Twentytwentyone Hotaru Buoy Pendant Light - Small

Made in The United Kingdom
Designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

In collaboration with twentytwentyone, leading British designers Barber & Osgerby have created a new range of lighting drawing on the heritage of Japanese lantern-making. The Hotaru range, launched at the London Festival of Design 2015, represents the perfect unison of traditional craft with an enduring aesthetic that is as modern as it is timeless.

Named after the Japanese word for ‘firefly’, the collection is manufactured by Ozeki & Co Ltd, a celebrated Japanese company dedicated to making paper lanterns since 1891. Ozeki have previously collaborated with numerous Japanese artists and designers and worked with Isamu Noguchi on the production of his Akari light sculptures.

“We have always loved the simplicity and beauty of Japanese paper lanterns and have often talked about designing them. In 2012 whilst Edward was travelling through central Japan he visited Ozeki, the famous paper lantern manufacturer to learn more about the craft. After a conversation with the owner of the family run business this project was born.” Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby.

The Hotaru range is constructed using traditional techniques and materials, with translucent Mulberry bark washi paper stretched over a bamboo structure that describes a bold contemporary form.

There are two different lantern shapes in the Hotaru range. Double Bubble derives its strong, sculptural profile from the fusing of twin spheres, while Buoy is inspired by a maritime marker – at once anchored and weightless.

Each design is available in large or small sizes, and can be used singly or grouped, to dramatic effect.

Supplied with black lacquered steel ceiling rose, black Bakelite E27 lampholder and 2m black cloth-covered cable.

Dimensions

Diam 55 x 57h cm Cable 2m

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Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

British born Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby founded their studio in 1996 after graduating with Masters in Architecture from London's Royal College of Art. Inspired by the model making skills learnt during their studies, much of their early work is characterized by the folding and shaping of sheet material, while the use of colour has been a starting point for much of their work. Today, their work is held in permanent collections across the world, and they have won numerous design awards for their innovative ideas and considered products. Barber and Osgerby's unique style has led to the development of collections for the world's top manufacturers, including Cappellini, Vitra, B&B Italia, Flos and Established & Sons.

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