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Paddle by Benjamin Hubert for Fabbian
Milan 2011: Industrial designer Benjamin Hubert will launch a collection of LED lamps shaped like canoe paddles in Milan next month.
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Called Paddle, the design features a stand made from ash wood or textured, lacquered aluminium and a pressed aluminium head.
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Hubert will present the product for Italian lighting brand Fabbian at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
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Benjamin Hubert x Fabbian
Paddle
Paddle is a collection of adjustable LED task lights designed by Benjamin Hubert for Italian lighting manufacturer Fabbian launching in Euroluce during Milan Salone Del mobile 2011.
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Paddle has many axis of functional movement inspired by the 360 degree movement of a canoe blade through water. To allow for maximum usability in a variety of working environments.
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The high brightness led light source and capacitive touch control is contrasted with a tactile range of material to soften the technology and create a more human range of products.
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The framework of the lamp is available in either ash timber or texture lacquered aluminum with the paddle head formed from pressed aluminum.
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The product focuses on the flowing relationship between adjustable elements whilst retaining a utilitarian architectural quality.
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