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MOEBE's Ceramic Table Lamp and Tube Pendant
written Sarah Arendts
In the pulsating heart of Copenhagen, on the serene island of Amager, lies a workshop where creation meets purpose, and design meets sustainability.
This is the home of MOEBE, a design studio formed in 2014 by architects Martin de Neergard Christensen, Nicholas Oldroyd, and cabinet maker Anders Thams. Their overarching philosophy? Simple, but profound: consciously made furniture and lifestyle objects with great details, designed to last a lifetime.
In today's age of fleeting fashion and planned obsolescence, MOEBE stands as a beacon of hope. Their mantra emphasizes on the need for 'less'. Less noise, less clutter, and certainly less waste. They believe in creating room to breathe and cherishing the small everyday moments that render meaning to our lives. Their designs are a celebration of this philosophy, stripped of all that's unnecessary, embodying pure functionality, purpose, and a keen sense of aesthetics.
We turn our attention to two of their recent creations that exemplify this ethos: the Ceramic Table Lamp and the Tube Pendant.
Ceramic Table Lamp — A Symphony of Porcelain & Light
At first glance, the Ceramic Table Lamp might seem like just another lamp, but dig deeper, and you'll realize its genius. Unlike traditional lampshades that offer limited adjustability, MOEBE’s version comes with a completely separate porcelain piece. This unique design grants the user full flexibility — pivot up, down, left, or right, shining light precisely where it's needed.
Each lamp is a masterpiece, handcrafted in Portugal. The raw, unglazed ceramic is infused with colour pigment right into the porcelain, ensuring that no two lamps are the same. But what truly stands out about this lamp is its modular design. In line with MOEBE's 'Right to repair' principle, the lamp is component-based. So, if a part malfunctions, simply replace it without discarding the entire product.
Its aesthetic beauty, combined with its functional versatility, makes the Ceramic Table Lamp not just a lighting solution, but a sculptural adornment for your space.
Tube Pendant — The Alchemy of Aluminium & Paper
MOEBE's Tube Pendant is a revelation in lighting design. Crafted from a robust aluminium tube, it's internally lined with a simple translucent paper. This ingenious combination allows users to control the lamp’s aura. Adjust the top for upward light diffusion or extend the paper to cast a warm, soft glow around the edges.
MOEBE recognizes that light is the soul of a space. The Tube Pendant, available in two sizes and four colours, captures this essence, allowing homeowners and designers to elevate the ambiance of any room.
MOEBE is not just a brand; it's a movement. It's an invitation to embrace simplicity, quality, and sustainability. In their hands, raw materials transform into functional art pieces, and spaces come alive with purpose and beauty.
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