‘in & out’ by arik levy for forestier 

israel-born paris-based multidisciplinary designer arik levy has presented ‘in & out’ and ‘cage’ displayed at maison et objet 2012.
for french manufacturer forestier. the lights are made using basic, traditional tools and material — the hand-made paper
is combined with metalwork to produce the versatile collections. 
 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 2‘in & out’ lights are able to stand or be hung or placed on its side  47.5 x 25 cm and 65.5 x 30 cm (18.7 x 9.8 inches and 25.8 x 11.8 inches) image © designboom

 
‘in & out’ is based on the flexibility of being able to use a lamp both indoors and outside. redefining the form of a drop-cord worklight, 
the object can function both as standing or pendant lighting. the flat base allows the frame to rest on a surface,
while the hook on the opposite side enables the lantern to be hung. 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 3 ‘in & out’ features an integrated hook which allows users to hang the lights  arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 4 ‘cage’ table lamp 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 5 ‘cage’ surface light can function both as a table and pendant lamp

available in both black, blue and red, ‘cage’ has a simplified form, emphasizing the texture of the paper lampshade. the smallest of the three sizes is a table light, however, when turned upside down, it transforms into a pendant. 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 6‘cage’ collection 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 7 ‘cage’ table lamp 80 x 43.2 cm (31.5 cm x 17 inches) image © designboom 

arik levy for forestier at maison et objet - 8 ‘cage’ surface lamp in red 48.5 x 42.6 cm (19 x 16.8 inches)  image © designboom  

— maison & objet  paris nord, villepinte exhibition centre

the winter installment of the bi-annual international trade show, maison et object 2012 is a collection of furniture, interior, industrial  and product design. the fair showcases both established and upcoming talent.