siten ceramic lamps by YOIN reveal gradients of glazed color

siten ceramic lamps by YOIN reveal gradients of glazed color
all images courtesy of YOIN

masayoshi oya and kazuaki hibino of swedish studio YOIN have designed the ‘siten’ series of ceramic lamps. three different types of luminaries — a pendant lamp, a floor lamp with a wooden plate and a candle holder with a leather handle — bear ceramic shades colored with gradation glazes, available in both matte and glossy finishes. the japanese name of the lamp means ‘perspective’ as the designers describe, ‘it explains a process itself. when you change your perspective, even just a simple ceramic cup gets a different value.’. 

the pendant lamp

the candle holders

closing up picture for the candle holders 

the table lamps

 
stationeries are put on the plate 

the table lamp in the dark

an initial sketch for the lamps

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