hagai vered uses metal pipe-squashing techniques to join lamp components

hagai vered uses metal pipe-squashing techniques to join lamp components
(above) the lamps have a powerful LED strip installed inside the tubes
all images courtesy of hagai vered

the ‘squashed metal lamp’ is a product designed by tel aviv-based designer hagai vered were he takes his obsession with making minimal, simple, and functional joints, to join and blend metal pipes. in his studio, hagai researches different ways to manipulate various types of pipes and the diverse ways to transform lighting fixtures and furniture.

cable detail traveling from one pipe to the other

the lamp is manufactured from brass and stainless steel and is the first piece of a series of table lamps designed by hagai vered. a powerful LED strip was installed inside the pipe, giving a warm and strong light that illuminates spaces in a cozy way. in order to keep the lamp balanced, a weight has been placed on its back side.

a weight installed inside the pipe for keeping lamp balance

the main squash give a simple and minimal way to connect pipes and showing a new kind of asthetic

lamp detail

brass version 

stainless steel version

lamp detail

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