designed by french architect dominique perrault in collaboration with gaëlle lauriot-prévost, the ‘in the tube’ lamp is their way of bringing the architectural into the domestic. manufactured by DCW éditions, the concept was based on different objectives that include it being original, almost indescribable, nearly unbreakable, timeless and completely durable. the lamp collection comes in several lengths, diameters, and colors, and it is made of borosilicate glass and closed with aluminium stoppers sealed in silicon.

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
the lamp aims to bring the architectural and industrial into the domestic

 

 

 

‘the domestic interior is these days constantly being penetrated by the industrial, which in turn has long since lost its aura of being something nasty and noisy, separate to the rest of the world. nowadays it is normal to make use of these components which fit naturally into the world of design,’ comments dominique perrault on the use of industrial materials for the interiors.

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
the lamp collection comes in several lengths, diameters, and colors

 

 

 

the ‘in the tube’ lamp collection comprises strong ideas and forms that are free and constrained. showcasing perrault’s inclination for meshes, the lighting object diffuses a soft, filtered light that can be oriented by the movable mesh filter or by a reflector whose color determines the light given off. with mountings made of stainless-steel, the lamps can be suspended or wall and ceiling-mount.

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
the materials used include borosilicate glass and closed with aluminium stoppers sealed in silicon

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
the ‘in the tube’ lamp collection comprises strong ideas and forms that are free and constrained

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
with mountings made of stainless-steel, the lamps can be suspended, on a wall or ceiling-mount

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
its timeless design allows for it to be placed in diverse environments

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
‘in the tube’ lamps illuminated a kitchen

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
hanging over the dinning table

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
wall mounted

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
outdoor use

dominique perrault in the tube dcw editions maison et objet designboom
the mesh filters the light