nancel duke: sadako paper lamps

  one of the paper lamps in nancel duke’s ‘sadako’ collection all images © nancel duke

the work of french designer nancel duke (antipatic), the ‘sadako’ paper collection consists of lamps composed exclusively of paper, created as an experiment in the application of simple materials and production techniques for use in day-to-day objects.

the series uses sturdy paper composed of polyester and cellulose, which is scored, folded, cut, printed, and glued into the proper forms. different designs are achieved through different paper shapes and folding techniques.

duke notes that new european standards on energy saving have required consumers to switch from incandescent lamps to CFL bulbs, which have a very low heat output and thus cause no risk of fire even when used in such close proximity to paper. models are sold both prefolded and flat, to be assembled by the consumer.

unfolding and use

different folding techniques effect differently sized and shaped lamps

additional model

  lamp on and off

  view of lamp lit

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