This is called Lightweights, literally a weight for pendant lights. This is an excellent idea especially for renters who can't make structural changes to a space. Often times a ceiling light fixture determines where a table should go, for example, even if it's not really the right spot. This allows for a creative and very cool way to put your pendant anywhere you want. Also good for those who change their minds or move around a lot - like me ;) The 3D prototypes show a weight or an anchor, both in polished, cast steel. Love how shiny and liquid-ey they look, reminiscent of mercury.
This is Slidy, an extendable table. Also still in the concept phase, it is a painted (white or black) metal table with hollow wood inserts that extend to allow 4 extra seats. A good reason for the hollow quality is storage of newspapers, placemats or items of this nature. Metal + wood + storage and versatile functionality. What's not to like?
I would love to see some of these ideas materialized. Here's hoping.
What do you think?
* all images via Hello Sailor.
Those lightweights are super stylish, especially for the coloured cord. Great! Cheers, Igor xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome write-up Holly, I'm so happy that you like my stuff! =D Sadly I'm a bit busy with other work and my lamp Pinecone just now, but the Lightweights are very high on my list of stuff that needs to be prototyped ASAP =) Thanks again, and keep up the great job with the most excellent blog! =D
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Jonas