Countless designers have tackled the problem of lighting, trying to obtain satisfying light quality and quantity for objects that are decorative as well as functional, with pleasing forms, easy to put together, easy to purchase, materials that neither deteriorate nor yellow with age, objects that offer themselves as magical light sculptures.

Paper Light

This lamp designed by Tomoyo Kawata was awarded at “The Essence of Light” Competition organized by Krabbesholm in cooperation with Louis Poulsen Lighting. The contestants had to make a lamp of Tyvek, a polyethylene material that filters the light in approximately the same way as opal glass and plastic.

via  krabbesholm.dk

Toilet Paper Chandelier

Kristen Davis, a decorative painter didn’t like the old chandelier in her dining room. She thought it wasn’t in tune with her non conventional style. Even if the traditional source of light looked quite elegant and sophisticated, she preferred a light installation from toilet paper.

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Light Reading

We realise that planning for our future requires a strong commitment to the environment. Our philosophy towards recycling made us choose wasted books to create an attractive chandelier. Every page is folded in half, producing a circular arrangement which hangs around a ceiling light.

via  luladot.com

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Bagalight by Liquidesign

Bagalight is freestanding and creates an individual lighting effect. The design brief was to design a lighting product that was non-harmful to the environment in its production or use.

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Light Bulb Packaging

Olivia Cheung tries to avoid waste by converting packaging into product. Her work is inspired by popular culture, the environment around her, and finding interesting ways of using materials.

via  dezeen.com

Suspended Light

Would you like a bunch of colorful balls hanging from your ceiling? We suggest to pick as many as possible and to convert your apartment into a joyful, delighted place. Or, you may go for “all white”

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Book  Light

Inspired by the traditional bookbinding, the Book Light goes perfectly for a warm, cozy atmosphere in your bedroom. The amount of light adjusts according to how much you open the book.

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NaCl Installation Light Shade

It was inspired by the sporadic formation of salt crystals.

The light surround mimics their growth whilst keeping a sensitivity to the light, using paper to manipulate the light source enabling the opportunity to explore the ranging tonal qualities.

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