British design brand Another Country has partnered with Dana Cannam, a Canadian designer, to create the First Light Collection. Comprised of a pendant, table and floor lamp, the collection will be displayed at the Maison & Objet trade fair.
No matter its configuration, each lamp features a ceramic, cylindrical shade, available in black, terracotta or natural. Each of the shades are molded by hand, and the machined metal accouterments are hand-brazed after the fact. The colors and materials work together to create a sense of warmth.
Cannam was inspired by mid-century hand tools, most specifically an old speed handle she keeps in her studio. The line stays true to her clean, minimalist aesthetic, while continuing to demand a certain level of engagement from the user.
Vintage Tool Lamps
The First Light Collection is Inspired by Old Hand Tools
Trend Themes
1. Vintage-inspired Lighting - Designers are experimenting with vintage tool-inspired lighting to create a sense of warmth and nostalgia in modern spaces.
2. Hand-crafted Accouterments - Hand-brazed metal details are becoming more popular in design, creating unique, one-of-a-kind products.
3. Minimalist Aesthetics - Clean and simple designs are continuing to gain traction in the world of home decor and lighting.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Designers and manufacturers can incorporate vintage tool-inspired lighting into their product lines for a unique, warm look.
2. Home Decor - Vintage-inspired lighting can be marketed to homeowners who want to add a sense of nostalgia and personality to their living spaces.
3. Handmade Crafts - Hand-brazing metal details offers opportunities for manufacturing or selling unique, one-of-a-kind products in the handmade crafts industry.