SATELLITE LAMP Kooij
55 x 52 x H57 cm
The Satellite was originally designed as a shell to envelope and showcase its humble light source. Three standard-sized fluorescent rings composed the heart of the lamp. Their attraction was simple: in 2013, fluorescent bulbs could be found in a variety of light temperatures, whilst LED bands remained overwhelmingly chilly. When seeking to mix light temperatures in a single vessel, the fluorescent bulbs proved to be the most logical option. The hills and valleys of low-resolution 3D printing serve to distort and blend the individual bands of light.
In early 2020, the design was reconfigured with warm, unfussy LEDs. The shell remains unchanged: whilst the technology has evolved, the sentimental form persists. Two tactile knobs on the side of the vessel control the LEDs. With these, the balance of cool and warm light can be manipulated.
Kooij are and Amsterdam based studio. Working alongside a patchwork of house developed machines is a studio of highly passionate craftspeople who breathe life into the work. It is only through a union of crafts and technology that Kooij are able to carry waste from loss to luxury.
Select pieces have joined the permanent collections of the Stedelijk museum, MoMA New York, MoMA San Francisco, Vitra Design Museum, Design Museum London, and the National Museum in Oslo.
Materials: Recycled Plastic, Aluminium Adjustable colour temperatures of: 2000K, 3000K & 4000K
Colour differences may occur due to the use of recycled materials. Kooij are unable to control the tint of the plastic, though this is the joy in working with reclaimed material.
Robot and human made in The Netherlands.
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