Stockholm Design Week 2013 // Best New Lighting & Installations.

Last week I shared with you my favourite new furniture and products from last month’s Stockholm Design Week 2013 and Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair (see the post here). Today’s post is Part II of my Stockholm review, showcasing my top selections of new lighting and interesting installations that took place during the design week.

Ch-ch-chek it out!

Snow-capped mountain installation by Nendo // As this year’s Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair guest of honour, Nendo were invited to create an installation at the entry to the fair. Nendo’s aim was to create a large scale ‘object’ with the smallest possible amount of material. The installation utilises 80 sheets of foam core which was laser cut and stretched on site to create ethereal walls with 3-diensioal qualities. Legendary.

Temporary event space pavilion by Gert Wingårdh & Kustaa Saksi // Amazing installation by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh and Finnish illustrator Kustaa Saksi for Hello events programme at the fair. The temporary pavilion was made from 700,000 illustrated sheets of A3 paper and 44,000 suspension points. Woweeee, my head hurts!

‘The Picnic’ by Raw Edges Studio for Kvadrat // This incredible textile installation was made out of 20 Kvadrat fabrics, formed into a large polychromatic curtain containing approximately 1,500 straps. The installation speaks of the concept, which was to create a picnic scene in an enchanted forest atmosphere. Stunning, no? In the words of the designers – ‘Wooden cabin, soft roof tiles, fish skin and picnic under a weeping willow, all mixed in a massive pot with Kvadrat swatches. Served within a commercial fair with our aspiration to create a relaxing, surreal situation but also very warm welcoming.’

Glass Elephant // Stockholm Design Week’s signature exhibition and installation of glass pieces by Swedish designers. Participating designers included Whatswhat, Massproductions, Note Design Studio, Johannes Carlström and Åsa Jungnelius, with set design by Stockholm-based studio TAF Arkitekter.

Nendo. Illuminated by Wästberg // Set in Skeppsholmen Hotel’s Skridskopaviljongen, Wästberg unveiled their latest collaboratino with Nendo. The W132 Lamp System features a suite of parts that can be arranged in different configurations. The launch featured an installation that showcased the wide variety of lamp’s uses and possibilities.

Fuse by Note Design Studio for Ex.t // Beautiful porcelain and wood pendant lamps, available in two sizes and three colours.

Silo pendant lamp by Note Design Studio for Zero // As the name suggests, this light fixture is influenced by the classical silhouette of a grain silo.

Daikanyama by Thomas Bernstrand for Zero Lighting // This suspended lighting was influenced by the Daikanyama district in Tokyo. The pendants are suspended from the cables that zig-zag through the space, creating a slightly chaotic configuration reminiscent of urban environments.

Pendant Lights by Yoshiyuki Hibino // The light is characterized by a paper shade rolled up that created three design variations of the design.

Bloom by Kristine Five Melvaer //A series of three table lamps inspired by forms from the nature. “Like big drops, the shades may be associated with buds, fruits or water, while the seams in the construction are reminiscent of fibers.” Made from welded steel structure and printed canvas, these lights were presented at State of Things by Klubben.

Oo Desk Lamp by Sverre Uhnger // Solid timber light with a custom switch, with an arm that moves freely from the stem. Also presented at State of Things by Klubben.

TENT light by Johan Carpner & Alexander Lervik for Zero // Inspired by night pictures of tents illuminated in the wilderness, designers Alexander Lervik and Johan Carpner collaborated with Swedish tentmaker, Hilleberg to create this large scale outdoor light. A bailable in 3 sizes ranging from 1.5 and 4 metres in diameter, the light requires only ten minutes to assemble.

Pharaoh pendant light by Hulger for Lightyears // This pendant was specifically created for the Plumen 001 bulb. The shade is twisted and mirrored, and only reveals the complex silhouette of the bulb once the light is switched on.

Bake Me A Cake light by Morten & Jonas for Northern Lighting // A charming and playful table lamp made of oak wood and smoked, tinted glass.

Vinge table lamp by Note Design Studio for Örsjö Belysning // Table lamp with translucent blown glass shade that gradually becomes fully illuminated as the small handle is swept 180 degrees around a central axis.

Intricate Lamp by Alexandra Raben // This young Danish designer experiments with patterns, mix of materials and techniques through inspiration found in feathers, contrasts and transparency.

Tipi lamp by Atelje Lyktan for Skargaarden // Outdoor lamp with the tent-like shape, made from teak and stainless steel with an aluminum handle.