daphna isaacs + laurens manders: tafelstukken for dutch invertuals

‘tafelstukken’ image © designboom

‘tafelstukken’ by dutch design duo dahna isaacs and laurens manders retranslates lamps as contemporary classical centerpieces. by playing with elements of shape, material and light, the designs stand out as they illuminate themselves and  their contents.

‘tafelstukken’ is composed of a wooden leg base and neck with porcelaine lampshade and centerpiece bowl image © designboom

isaacs is interested in transforming everyday objects into characteristic products. she researches tradition, materials, composition and translates them into colorful contemporary forms.

a second variation features a wooden base platform image © designboom

‘tafelstukken’ is being presented as part of milan design week 2010 for the dutch invertuals exhibition. the show is composed of a group of merged individuals who worked together and contributed their specific expertise to realize this multidisciplinary presentation.

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‘tafelstukken’ collection image © designboom