catherine stolarski experiments with 3D meshes for loop lamp

the light is completely wrapped by one continuous surface of technical fabric.

With my best edited by philip stevens October 13, 2014 1 min

catherine stolarski experiments with 3D meshes for loop lamp
all images courtesy of catherine stolarski

london-based industrial and product designer catherine stolarski enjoys using technical materials to articulate everyday furniture. her project entitled ‘loop’ embodies this lifestyle of experimentation. the work is a lamp shade designed to utilize the unique properties of the 3D mesh. its softly curved shape is made from one single folded piece of material floating in the air. the nylon threads inside of the barrier spread the light in multiple direction for a gentle atmosphere. as a result, this ceiling light brings softness with a balance between rigor and simplicity.

catherine stolarski loop light mesh lamp
the exterior fabric is one continuous surface

catherine stolarski loop light mesh lamp
side view of the mesh

catherine stolarski loop light mesh lamp
looking up at the lampshade

catherine stolarski loop light mesh lamp
the pattern of the fabric creates a gradient-like visual effect

catherine stolarski loop light mesh lamp
drawing of the components

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