These lamps from made me chuckle — spotted on Mike Industries, they're described as "anthropomorphic" and they definitely remind me of the movie Batteries Not Included...
"Each lamp is hand made and all the parts are locked & secured to one another , making it stern and reliable. Kozo lamps come with a unique and innovative on/off tap light switch, making it authentic and fun to use."
These lamps are available from Etsy Shop Design2009. Prices range from $170 - $230 depending on lamp.
Via: Mike Industries and Freshome.
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Comments (5)
WOW! What a great idea! I'm going to have to add one of their lamps to my office! It's great that their taking "unseen" everyday objects and making them into a "seen" everyday object!
ever seen the movie "runaway bride"?
Very similar to the designs of New Orleans artist/designer Abe Geasland http://abegeasland.com/home.html
"Re-tasked" isn't a look I'm all that fond of, but these are fabulous - cute and stylish!
Here is a YouTube video thet DEMO >> design clinic uploaded of how they craft a lamp.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMnt0WiJ6Yw
It has a nice rhythm and the sound & bit is that of the actuall work tools used to assemble the thing. Its a cool video!