Nordic Elegance from Note Design Studio

I know it’s been ages since I’ve posted anything,but the interior designer in me has been busy completing a few projects- pictures of which I can’t wait to share with you soon!

In the meantime here are a few interesting lamps by Swedish Note Design Studio. I think these lamps are pretty funky and cool. Take a look. Hope you like.

1. Silo Pendant Lamp

These cute little lamps are designed for Zero. The minimal design of this lamp is inspired by the classical silhouette of a grain silo and also closely resembles water tanks that we see dotted all over our own Indian cities- probably the reason why I am so taken with them. The lamps have an edgy industrial feel softened somewhat by the colors they are available in.

2. Fuse Pendant Lamps

Designed for E-x.t, these sexy looking lamps celebrate Nordic simplicity. The soft porcelain lamp is accentuated perfectly by a wooden pendant holder. The lamps are available in subtle white or cream as well as a more funky pumpkin orange.

3. Tomorrow & Yesterday Lamps

Inspired by an awkward man-made separation between the Diomede Islands located in the Bering Strait, these two lamps have an almost space-age look due to their interesting form. I love their simple elegance.

Tomorrow Island Lamp

Yesterday Island Lamp

The simplicity of these lamps make them ideal for a contemporary or minimally designed space where one wants a touch of the quirky.  



[All Images Courtesy Note Design Studio]

Some of my favorite lamps

Here are some of my favorite lamp designs- some are iconic pieces that are instantly recognizable and others may be less well known, but still much loved by me.

1. Tolomeo Task Lamp by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide(1987)

The iconic Tolomeo task light is a perfect marriage of design and engineering.

2. Arco Lamp by Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos (1962)

Beautiful, elegant,  functional and timeless- these words best describe the Acro lamp.

3. Signal Lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq, France (1950)

The Signal Lamp has a fun, quirky, vintage appeal and is one of my favorites.

4. Archimoon by Philippe Starck, for Flos, Italy (2000)
With it’s silver aluminum arm and fabric shade, the Archimoon exudes understated elegance.

5. Grasshopper Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman (1947)

This modern, functional lamp has a decidedly vintage appeal that would look quite trendy in a modern, minimal setting.

6. PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen (1958)

Made from spun aluminum and sand-blasted glass, the pendant was designed to hang low above a table. The best part of this design is that regardless of how the lamp is installed, it is completely glare-free.

7. Beat Light Fat by Tom Dixon

Made from brass with a black external lacquer, this modern, minimally designed lamp was inspired by the sculptural simplicity of brass cooking pots and traditional water vessels on the subcontinent.

8. Calimero Oversized Pendant Lamp by Cattelan Italia

This lamp is a little retro, a little modern and a lot sexy. I know it’s a bit shiny and reflective but it would look great in a contemporary, minimalist space.

9. Nizam Brass Lamp by Viya Home

These lamps scream opulence and luxury and are a contemporary twist on traditional Indian motifs.

10. Recycled Artichoke Paper Lamp by
Allison Patrick Each of New York based architect, Allison Patrick’s hanging fixtures is hand-made, unique and made from scrap material- a cool idea and a really funky design.

11. Wood Lamp by Studio TAF

Honesty in design is the idea behind this lamp, designed by Swedish design & architectural studio TAF for Scandinavian design company Muuto.  Another one of my favorites- I love its minimal simplicity and almost toy like character.

12. Anglepoise Lamp by George Carwardine (1933)

Inspired by the constant tension principle of human limbs, this is a truly iconic lamp.

13. Akari 3A Lamp by Isamu Noguchi (1951)

This classic is a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.

14. Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen (1958)

PH Artichoke is a 360-degree glare free lamp created by 72 leaves. The PH Artichoke is considered to be a classical masterpiece even today.

15. David Trubridge Coral Pendant Lamp

Inspired from coral, this form is based on the structure of a geometric polyhedron made from delicate Pine plywood fastened together by aluminum or plastic rivets.  This lamp comes into its own when soft light shines through its skeletal frame casting surreal shadows on darkened walls.