Lighthouse LampIn this collaboration with the Italian company Venini, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec worked on the precariousness of the equilibrium between hand blown glass and an industrial supporting structure. There is only one unfixed, sharp point of contact between the glass and a delicate aluminum stick that supports it. The Bouroullec's wanted to work with the vulnerability of this voluminous glass object. What was also interesting to them was the mix of

Named for its resemblance to the celestial phenomenon

allowing the reflector to rotate 350 degrees

The generously-proportioned Quilt seating series by the Bouroullecs is covered with honeycomb-like

using L-shaped steel frames lacquered white and polyethylene plastic for back and seat

This object combines a simple shape with the complex and expressive surface of marble

38 pushes the fabrication technique originally developed for 28 to its technical and material limits

the Tennessee town

The possibilities for this modular lighting system are unlimited

for further customization and soft diffusion are available here

An inline dimmer is available for additional cost

73 results from blowing liquid glass into a folded and highly heat-resistant ceramic fabric vessel

designed by Muller Van Severen