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Here's an excellent, minimalist desk lamp we spotted over at Inhabitat. Created by Polish designer Magdalena Chojnacka, who operates under the Bongo Design moniker, the 360 Lamp merges an energy-efficient 10W LED bulb with an unfinished pine wood shade and an smart cantilevered stand that allows the light to rotate a full 360 degrees. The design is topped off with a textile-covered cord that......read more
Atlanta-based eco furniture company Shiner International makes unorthodox use of corrugated cardboard with a series of lamps that includes our favorite, the Hanging Drum Lamp. The ceiling shade incorporates recycled cardboard and styrofoam, which are cut into rings, stacked, and illuminated from within. The result is warm and modern lighting that creates conversation in its inviting glow. Made......read more
For his Brecce collection, Italian designer Marco Stefanelli hit upon the clever idea of combining natural, salvaged materials with future-forward lighting technology. The lamps are made from discarded wood scraps into which Stefanelli embeds LED lights and before covering them in resin. The lights cast a soft and calming glow that warmly define whatever space they're in. Stunning pieces.......read more
The Link desktop lamp brings LED workspace lighting into the 21st century. Designed by Peter Stathis for Pablo, an SF-based lighting concern, the Link is pared down to a simple, versatile form, with no internal wiring made possible by its conductive aluminum skin. The L-shaped base allows it to reside in a corner of the desktop while taking up the minimum amount of usable space. It's also......read more
More stunning contemporary suspension lighting from Hive. The Cloud Hanging Lamp features an exterior diffuser made of organic cotton, evoking the appearance of a floating cloud. ...read more
Sustainable design doesn’t get more delicately beautiful than Hive’s Poppy Hanging Lamp, a contemporary suspension lamp that features meticulously crafted, individually handmade paper rosettes connected by a sphere. ...read more
The beautiful Phrena pendant, a collaboration between Artecnica and Brooklyn product designer Karl Zahn, is inspired by the pages of a book. Unfold the flat-packing light, and the pages of the light work together in perfect symmetry. Phrena's steel interior frame is coated with white Tyvek, which creates a glow that adds warmth to any environment. On his approach to green design,......read more
Now this is some next-level biomimicry. The Hyphae Lamp, created by Massachusetts design studio Nervous System, is a 3D-printed table light that is grown organically using the same process leaves use to form veins. Using a algorithm that mimics the leaf venation process, the lamp's designers have created a one-of-a-kind lamp that casts a ethereal pattern of branching shadows around the room. The......read more
Ginkgo Studio, the Dutch eco design house known for their DIY green walls, comes through with another winner. Created from the pages of upcycled novels, the Paper Lampshade is a beautiful piece of sustainable design, made specifically for low-heat LED bulbs. When you turn on the light, a pattern of shadows shows through the translucent pages. Turn it off, and an elegant sculpture remains....read more
Sometimes brand collaborations just makes sense. Cerno and Jesse Kamm are a perfect example. The fellow SoCal designers share a common approach rooted in sustainable design and local manufacturing. For its part, Cerno makes LED lighting fixtures and furniture using responsible materials and energy efficient tech; while L.A. fashion and textile designer Jesse Kamm handprints on locally-made......read more
