Reviews

glass lighting, Lasvit, minimalist lighting, modern lighting, Nendo, pendant lights, Press Lamps, simple glass lampshade, table lamps

The Glassy Glow of Nendo’s Press Lamps for Lasvit

I’m never shocked to see that Nendo is the design company behind gorgeous imagery of minimalist furniture and lighting designs. In fact, the Japanese design studio is so popular with manufacturers of all genres that I expect a weekly Nendo piece tapping into the interior scene as if it is were that easy to imagine, design and manufacture iconic pieces in seven days time. Read more

floor lamp, German lighting, ío 3D, lamps, Lighting, modern lighting design, no-touch dimming lamp, Occhio, table lamp, Wall Lamp, wall sconce

The ío 3D Light Series by Occhio

If the ío 3D lights weren’t showcased as well as they are in their 56-second product video I might have been as confused about their designs as I am about their German manufacturer’s name being Occhio (meaning “eye”, or “watch out/be careful”, in Italian). Read more

desk lamp, efficient design, floor lamp, lamp, leccese lamp, limestone lamp, Pimar, Studio Klass, sustainable, table lamp, Task Lighting, two-piece lamp

The Tegola and Petra Lamps by Studio Klass for Pimar

When I first glimpsed Tegola—the innovative desk/table lamp by Studio Klass for Pimar—something about it struck me as vaguely familiar, vaguely suggestive of some socio-historico-cultural icon. Read more

Half Illusion lamp, hanging light, Hareide Lighting, Illusion lamp, innovative lamps, multi-functional lighting, Northern Lighting, optical illusion, wall light, wall sconce

Glorified Deception: The Floating Half Illusion Lamp by Northern Lighting

A deceptive idea or impression can be either good or bad. Interpersonal deception rarely refers to a positive feeling, whereas the idea an inanimate deception - often called an optical illusion - makes us implore the surreal, wanting to see more of the trickery played upon our eyes. Read more

Dan Yeffet, handblown glass, JellyLab, Lucie Koldova, oak, table lamp, upside down design, upside down lamp, Versa Lamp, wooden lamp

Topsy Turvy: Versa Lamp by Dan Yeffet and Lucie Koldova

When I hear the words ‘upside down’, I immediately think of Diana Ross, whose disco song of the same name is somewhat of a cult classic. Read more