Description

These table lamps by Piet Hein Eek produce a rather white, yellow or reddish light depending on the metal used (aluminium/brass/copper). The shape of the lamp is achieved by bending the metal. The metal is untreated and can therefore oxidise. In this way, it develops its very own patina over time. This natural change in colour and structure is desired as a design feature by Piet Hein Eek.

Although the metal has been carefully treated during the production of the lamps, it may occasionally show slight scratches and unevenness from the beginning.

The lamps offered here are the original models with socket for incandescent bulbs (40W/230V; exclusive). The lamps are newly equipped with LED. If you would like the new version with LED, please contact us by e-mail.

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The Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek (1967) graduated from the Design Academy in Eindhoven/Holland in 1990. While still a student, he received considerable attention for his “Scrap Wood” cabinets made from demolition wood, which celebrated the contrasting textures and colours of the wood scraps he used to assemble them.

Piet Hein Eek finds his inspiration in the beauty of the discarded materials he uses: In addition to waste wood, old metal plates, factory scrap, discarded beams and pipes and much more. Based on the found working material, he decides on the concept and the processing methods and finally expresses the natural qualities of the reused material. The result is unique pieces with a unique character and unmistakable appearance. Each piece is carefully handcrafted in Piet Hein Eek’s own workshop in Eindhoven with great effort. In addition to various workplaces and workshops, his huge premises also include a showroom, a shop, a restaurant and a hotel.

The name Piet Hein Eek stands for originality and exclusivity, because his creations clearly stand out from those of other designers and are often only available in small quantities. His product range is extremely broad and extends from chairs, tables, sideboards and beds to lamps and garden houses. His works can be purchased from selected dealers worldwide and have also been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.