Hobo
The name Hobo refers to the old handicraft ”luffarslöjd”, metalcrafts made by hobos in the old days in Småland, where Swedish glassworks began. Hobos used to sleep in the heat of the furnaces in the hot glass studios, making wayward objects in bent metal wire.
Hobo is a lamp made of opaque blown glass (blown at the glass studio Mickejohans in Örsjö) formed into a basket construction of brass. It is a real interplay between the materials and a clear proof of true craftsmanship. "I have searched the expression where there is some difference between each lamp. Since the brass cage only partially controls the glass, every lamp turns out into unique pieces. It all depends on how much air that is blown into the glass during production. A certain moment is captured and each and every one is unique” says Gustaf Nordenskiöld.
Hobo is characterized by its weight and its details, two parameters that Hobo rather highlights than hides. Details become clear by visible bolts and heavy ropes.
PRICE: FROM $3100.00
DESIGNER
Gustaf Nordenskiöld
MANUFACTURER
Orsjo
YEAR
COLOURS / MATERIALS
Basket and ceiling cup in Rough Brass.
Opaque blown glass
Coloured rope suspension and Golden textile cord
SPECIFICATIONS
Small: Dia220mm x H 290mm
Large: Dia280mm x H390mm
Flex and cable L2000mm
