New lighting designs by Ingo Maurer
Since he produced his first lights over four decades ago, German designer Ingo Maurer has transformed the humble task of illuminating a space into a respected art form. The latest piece to catch our eye from his studio is the 'BangBoom! Zettel'z', a characteristically playful chandelier, inspired by the work of Roy Lichtenstein.
The experimental design incorporates 80 printed sheets of Japanese paper illustrated by the witty hand of Thilo Rothacker. These are suspended from a mesh of stainless steel wires and lit up by halogen bulbs to dazzling effect.
The BangBoom! Zettel'z is a new, limited edition version of the 'Zettel'z 5', which featured 31 love letters and 49 blank sheets - an invitation to the owner to write their own. It replaces the 'Blushing Zettel'z', featuring images of Japanese Geisha, which sold out worldwide earlier this year.
Based in Munich, Ingo Maurer has been creating iconic lighting since 1966, the year his legendary 'Bulb' table lamp first went on sale. Since then he has released more than 150 different lights, as well as designing lighting systems for fashion runways, public buildings and monuments around the world.
Other newcomers to the Ingo Maurer stable include 'Radarrr', a floor lamp that resembles a radar antenna, composed of a faceted aluminium screen which reflects and disperses the light; 'Hoi Polloi', which consists of two cables fixed vertically, one over the other, onto which up to six WoonderLux bulbs can be attached; and the 'Looksoflat' table lamp, a quirky take on the anglepoise, designed by Stefan Geisbauer. 2010 has been a busy year.
Wallpaper* Newsletter
Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox
-
Inside Valentino’s glamorous new Sloane Street store, inspired by the art of haute couture
The latest in Valentino’s ‘The New Maison’ store concept opens on London’s Sloane Street this week, offering an enveloping marble and carpet-clad space of ‘intimacy and uniqueness’
By Jack Moss Published
-
Aesop’s Salone del Mobile 2024 installations in Milan are multisensory experiences
Aesop has partnered with Salone del Mobile to launch a series of installations across Milan, tapping into sight, touch, taste, and scent
By Hannah Tindle Published
-
Dial into the Boring Phone and more smartphone alternatives
From the deliberately dull new Boring Phone to Honor’s latest hook-up with Porsche, a host of new devices that do the phone thing slightly differently
By Jonathan Bell Published