From mouldable wax lampshades to surreal desk lamps, this collection showcases unconventional and daring lighting designs that challenge norms.
Lamps by City Girls
City Girls, a duo from London, transform eBay finds into whimsical lamps. They repurpose items like fibreglass model boats and old sequins, christening each creation with names such as Pamela or Jean. The standout “Virginia” features a green arched head with a metal body crafted from chair legs and adorned with glass beads.
Le Labo 1.0 by Baguette Studio
Paris’s Baguette Studio presents Le Labo 1.0, a series of wax lampshades that can be endlessly remelted. Featuring wall and table lamps, these innovative pieces were shaped using a custom rotational moulding machine. Philippe Gaud highlights the ethos of ownership, focusing on the wax rather than the object itself.
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Innovative Lighting: Unique Designs by Wretched Flowers
New York’s Wretched Flowers, led by Loney Abrams and Johnny Stanish, explores chainmail artistry. Their floor lamp, cloaked in a delicate beaded chainmail tapestry, echoes the form of Verner Panton’s 1968 Flowerpot design, merging traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Their creations redefine creative exploration.
Gel Lamp by Billy Easter
The Gel Lamp by Billy Easter, from Public Parts, resembles a silicone candy cube, approximately 11.5 cm on each side. A dimmable LED and colour gels alter its hue, adding a playful touch to spaces. This playful lamp is an example of how imaginative designs can transform an ordinary room.
Bic Lamp by Mario Paroli and Seletti
The Bic Lamp, conceived by Mario Paroli with Seletti, mimics the Bic Cristal pen, scaled up to 12 times its actual size. Available in black, blue, and red lid variants, its hexagonal LED light fixture mirrors the pen’s ink chamber. Such unique lighting designs add a touch of whimsy to functional objects.
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Fused by Audra Grays and Maxim Lester
Audra Grays and Maxim Lester crafted the Fused lamp from glass and metal offcuts, merging their design scrap materials. This geometric lamp reflects their commitment to sustainability and cost-effective creation, showcasing some of the most avant-garde eco-friendly designs.
A4 Lamp by Andu Masebo
Andu Masebo’s A4 Lamp, constructed from galvanised sheet steel, fits inside an A4 envelope. Its components, shaped through rolling and folding, offer a simple yet striking design, showcased at Haggerston’s Unit.d gallery.
Buké Lamps by Simon Skinner
Simon Skinner assembles Buké Lamps by stacking charity shop finds like bowls and figurines. The sandblasted glass creates a cohesive visual effect, making these lamps appear as artifacts frozen in ice, akin to Lego or floral arrangements. These are truly one-of-a-kind.
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Frequently asked questions
What materials are used in the Le Labo 1.0 lamps?
The Le Labo 1.0 lamps by Baguette Studio use wax for the lampshades, which can be endlessly remelted. These lamps were shaped using a custom rotational moulding machine.
What is unique about the Bic Lamp design by Mario Paroli?
The Bic Lamp by Mario Paroli mimics the Bic Cristal pen, but it is scaled up to 12 times its actual size. Its hexagonal LED light fixture mirrors the pen’s ink chamber.
How does Wretched Flowers incorporate chainmail in their designs?
Wretched Flowers uses chainmail artistry in their floor lamp creations. Their lamp is cloaked in a delicate beaded chainmail tapestry, merging traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.