Thinking outside the box
Winner of the best of the best in the German Red Dot design competition in 2007, the Open box is one of a series of distinctive and rather quirky luminaries designed by independent Swedish designers forming the Art of Light range.
Light from perforations in the lower lamp enclosure allows a pattern of light to fall on the back of the upward lamp enclosure creating an attractive dim glow which contrasts with the high levels of light projected onto the ceiling. This effect is subtle and intriguing as the eye tries to link and understand this inner glow with the ceiling brightness.
"We wanted to create an impression of air and lightness. A pendant luminaire can easily be perceived as enclosed and heavy - as a box suspended from the ceiling." said Gustav Nord.
Open box is available in two lengths - 1200mm and 1500mm and two colour combinations, black and white and grey and white.
Gemma Jephcott
posted by Light IQ @ Friday, February 20, 2009 
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