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. 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.”
Colour temperature (Kelvin) | 2700K | 3000K | 5000K |
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Light apperance | Warm white | Warm white | Cool light |
Ambiance | Warm, inviting | Warm, welcoming | Crisp, invigorating |
Best for | Living room, kitchen, bedroom | Bathrooms, hallways, outdoor | Office spaces, basements |
Fits for | Table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lamps, chandeliers | Wall lamps, outdoor lamps | Security lighting, localized lighting |