Magnets connect Ilya Tkach's two-part desk lamp
Russian product designer Ilya Tkach has created a simple desk lamp featuring a light source that snaps onto its stem with a magnet.
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Ilya Tkach's Magnon light comprises just two pieces. LEDs are contained within a long wooden oak block, along with a magnet that runs down one edge.
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The magnet allows this element to stick to the flat sides of a white metal stem, which sits at an angle to the circular base.
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"The lamp is fixed on the base just by magnetic forces, and can be easily moved and rotated," said the designer.
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The wooden baton can be used separately as a handheld torch or attached to other metal surfaces.
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Small metal objects such as stationary can also be stored along the magnet to keep the desk clear.
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