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Marvelous Metal and Marble Lighting

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Although the Here lamp is of an archetypal lamp shape, the details express a simple and pure modern design. Here also aims to re-think the 360-degree rotational function in a simple way by avoiding complicated mechanisms. With a well-matched material combination, one part of the design is complementary to the other and each material has its own function in the creation of the lamp. It’s easily produced as it uses basic components such as concrete or marble for the base, lacquered steel for the shade, and either traditional or LED light bulbs. Thanks to this versatile combination, the three main components (base, shade and cable) can be reproduced in many materials and colors.

Designer: Serge Atallah

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