'trapezium' lamps by robert hoffmann
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'trapezium' is a lighting object for interior use by berlin-based designer robert hoffmann.
the overall form of the pendant lamp is made-up of two identically folded trapezoidal
metal sheets which when viewed from below, form the outline of a hexagon.
the sheets are connected by a thin bar which also functions as the carrier for the
suspension and illuminant.

overall, 'trapezium' takes on somewhat of a cone shape.
light pushes outwards through the shade's lateral gaps, between the metal sheet halves,
resulting in luminous thin streaks being projected onto surrounding walls.




photo by stephanie neumann



view of the light which pushes out of the gaps between the lamp's metal sheets
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materials used for production are either powdered coated aluminum, steel or brass.
the lights are available in two sizes measuring 160 x 400mm or 220 x 600mm.



up close of the lamp's hexagonal outline
photo by stephanie neumann




view of the light escpaing from the caps between the bent metal sheet parts
photo by stephanie neumann



two metal sheets are folded to create the outline of a hexagon
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underside view of the hexagonal outline the sheets form
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robert hoffmann
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