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Truncheons by Cmmnwlth
This series of wooden LED lamps by Zoe Coombes and David Boira of New York studio Cmmnwlth is called Truncheons.
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The collection includes a pendent lamp, a free-standing one to be leaned against a wall and a desk lamp that rotates freely in its gypsum and marble base.
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Each is circled grooves across the grain, created by a CNC lathe.
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The duo created the range for new furniture brand MatterMade.
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Photographs are by Jean-Charles Tomas.
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Here are some more details from the designers:
The Truncheons are a family of lamps consisting of a suspension, an articulated task lamp, and a freestanding Truncheon to be rested against a wall.
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Harnessing the tooled traces left by a CNC lathe, the Truncheon body is surfaced with a delicate, metered scallop.
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At close viewing, the rhythm of these cross-grain scallops creates a soft interplay with the more linear wood grain of the maple and walnut. Each lamp holds an LED bulb which is warm in color, yet cool to the touch.
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Viewed indirectly from the lamp’s interior hardwood surfaces, the light emitted is rich in quality while maintaining the efficient characteristics that has driven the development of LED light.
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The Truncheon task lamp sits in a poured, weighted base of gypsum and marble. Free of electrical components, the heavy base allows the arm of the lamp to make a soft rotation.
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Avoiding unnecessary knobs or switches, the Truncheons adhere to their namesake - precise, compact sticks fashioned out of traditional materials.
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The Truncheon series was designed by Zoe Coombes & David Boira of Cmmnwlth for 'MatterMade' and is available exclusively through Matter, New York.
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