Terracotta lamps by Tomas Kral
Red clay normally used for flower pots and roof tiles has been made into lamps by Slovakian designer Tomas Kral.
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"The idea is to turn the exterior use of this material and create objects for domestic use," explains Kral.
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The Terracotta lamps have a matt exterior and are finished with a glossy white glaze inside.
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Light shines from an open cone that rests on a base shaped like a milk bottle, with options for one or three shades.
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Black cord connects the shade and base tops then runs out the bottom to the power supply.
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First released in 2011, the lights are produced for Spanish design brand PCM Design.
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Tomas Kral has also designed a set of small silicon pots and a stationary case that clamps pencils between its jaws.
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