Tag Archives: lighting

"Everything is really about materials in their absolute simplicity. If possible, everything we make is informed by an absolute love of materials: cast-iron for its weight, copper for its warmth, etc. One common thread running through is materiality. This is our recipe." – Tom ...

Last name: Wästberg. First name is of little concern according to the manifesto: "Lamps for Neanderthal Man". Yes, this is a lighting line that comes with a manifesto. The manifesto is brilliant and hilarious. The designs are mega functional and super cool. Wästberg Claesson Koivisto Rune ...

"In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the Japanese town of Gifu, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from the mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Inspired by the lanterns illuminating night fishing on the Nagara River, Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the ...

The Tizio lamp was originally designed in 1972.  Now redesigned in 2009 by Richard Sapper as a LED Tizio Version.  5 led bulbs using only 8 watts of power.  Equivalent to 55 watt halogen bulb.

Why hide the little miracle that makes it all happen?  Props out to those designers who bare all and assert the thing for what it is - a light bulb in a fancy vehicle... or best yet: not so fancy.  Bare bulbs are honest, straight up, industrial, and georgous! ... so long as they don't leave a ...