the growing ‘ohm’ porcelain light collection by kauppi & kauppi embraces the retrofit bulb

after introducing outdoor and splash proof editions, the ‘ohm’ porcelain luminaire collection by swedish studio kauppi & kauppi continues to expand with ifö electric’s 2021 spring launch — an embrace of the classic retrofit bulb. the design introduces a large and bright transparent glass figure tailored for E27 light bulbs – for installations on walls, in ceilings and on tables.‘when we designed the new large clear glass silhouette, we envisioned an airy light fitting, exposing more of the porcelain — bringing out the best of the exquisite, glazed surfaces,’ kauppi & kauppi expresses. ‘a friendly, warm-glowing and natural living space companion.’

a new large clear glass silhouette tailored for E27 light bulbs
all images courtesy of kauppi & kauppi

launching during the stockholm furniture & light fair 2021, the design by kauppi & kauppi for ifö electric celebrates porcelain as a material, and the century-long heritage of scandinavia’s only wet press porcelain producer. ‘our design contributes with soft shapes to the assortment, a quality which is not only a matter of visual aesthetics. what we mainly wanted to add was a sensory and tactile dimension, so that the advanced industrial production can be experienced by hand’, the designers explain. spreading a warm and welcoming light, the light fitting follows the overall program with versions for installations on facades, walls, ceilings and tables. meanwhile, the previously-launched siblings with opal shades, for a gently diffuse light distribution, also receives a new E27 lamp holder option.

the new clear glass figure and its opal shade sibling

the production is made with a long-term perspective in focus — the luminaires are designed and constructed in a way that enables all parts to be disassembled and replaced if necessary. if the light technology standards change in the future, new parts can be added. this means that the light fittings, together with the material’s own durability, have the conditions to achieve an exceptionally long lifecycle, potentially longer than many buildings. neither wind, water nor strong sunlight will change the glazed porcelain surface.

a light fitting with versions for facades, walls and ceilings

a new lamp holder insert was developed for the new silhouette

the wall and ceiling luminaires are splash safe for indoor and outdoor use

a friendly warm-glowing light fitting for retrofit bulbs

the table lamps are designed to be placed within an arm’s reach

the sibling with opal shades, for a gently diffused light distribution

clear and opal glass shades

the ‘ohm’ fittings are available in black or white glaze — grey and brown glaze upon request

the press porcelain production allows fine detailing

wet press porcelain production at ifö electric in south sweden

project info:

name: ohm collection 2021
product name: ohm table 140/190 | E27; ohm 140/170 | E27
designer: kauppi & kauppi
launching: spring 2021 at stockholm furniture & light fair, city & digital edition
producer: ifö electric
development team: måns kiaer, anders öringe, adam dennerkrans
materials: porcelain, white/black high gloss glaze, opal & clear glass, ash base, textile cord, dimmer
production method: high temperature fired wet pressed porcelain
light source: E27
diameter: 140 mm
height: 170 – 190 mm
weight: 1.6 -1.9 kg
images and video: © kauppi & kauppi
editing and artlist music license: nina kauppi

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