FORMAKAMI JH18

The table lamp Formakami JH18 It provides indirect, omnidirectional light and can be fitted with two E27 bulbs, each with a maximum wattage of 60 watts. In combination with the Formakami JH3, Formakami JH4 and Formakami JH5 Pendant lights allow you to create islands of light in almost any room – from small studios to spacious lofts. The Formakami JH18 can also be used as a floor lamp.

As a light source in the hallway, on a reception desk in the foyer, on a coffee table in the living room, in the study, and of course as a special design element in a walk-in closet or as a bedside lamp in the bedroom – thanks to its minimalist, edgeless, and lightweight appearance, the Formakami JH18 table lamp can be used almost anywhere. A special highlight: the Formakami JH18 paper lamp is equipped with a dimmer switch, allowing the light intensity to be adjusted to suit the desired mood.

Paper lanterns have a long tradition in Asian culture. Different shapes and colors are attributed different meanings with individual symbolic power and are used in the Far East depending on the occasion. The so-called "Japanese globe," a white paper globe lampshade, began its triumphant march through homes worldwide in the 1970s and is likely familiar to everyone. It's comparable to the white "Monobloc" plastic chair, which sold millions of units. But with Hayon, the rising star of the design scene, it's different. Breaking free from cultural constraints to reinvent something old yet new perfectly encapsulates Hayon's style.

With a height of 50 centimeters and a diameter of 38 centimeters, the Formakami JH18 table lamp weighs just over one kilogram. This makes the lightweight lamp extremely easy to handle. A black cable supplies the Formakami JH18 with power. In the style of traditional Japanese lanterns, the lampshade of the Formakami JH18 table lamp is made from natural and renewable materials.

„Hayon has captured the essence of this iconic lantern by combining craftsmanship and ancient materials such as rice paper into a new lamp designed for a modern setting,“, white Martin Kornbek Hansen, Brand Director of &tradition, adds: „The effect is a table lamp that provides light – and appears bright.“

„"Light has the ability to dispel darkness and bring hope," he adds. Jaime Hayon He added, „I kept the color white on the paper lanterns to make the lamps themselves appear brighter. I also wanted them to emit even more light. More illumination. So I cut the bottom shape in half and leave it open. With a secret wish to brighten people's lives – literally and symbolically.”

„For me, the beauty of these lanterns lies in their delicacy,“ Hansen concludes. „The airy, bulbous shapes in white rice paper, accentuated with black "Seeing stained oak is pure poetry."“

The Table and floor lamp Formakami JH18 by Jaime Hayon is at TAGWERC, Available in all available versions from TAGWERC, the official partner of the manufacturer &tradition. TAGWERC, as the official distributor of &tradition, carries the entire &tradition collection as well as all available spare parts. Call or send a message if you need something that is not listed in the TAGWERC Design STORE.