e27: pit out lamps for domus licht

‘pit out’ lamps by e27 image courtesy of e27

presented at DMY berlin 2011, ‘pit out’ is a new series of lamps by berlin-based studio e27, comprised of designers fax quintus, hendrik gackstatter and tim brauns. in production by german manufacturer domus licht, this three-piece collection of outdoor lamps is based on the studio’s indoor version of ‘pit’: with a simple ring and a hole connecting the shade to its body, each lamp has a flexible joint which allows 360 degrees of motion.

repurposed for outdoor use, the small and medium versions feature a spade-like bottom which allow them to be placed in a garden or open space. ‘pit out’ large is three meters tall and has an enormous lampshade, which also acts as a shelter from rain.

spade detail image courtesy of e27

small and medium lamps image courtesy of e27

small lamp at night time, with head pivoted image courtesy of e27

large lamp at night time, giving a sense of its scale and illuminating power image courtesy of e27

image courtesy of e27

small lamps on display at DMY berlin 2011 image © designboom

rear view of small lamp image © designboom

spade detail image © designboom

large and medium ‘pit out’ lamps at DMY image © designboom

large lamp base in production image courtesy of e27

‘pit out’ large in production studio image courtesy of e27