You may know it from your college dorm room or your dad's workshop, but the clip lamp takes on a whole new life with David Weeks's interpretation of the functional classic for Design Within Reach.

Not your father's clip lamp, Weeks's design presents an elevated version of a utilitarian classic

Weeks has brought his background in painting and sculpture to the design, which combines wood and powder-coated aluminum in a sleeker, asymmetrical profile to create the Pearson Clip Lamp. Rubber-coated clamp rings are different sizes, increasing stability and allowing the lamp to brighten a range of residential settings, and even small-scale office and hospitality environments.

Made in China, the lamp takes a 40-watt bulb. Dimensions are 8 inches (height) by 9 inches (width) by 22 inches (diameter), with a cord length of 8 feet. The lamp, $265, ships via standard delivery service and may be ordered from physical DWR locations, by calling (800) 944-2233 or (800) 591-6965 (contract and hospitality inquiries), or through www.dwr.com.

About the Designer: David Weeks graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied painting and sculpture. Early in his career, his lighting was noticed by Ralph Pucci, who pushed him to keep working with evocative materials. Since then, Weeks has designed award-winning lighting, furniture and retail projects for Barneys, Kate Spade, W Hotels, and Design Within Reach.

About the Manufacturer: Design Within Reach makes authentic modern design accessible. “Within reach” means things not found elsewhere. The company prides itself on having items for a vast range of needs in stock, with a support team ready to help develop solutions for any environment.