Designed by OEO Studio
Kyoto Lamp
This series of floor lamps in solid walnut or ash is a tribute to both
the historic woodcraft of Kyoto and the early years of Japanese
aviation. The lamps’ structure invokes the intricacy of Japanese
toy aeroplanes – in particular the Yoshida Hishou, an A-shaped
plane fitted with two reverse propellers that successfully crossed
Tokyo’s Sumida River in a 1911 model-aircraft contest.
The shade is created using Japan’s Unesco-listed washi paper, by
the craftspeople of Kyoto, traditional makers of Japan’s distinctive
wagasa (umbrellas made with washi and bamboo). Emitting a
gentle, warm-toned light and creating a soft shadow play, the Kyoto
Lamp enhances interiors through both its form and effect.
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