split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp

Alexey Danilin edited by christina vergopoulou October 24, 2026 3 min

ALEXEY DANILIN CONCEIVES ‘hope’ CERAMIC TABLE LAMP for MAYTONI

Designed by Alexey Danilin for German lighting brand Maytoni, Hope is a table lamp composed almost entirely of natural ceramic. Conceived for mass production within technical and budgetary parameters, the design replaces conventional fabric or metal shades with a split ceramic envelope, allowing approximately 90% of the fixture’s mass to remain recyclable at the end of its lifecycle.

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 1 — Hope table lamp was designed by Alexey Danilin for German lighting manufacturer Maytoni | image ©Sebastian Kruthoffer

LED MODULES PROJECT REFLECTED LIGHT THROUGH SLIT OF SPLIT VOLUMES

For the lamp’s sculptural silhouette, designer Alexey Danilin draws inspiration from classical Roman statuary and traditional pottery forms, pairing curved, arching geometries with contemporary product design. Internally, integrated LED boards are oriented to direct illumination outward through the central gap separating the two ceramic halves, utilizing surface reflection to soften light output. A central vertical stem fastens the two ceramic elements, capped by a small metal sphere at the top. This structural component doubles as a functional touch-sensitive switch and dimmer, offered in various metal finishes to integrate with diverse interior palettes.

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 2 — the lamp’s outer shell is fabricated almost entirely from glazed natural ceramic | image ©Sebastian Kruthoffer

alexey-danilin-maytoni-hope-table-lamp-designboom-1800-2 — the monolithic material selection supports easier recycling at the end of the product lifecycle | image ©Pavel Dunaev

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 3 — arching geometries draw reference from classical Roman sculptures and historic pottery | image ©Pavel Dunaev

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 4 — internal LED boards direct illumination outward through the gap separating the ceramic halves | image ©Pavel Dunaev

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 5 — the symmetrical silhouette features a split body divided by a central horizontal gap | image ©Pavel Dunaev

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 6 — a metal sphere functions as an integrated touch-sensitive switch and continuous dimmer | image ©Vlad Buk

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 7 — reflected light bouncing off the inner ceramic faces softens direct glare from the light source | image ©Vlad Buk

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 8 — the small metal sphere at the apex of the fixture anchors the internal structural tube | image ©Vlad Buk

split ceramic curves cast soft reflected light in dimmable table lamp - 9 — subtle surface glazes emphasize the curved transitions and volumetric shadows of the ceramic body | image ©Vlad Buk

project info:

name: Hope
designer: Alexey Danilin | @danilin_design

lighting brand: Maytoni | @maytoni

photographer: Sebastian Kruthoffer | @sebkruthoffer, Pavel Dunaev

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