benjamin hubert: paddle

‘paddle’, designed by benjamin hubert for fabbian

‘paddle’, by british designer benjamin hubert for italian lighting manufacturers fabbian, is an LED task light designed to provide optimal lighting in a range of working environments.

hinged on a rotating ball at both the base and the connecting arm, the lamps feature multiple axes of movement, so that the angle and height of both the stand and the head are independently adjustable. the pressed aluminum paddle head and bright lights of the LED are contrasted with a body composed of either ash timber of texture lacquered aluminum.

modeled after the movement of a canoe blade through water, the collection tempers its utilitarian, architectural aesthetic with the more fluid, adaptable nature of its intended use.

full view, with lamp head rotated away from camera

full view, with lighting surface visible

the angle of both the lamp base and the head are independently adjustable

the ball and socket joints of the lamp provides a wide range of motion and adjustability

closer view of additional configurations

the task lamp utilizes LED lights for their high brightness

additional views

detail of arm socket

concept sketches

‘paddle’ is on display as part of ‘euroluce 11‘ during milan design week 2011.