"Most lamps today, by contrast, are hard, cold, and untouchable sometimes even dangerous when handled up close. SOFT was designed to challenge that norm. It's meant to be a lamp that can be on your lap, on the sofa with you, or next to your head in bed, O'Keefe shares. And while not exactly encouraged, he adds with a wink that it could even be thrown across the room and still function."
"His latest design is anything but. The American designer behind his eponymous studio does something unexpected, trading angles for curves and hardness for touch. Inspired by the comfort lamps of childhood, SOFT reintroduces play, warmth, and tactility into lighting without losing its grown-up edge. O'Keefe still holds fond memories of a very specific childhood companion. I grew up with this kid's product called a Glo-Worm, which was a stuffed animal worm that lit up and was designed to be slept with, O'Keefe recalls."
"Made from just two panels of soft, 5mm German merino wool, the lamp strikes a balance between structure and flexibility. The material non-toxic, sustainable, biodegradable, and naturally fire-resistant is dyed with a paraffin wax treatment that makes it stain-, water-, and static-resistant, while also offering sound-dampening qualities. Illuminated by an LED bulb and finished with a dimmer switch, SOFT sets the mood effortlessly while adding a burst of color to life's backdrop."
TJ O'Keefe shifted from geometric precision to a soft, tactile lamp called SOFT that embraces curves, play, and warmth. The lamp draws inspiration from childhood comfort lamps like the Glo-Worm and is intended to be held, placed on a lap, sofa, or bedside. SOFT is constructed from two panels of soft, 5mm German merino wool that balance structure with flexibility. The material is non-toxic, sustainable, biodegradable, and naturally fire-resistant, and it receives a paraffin wax treatment that makes it stain-, water-, and static-resistant while also dampening sound. An LED bulb with a dimmer provides adjustable illumination. SOFT ships in Salt, Magenta, Carrot, and Citron, offering color and tactility without sacrificing functionality.
Read at design-milk.com
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