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Pair of Kawa Wall Sconce 01, Porcelain, Brass, Ceramic Wall Light, Organic

$4,000per set
£3,037.29per set
€3,473.37per set
CA$5,588.58per set
A$6,215.72per set
CHF 3,245.66per set
MX$75,638.71per set
NOK 41,451.98per set
SEK 38,874.65per set
DKK 25,923.12per set
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About the Item

Tactile and textured porcelain wall sconce light in a bulbous racetrack shape. The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm-colored glow when lit. Shown in the photos with a waxed brass canopy and hardware. Custom metal finishes are available upon request. Please inquire about any customization requests including custom shapes, finishes, and configurations. Sold as a pair. 5.5" width x 6" depth x 16" height / 14cm width x 15cm depth x 41cm height 2x G9 LED bulbs included per fixture. The standard option includes waxed brass hardware and canopy for hardwire installation. Please inquire about customization for plug-in fixtures. Lamping can be customized for use with 220-240v outside of the US. Made to order. Typical lead time is 5-7 weeks. Kawa Series Background Info The Kawa Series was initially conceived in early 2012, when Luft’s thesis project at the Parsons School of Design called for a varied collection of eye-catching objects. Guided as he often is by his wabi-sabi tendencies, Luft became obsessed with devising a new system of production where process dictated form—and where objects created in multiples could still be one-of-a-kind. He experimented with a number of mediums over the course of a few months, but his aha-moment came one afternoon when he stumbled upon a discarded leather couch on a Manhattan curb. (“Kawa” is Japanese for “leather” or “skin.”) Luft had been studying the process of slip-casting, a traditional ceramic technique used to create nearly-identical objects—though typically using solid plaster molds. His technical understanding allowed him to see an opportunity in that curbside leather couch, so he did what any industrial design student would do: He took his utility knife out of his bag, stripped the couch of its leather, and brought his new materials back to the studio for immediate experimentation. By testing many different types of leather, as well as different ways to fabricate the molds, Luft gradually evolved the process from a messy first batch, where many of the pieces didn't survive the kiln, to test pieces that bore the early marks of his signature: both weird and beautiful, hard and soft, expressive, and full of personality.
  • Creator:
    Luft Tanaka (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    10-11 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6099238519832

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