Cathrine Baekken, in collaboration with Standard Socket, has recently introduced the Booi light at the WantedDesign NYC in May, 2014. The designer drew inspiration from the mooring buoys found across the coastal towns of Norway. The minimalist design consists of two elements: wood and glass. The turned wood handle has a tactile quality, and gives… [Read More]
Ochre introduces new collection
Ochre recently launched a new collection at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 that captures the essence of the brand: proportion, texture, contrast and finish. As with all of their work, the new collection places equal importance on harmonious forms, luxurious materials, and matchless craftsmanship. The Seed Cloud installation is a whimsical piece that ‘marries modern… [Read More]
Chipboard Light from Moorhead and Moorhead
Seattle based manufacturer Standard Socket collaborated with Robert and Granger Moorhead to create the Chipboard Light. The sculptural light pendant uses planar chipboard in a creative way to achieve an elegant, organic form. The chipboard is lined with a reflective poly material and is formed by folding the shade over a handmade pine cone. The… [Read More]
Nevo Collection by Arturo Álvarez
Spanish designer Arturo Álvarez always designs unique pieces with sculptural qualities. His iconic collection Nevo is no exception. Constructed from silicone and stainless steel metal, the Nevo collection features vibrant shapes that seem to be in constant change, adding a romantic and emotional element to interior spaces. A cloud of suggestive curves, of impossible volumes where… [Read More]
Copper Lighting Trend
Classic metallics like copper never go out of style, and the last few years have seen an abundance of new designs. Most lighting manufacturers have seem to incorporate copper into their new collections. Unlike other metals, copper is extremely versatile, making it easy to incorporate in contemporary, as well as traditional interiors. Here are 6… [Read More]
David Trubridge launches new designs at Wanted Design NYC
World renowned, and New Zealand based designer David Trubridge will be launching new designs at the New York Wanted Design (May 16 – 19, 2014). Among the new products, he will also re-launch three designs from his collection that are now sent as kitsets. The kitset method, named Seed System by the company, has various… [Read More]
Kroon by ZMIK for Moooi
ZMIK developed Kroon for Moooi, as a contemporary twist on the classical chandelier. The unique design stands out through its sophisticated mechanism that lets the chandelier be smoothly unfolded into a variety of forms. The Kroon chandelier was reintroduced at the 2014 Milan Design Week in Champagne Glow Matt finish. The new softer version brings… [Read More]
Bright Sprouts by Nordic Tales
Jonas Hoejgaard in collaboration with Scandinavian design company Nordic Tales, created a wooden fixture that turns an important everyday function into an aesthetic experience. Like ever other Nordic Tales product, Bright Sprouts was designed to tell a story and create a bright spot in everyday life. The Danish design invites users to be part of… [Read More]
A DIY hanging light with attitude
Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt designed a sculptural DIY hanging lamp for Danish design company Normann Copenhagen. Bau was designed as a unique combination of colour, composition and geometric shapes, making it ideal for both minimalistic interiors, as well as more eclectic ones. Bau comes in two different versions: a multi-coloured version, and a Nature (monochromatic) version…. [Read More]
360 Light – Deep Jungle by Artecnica
Japanese architect Yusuke Oono designed an epic story telling collection for Artecnica, based on traditional book craftsmanship. The 360 Light – Deep Jungle pendant uses laser technology to combine two dimensional book pages into a rich and imaginative 3D landscape. The simple book design unveils a whole story at one glance in a carousel format…. [Read More]
