The lighting design studio has worked in close collaboration with Benungo and Softroom, to create a unique dining experience. The elegant, white-and-brass insertions, custom-designed and fabricated by .PSLAB, evoke the essential origins… [Read More]
