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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