danny fang: checkmate

king and queen

spotted at the ICFF international contemporary furniture fair 2011: the ‘checkmate’ lighting collection for hive by danny fang from hong kong. with their warm candle-like light, these chess pieces are sure to give a royal ambient interior. hand-laid salago fiber offers a beautiful contrast to the smooth gold-leafed shade interior.

in the game of chess, the position of all pieces is crucial to win or to loose. we want to position our lights just as careful and strategic to get the best ambiance in our environment. the check mate collection consist of a complete set of chess pieces that all have their own character and size. one can choose from the modest pawn all the way up to the luxurious king and queen to fit the position you need lit. with their warm candle like light that is being reflected of the gold leafed inside together with the tactile paper pulp skin the check mate collection brings warmth to any environment.

knight

rook (left) and bishop (right)

king, queen, bishop, knight and rook

pawn

available in cream, grey, terracotta and black.

ICFF booth