THE UNBOUND COLLECTION

By Space Copenhagen

Design studio Space Copenhagen is known for playing with intriguing juxtapositions

in its designs, and this collection’s meditation on the archetypal lantern form is no

exception. The pared-back take on a traditional Japanese paper lantern balances the

ethereal and the functional, while challenging the conventions of the typology in its

playful asymmetry.

The lamp is available in three sizes, meaning it can be used as a standalone table lamp

or floor lamp. The smallest of the three brings light to spaces as small as a console or

bedside table, making it a functional and flexible piece. The largest lamp makes a bold

statement, with the scale to relate to the room as a whole and become a focal point

that defines the space. The medium-sized light mediates between the two, enabling

dynamic compositions — in clusters of two or more, the shades can be positioned in

unison or at angles to one another, creating an animated sculpture even when switched

off. Changing angles and positions of the lamps in relation to one another therefore

subtly alters the impact of the ensemble and the mood of the space from something

that evokes falling leaves to clouds drifting across the sky — actions we humans are

naturally drawn towards.

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