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'hidden light' by giha woo


korean designer giha woo's 'hidden light' is a hybrid piece of furniture which conveniently combines chair
and lighting design into a single object. minimal in its appearance, the chair's structure is made from a simple
tubular metal frame. at the top of the chair back, the frame can be detached to reveal a reading lamp which is hinged,
providing a source of light for the individual sitting in the chair. this top section to be swung around and adjusted
according to the sitter's needs.



the light can be adjusted via a hinged component
the chair's frame is simply detached to reveal an internal light
possible position position of the light


detailed view of the hidden light



detail of the lighting element



light revealed


chair in closed position

 


3/4 top view


top view



'hidden light' in use during the day



'hidden light' in use during the day


'hidden light' white version


detail

 


making of the chair



the chair contains LED components

uglyduckling
05.02.11  
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fantastic idea and nice design!!! i want it!!!
boys   05.02.11
you have to work on the lamp, that white light makes the reading really hard, really good idea though!
mud   05.02.11
it's a pity that the chair is poorly detailed and plastic part is a rip off from nendo chair... right idea wrong execution...
meme   05.02.11
@meme: given the timeframe, it's doubtful this is a 'rip off from nendo chair'.
bill   05.03.11
I saw this chair in Seoul. I really want to buy it!!!! that was very comfortable and i think it has beutiful line!
jj   05.03.11
Exepcional Diseņo, funcional, simple, ligero a la vista y al uso, elemento explotable para una linea infantil.
Chavenatto   05.03.11
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