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At the London Design Festival 2009 designer Benjamin Hubert presented a unique and exciting second collection of lamps, in addition to ‘float,’ for Danish brand Unique Copenhagen at 100% Design (which recently opened at the festival)  The collection, called Spinning Light, is made of spun aluminium shades with injection-moulded PVC fittings.  The pieces aim to resemble a childhood favorite; spinning-top toys. The sleek and sexy lacquered finish is available in black, white and purple. 

Mentioned by Hubert, “Spinning Light is a collaboration with Scandinavian lighting manufacturers and Unique Copenhagen.  Spinning Lights are inspired by the process of metal spinning and intend to emphasise this technique, utilising aesthetic references to toy spinning tops. The lamps consist of a lacquered spun aluminium shade, counterbalanced with an injection moulded PVC fitting to extend the transition between shade and cable.”

Spinning Light Specification:
Large Ø 400mm, Small Ø 240mm
Spun aluminium with gloss lacquered exterior finish in purple, black or white

image from www.benjaminhubert.co.uk

image from www.benjaminhubert.co.uk

image from www.benjaminhubert.co.uk

image from www.benjaminhubert.co.uk