Soft and Squeezable: Lighting Trend
Made using squeezable silicone and polyurethane, these unbreakable lamp designs combine tactility with function.
Inspired by traditional industrial lighting, the Unfold lamp by Form Us with Love for Muuto is a pendant lamp made from soft silicone rubber. Unfold can be folded into a neat package by simply gently pushing on the top.
German designer Simon Frambach’s Soft light is composed of a soft and flexible foamed polyurethane shade that covers an energy saving light bulb that’s protected by a cage. The light illuminates the porous foam from the inside to create a soft glow. The Soft lamp can be squeezed into unused spaces or used as a pillow.
Nacho Carbonell's Booo bulb for Dutch design company Booo is made from a squeezable rubber. Soft and unbreakable, it features a textured surface that provides added tactility and creates a gentle glow.
The Eikon Bubbble lamp by German designers Schneid is a modular design that layers an ash, oak, or bamboo pendant with a flexible silicone shade that resembles frosted glass.
The Rubber table lamp by German designer Thomas Schnur consists of a flexible steel rod, switch, and electric components all encased within a heat-resistant silicone outside. The cover protects the inner components and gives the lamp an organic and warm aesthetic.
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