infusing the essence of nature with avant-garde technology, axolight‘s ‘orchid’ is a lighting collection formed from the shape of the namesake flower. created by austrian designer rainer mutsch, the lamps evoke a mix of emotions, such as liveliness and serenity, through the use of bright LED technology and a design principle that strips the product to its key essentials. this is shown along the sculpture’s slim stem as bulbs of light bloom in a seemingly spontaneous array.

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
in all the versions, the ‘orchid’ lamps fit seamlessly within residential and commercial settings
all images courtesy of axolight

 

 

‘as a designer, I feel that nature is a major source of inspiration. in the case of orchid, I was studying how buds are connected to stems: and that’s what sparked the idea to develop a multi-directional floor lamp that could include direct lighting and diffused lighting in a single item,’ explains rainer mutsch. ‘for the shape of the diffuser I was inspired by the funnel shape of the flower; I’m fascinated by how the flower seems relatively fragile near the stem and how then it reveals all its beauty when it blooms. experimenting with these shapes I began sketching out a new diffuser, which thanks to its shape is capable of visualizing the spread of the light.’

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
orchid’s advanced LED technology creates long lasting supplies of soft lighting

 

 

crafted in aluminum and finished in either white or sand colors, the lighting design is said to be ‘so sculpturesque that it takes center stage in the space’, especially when in combination with its other versions: one floor, one wall one ceiling and two suspension lamps. axolight‘s ‘orchid’ collection fittingly and seamlessly sprouts across modern interiors. this versatility is key to enable the range to be suitable in both residential and contract settings alike.

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
the sculptural design is available in white or sand finishes

 

 

as well as its versatility, the LED technology is an integral element of axolight’s ‘orchid’. designed by rainer mutsch, its flower shaped diffuser prevents overheating whilst emitting a broad yet soft stream of light. furthermore, it ensures a maximum duration of source thanks to its compact and efficient design.

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
the suspension lamp with a horizontal rod blooms four diffusers along its stem

 

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
three flower shaped diffusers climb the vertically hanging suspension lamp

 

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
austrian designer rainer mutsch’s sketch of the floor and vertical suspension orchid lights

 

axolight orchid blooms bright bulbs along its minimally sculptural form
detailed sketches of the lamp’s workings