MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" L x 4" W x 3-1/5" H (16 x 10 x 9 cm)
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The Harri Koskinen Block Lamp is a contemporary collector's piece. Two translucent glass blocks are hand-cast at high heat for durability and unique texture. The shape of a lightbulb is completed when they are placed together, and an LED lightbulb screws perfectly into place. A textiled plug cord has a convenient switch. Part of the Museum of Modern Art New York collection since 2000, the block lamp has been a favorite since its inception in 1996. Designed by Harri Koskinen, the lamp continues to be among Design House Stockholm's most popular products and has numerous design awards and accolades to its credit. Give your home or office a Scandinavian luminescense with the iconic Harri Koskinen Block Lamp.Harri Koskinen’s frozen light bulb Block Lamp is a modern classic. Launched in 1997, it has received numerous awards and became part of MoMA’s permanent collection in 2000. Since 2014, the Block Lamp is upgraded with a LED light bulb.
The idea for the Block Lamp was born during a workshop at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. The students were given an assignment to design a gift for a wedding. ”I had this simple form that I wanted to cast in glass, and got the idea to ’wrap’ something into the glass. I first tried a couple of snaps glasses, but then the same thing happened like always when I’m in the design process – at a subconscious level I started reducing.” Each part of the block lamp is hand cast and undergoes an extremely long cooling process to avoid cracking later on if exposed to strong temperature changes. The matte bulb shape is sand-blasted.
MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" L x 4" W x 3-1/5" H (16 x 10 x 9 cm)
Block lamp plugs are for U.S. (or compatible) electrical sockets only
Design House Stockholm is a publishing house for contemporary Scandinavian design, with products ranging from furniture to fashion, lighting, tableware and limited studio editions.... More Design House Stockholm
Born in Karstula, Finland, in 1970, Harri Koskinen’s furniture and versatile design objects have aroused great international interest. His Block Lamp and All Steel cookware collections have a clear purpose but the way in which he conceptualizes and executes the design are unmatched. Koskine... More Harri Koskinen
Such a beautiful design lamp! Looks amazing on our Aalto stool. My lamp order was delivered quickly, FinnStyle has excellent service! So happy with my purchase!
By Raymond
New York, NY
I just love owning this design classic
November 8, 2019
The perfect decor accessory, looks fantastic on my wooden bookcase.
By T
Washington DC
Beautiful
August 26, 2017
The photos online simply can't do this justice. it's s much a work of art as a source of ambient light. The glass is solid and heavily textured with waves and ripples.
By Mikko
Plainfield, NJ
Great design
January 23, 2017
Simple beautiful design
By Steven
Arizona
If it's good enough for MoMA...
April 27, 2016
This hefty brick-size accent light is perfect for any dark corners that could use some illumination. The design is fun, and the light is warm.
Pros
Award-winning design from Finland.
Cons
Made in China and not Finland.
By Ryan
Brooklyn, NY
Warm touch
January 9, 2014
I originally bought this lamp as a gift, but liked it so much that I kept the original and bought another! The lamp warms any space and provides comfortable lighting for late night reading or just setting the mood.
Personally I recommend the white cord, to keep the focus on the glass lamp.
By Paula C.
Boston
I love it!
December 5, 2010
The lamp block 'perfect for any room and the illumination is great. I recommend!