david derksen: copper lights

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in his collection consisting of three lamps and a cabinet, dutch industrial designer david derksen looks to construction techniques and materials as the creative starting point for his prototypes. while the designs are not strictly functional, the appearances of his pieces relate directly to the method of construction. in doing this, his intention is to give emphasis to the material and production techniques in his final designs.

top view copper foil 0.1mm, solder image © designboom

‘copper lights’ are constructed from copper foil measuring 0.1 millimetre in thickness. the use of this paper thin material give these lighting units a fragile appearance. however, the stiffness derived from the copper provides structure to the designs. produced through the process of bending and soldering, ‘copper lights’ is available in three different shapes for various interior application.

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‘copper lights’ image © designboom

40cm x 15cm 25 cm x 30 cm 19 cm x 38cm

‘copper cabinet’ image © designboom

used for storing precious personal belongings, ‘copper cabinet’ is also produced from 0.1mm thick copper foil and follows the same delicate appearance as ‘cabinet lighting’. for more information, see designboom’s previous article on ‘copper cabinet‘.

copper foil 0.1mm, solder 100cm x 40 cm x 25cm image © designboom

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the copper series was exhibited as part of ‘autoficcina, a still life composition‘, at ventura lambrate during milan design week 2010.