Pieke Bergmans' series of one-of-a-kind crystal LED lamps for Royal Leerdam Crystal and Solid Lighting are what the designer calls "light blubs." And what exactly is a light blub?
"The answer is simple," says the young Dutch designer. "It is a light bulb that has gone way out of line. Infected by the dreaded Design Virus, these Blubs have taken on all kinds of forms and sizes you wouldn't expect from such well behaving and reliable little products."
Bergmans calls her one-of-a-kind light sculptures "unlimited edition," in that that each unique piece is made using an industrial process she developed that can be repeated until the end of time. For more on how the light blubs are created including photos of the process go to her website.
Pieke Bergmans is on display until October 25 at Tools Galerie
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I find this sort of disturbing for some reason.
I agree that these are disturbing, but i can also see myself using them grouped together somewhere. maybe on a simple bath bar, a bunch of these differently shaped blubs?
I find them oddly charming, actually. I think they remind me of something from a kid's book or cartoon, but I can't quite place it.
i LOVE them, esp the giant one in the middle
I LOVE this. I can't imagine ever having this in my own home, but what a great way to tinker with norms and conventions.
Oh lovely!!
Wow, I like it weird but I'm really not sure how I feel about this. Intriguing. Makes me laugh.
If a lamp could sneeze...
Kristin, were you able to get a sense of the prices?
Hilarious if used in a plastic surgeon's office.
the second one is slightly disturbing. the third one, though, is quite cute.
Her installation work is beautiful. I doubt these will ever be sold on mass.
I really like that first one.
Bergmans' website, however, sucks bigtime. It's a prime example of Artsy-over-Function (i.e., it hinders the user, rather than assists the user.)
I love them!
Those are hilarious! I'd buy them!
they need to be FATTER!!!^ ^
How sad. It looks like the lamp is sick.
Jaze,
Didn't inquire about prices. But you can contact the Tools Galerie on rue Vieille du Temple via the link above (or stop by if you're in the neighborhood!).
Obese lights? how fitting to sell these in USA :)
I'm in NYC now, but I'll stop by in December, when I'm back there. I have a feeling, though, that if you need to ask...
I love it!
I think they seem more like "light blobs". :)
stunning. i want them.
Anyone know where one can buy these?