Designers Harris Hine and Emily Visclocky from the design firm “Reclaiming Brooklyn” collect their raw material from the streets of New York. Felled branches and tree limbs are transformed into one-of-a-kind lamps and lighting fixtures.
The idea originated after one of the tornadoes that hit New York in 2010. Amongst the debris they found a beautifully shaped branch, by adding to it a spun aluminum shade, some metal shims, a cord and a light bulb that created this naturally elegant lamp that is both original and eco-friendly.
The lamp has an organic flow and it embodies the essence of sustainability and environmental-friendly design, but I think that what I like most about this unique lamp is that it sheds an optimistic light, symbolizing how with creative thinking even a negative, destructive incident can have a positive outcome.
The system they used is versatile and can fit on any peculiarly shaped branch and even on living trees so it can be used indoors or out. The price of these lamps isn’t cheap, the floor lamp costs around $1000 and the lighting system is available for around $500. But then again, it lights up your life in more ways than one!
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