Ambit Pendant Light

Description

Swedish designers Gabriella Gustafson and Mattias Ståhlbom of TAF Architects specified the suspension cord be color-matched to the hand-painted shade to play up the contrast between linear and rounded shapes. In press-spun aluminum, the shade's interior is painted a soft white for a tonal contrast to the Nordic palette—and to provide maxim illumination. Danish maker Muuto once again brings its hallmark "new perspective" to light.

Specifications

Size

Extra Small: 4" h x 6.5" dia (9.8x16.5cm)
Small: 6" h x 9.75" dia (15x25cm)
Large: 9.5" h x 15.75" dia (24x40cm)
Cord: 157.5" l (400cm)

Material

Aluminum shade, rubber cord

Details

Bulb not included
Clean lamp with a soft, dry cloth

Technical

Voltage: 120V
Frequency: 60Hz
IP Rating: IP20
Classification: N/A
Socket: 1 x GX53
Bulb: self-ballasted LED (max 12W)

Brand

Muuto

Muuto made its impact on the design world by living up to its namesake "muttos,” the Finnish word that alludes to looking at things with a new perspective. "We give the designers the freedom to create new designs,” says co-founder Peter Bonnén. By giving free rein to the brightest design talent in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, there’s the breathing room to conjure a new take on a chair, vase or a lamp. Expanding on that success, Muuto was subsequently acquired by legendary brand Knoll In 2017, though it continues to be run independently from the company's headquarters in Copenhagen.

Peter and co-founder Kristian Byrge, who originally trained in economics and management respectively, might not have seemed destined to helm a new-influencer design firm. But it was a shared passion for all things design and and the distinctive style they dubbed “New Nordic” that rapidly brought worldwide recognition. "It serves as proof that we have something special to offer the design industry," the partners say. "We're proud to be part of the Knoll family and can't wait to unfold Muuto's global potential further in close collaboration with them."

Designer

TAF Architects

"TAF’s aim is to make ordinary life less ordinary through subtle but effective changes in how products and architecture appear and function,” say Mattias Ståhlbom and Gabriella Gustafson. The designer duo founded the Stockholm-based TAF Architects studio to breathe new life into everyday—and ultimately necessary—tools for living.

With a range from lighting to furniture design to custom projects, TAF’s work has been exhibited at MoMA in New York and the Swedish National Museum in Stockholm. What unites the diverse offerings is a unifying and innovative approach to find the tipping point where, as they say, “everyday objects by their very commonness can be made uncommon.”