louis poulsen, world-renowned danish lighting brand, reveal their collaboration with danish-icelandic artist, olafur eliasson, on a new, large-scale pendant light at milan design week. inspired by the relation between mathematical forms, the oe quasi light uses geometry to shape light and reinforces louis poulsen and eliasson’s shared idea that good light = good life.
bright led lights are embedded at the vertices of the aluminum icosahedron, directing the light towards the lamp’s core: a white, inset pentagonal laminae made from polycarbonate. the light’s complex geometric shape is perceived differently depending on where the observer stands, creating endless interpretations and perspectives.
“i’m very excited to bring my longtime interest in geometry and light into this collaboration with louis poulsen to create the oe quasi light. what distinguishes it from so many lamps is that it shines in towards the core, from which the light is reflected back out onto the surroundings. in one form, the lamp combines precision in design with quality atmospheric lighting,” states olafur eliasson, artist.
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with its elastic movement and shifting form, urchin softlight invites playful interaction. using flexible honeycomb geometry, the textile shade expands and morphs into myriad shapes as you manipulate it with your hands. its curious motion is akin to that of a sea creature, giving the luminary its unique name.
made from the same white textile material as cloud softlight and textile softwall + softblock, these pieces can be matched to create fluid, sculptural environments.
magnetic connector
rare earth magnets set into the final layer of textile form a hidden seam for the shade to fasten to itself.
design by stephanie forsythe + todd macallen
material >
the shades are made from a textile that possesses the delicate look of japanese washi and transmits light as gentle glow.
a nonwoven polyethylene, the material is tear- and water-resistant, uv-stable and anti-static to repel dust.
technical >
color temp > 2,500k warm light led / 270 lumens
small $ 300.00 usd / medium $ 600.00 usd / large $ 900.00 usd
the loop table lamp designed by finnish designer timo niskanen, has an aluminum body and an opal acrylic diffuser. led-light source is placed in a shape of a semicircle to the upper side of the inner surface of the circle. the lamp can be controlled by a touch dimmer. it has a textile cord and a wall mounted adapter. the adapter comes in eu, uk and us versions. the color of the light is warm white 3000k.
introduced in 2009. offered museum shops worldwide.
dimensions/inches> 18x 18w x 4″d
price> $445 usd
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designer’s inspiration
alphabet of light is a new font that translates into light, a luminous language used to write an express one’s thoughts.
it can be used to design light in a space with words as well as graphic signs using simple base modules with specific geometric proportions that can be combined to create countless linear or curved structures of light.
the linear and round modules can be combined to form a system of letters, numbers and symbols as well as free or closed compositions.
alphabet of light linear or circular can be arranged in countless basic or more complex structures to produce suspension appliances that can match with architecture or space functions.
alphabet of light uses innovative technological and manufacturing principals to produce a continuous and comfortable light.
alphabet of light wall version is available now.
alphabet of light suspension is coming in winter 2017.
materials
-illuminated tubes in opaque injection molded pmma.
-support pins in brushed aluminum.
technology
led
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crisp is a simple, contemporary option for a flush-mounted light, molded from solid glass and fit for installation in the ceiling or wall and is suitable for wet locations. its grooved front face, which brings to mind the ruffles of a potato crisp, serves to cast light over a more expansive area and add a subtle texture to interiors.
materials
cast glass, anodized aluminum led housing
lamping
1 × 8.5w led
2200k–3500k led
640 lumen source min 80 cri
specs
8.5w power consumption
215 lumens (delivered)
100–120v input 50/60hz
220-240v input 50/60hz (optional)
dimming
triac dimming 10-100%
recommended dimmer
dimensions
5″ dia. x 3″ depth
127mm dia x 75mm depth
product weight
3.0 lb. / 1.63 kg.
price > $250 usd
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in denmark, where winters are cold and long, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere is a way of life. there is even a danish word for it – hygge – which explains our national obsession with candles. the idea behind the carrie led lamp is to honor hygge in the context of modern living. lightweight and portable with a usb charger, the possibilities of the lamp are endless. use it as a bedside lamp, on an office desk or as an alternative to candles on the dining table. carrie is also perfectly sized for picnicking in the park, festival-going or moonlit walks on the beach.
designer> norm architects (dk)
material> opal glass shade, powder-coated steel base & handle, usb cable & adapter
dimensions: 5.81″w x 5.3″d x 9.6″h
internal led light source (no bulbs needed)
max luminance> 384 lumens
dimmable, 4-step (0%, 10%, 50%, 100%)
3.7v 4900mah internal rechargeable lithium battery (5-hour capacity)
detachable handle
charging cable included (usb to micro-usb)
power outlet adapter included (usb to two-blade us plug)
price> $150 usd
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the csys floor (above) by designer jake dyson, was introduced for the first time to the us market at icff 2013. it’s a floor-standing version of a lighting system that was introduced in 2012.
the csys system incorporates the most innovative and sophisticated thermal management and electronics system for led light management that ensures peak performance from the led for 37+ years. csys™ task lights use heat pipe technology to direct heat away from their leds, sustaining brightness for up to 144,000 hours. using 3 axis glide™ motion, csys™ task lights adjust horizontally, vertically and rotationally with fingertip touch.
finishes> black, silver and white
csys desk dimensions> h25 x w20 x d6.9 inches / csys floor> 28.54 (arm length) x h55.51 x 12.4 inches (base radius)
csys desk price> $649 usd csys floor price> $899 usd
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