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Lumber Ribcage Lamps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Mickrib Light Has a Strong Frame of Repeated Wooden Rings

— April 18, 2013 — Art & Design
If you think about it, a standard lampshade really limits the luminescent effects of which a lightbulb is capable. The Mickrib Light features a very unusual sort of diffuser that offers full intensity and the slightly softer option of louvering.

Curtis Micklish makes these table lamps out of panels of plywood, cutting them into five individual pieces that take exactly the same form. The keyhole outline includes a straight base, a short stand and a broad opening, all extruded backwards by the repeated arrangement of the separate components.

The light globe is installed in the bottom of the timber ring and can be seen unobstructed from two sides; however, when you turn the Mickrib Light 90 degrees, its rays are broken up by the strips for a more gentle glow.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Lighting - Innovative lighting designs that prioritize artful, sculptural elements can provide a new and diverse range of options in lighting industry.
2. Plywood Furniture - Designing furniture using plywood can create an inexpensive, lightweight, and eco-friendly solution that cuts across different industries.
3. Smart Lighting - Integrating new smart technology in lamps and lighting systems can create energy-efficient and remote-controlled solutions in the interactive lighting industry.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The unique designs and technical details in these lamps make them a desirable commodity among interior designers, who can benefit from incorporating these lamps in their designs accordingly.
2. Furniture Design - The use of plywood, a resourceful and inexpensive material, in furniture design presents opportunities for more sustainable and cost-effective furniture solutions.
3. Lighting Design - The use of smart technology in lighting design can present opportunities for energy-efficient and remote-controlled lighting systems in homes and commercial spaces.
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