slender black metal forms the 'ozz' lamp collection by paolo cappello + simone sabatti for miniforms

following the success of the first ‘ozz’ lamp designed by paolo cappello with simone sabatti, miniforms unveils two new additions to the lighting collection. the family of lamps now comprises the ‘big ozz’ and ‘ozz wall’, which both continue the slimline elegance of the original design. 

ozz lamp

images courtesy of miniforms

the concept behind the first ozz was to design an intimate light that’s also a place to hold a glass, a book, or other little trinkets. a slender black metal structure curves on either end into a lampshade and a small tray in ash wood. when ozz is switched off, it serves as a small coffee table. when the lamp is on, it creates a warm, welcoming space. the piece is available in two sizes: smaller as a bedside table and bigger to fit next to a sofa.

big ozz

for big ozz, paolo cappello and simone sabatti supersized the original design to create an eye-catching feature for home interiors. big ozz has a thin arc, of less than 2 cm diameter, that curves dramatically. to support this huge curve, the lamp has a 40 kg concrete base. together, the heavy stone and slim black metal establish a perfect harmony.  

ozz wall

for the final lighting fixture, the designers have taken ozz and mounted it onto a wall. the arc becomes shorter, and it rotates with just one hand. the lampshade is adjustable too, for exploiting the light even in the darkest study. ozz wall also makes the perfect companion for dining tables.

ozz wall

‘the goal was to design a product where two different functionalities could coexist in a unique shape’,  explain the designers. ‘imagine ozz as your new buddy, something you could always rely on. the illumination towards the wood surface is here to support our needs: a pair of reading glasses, a book, a drink, everything that has a meaning for us.’

big ozz

ozz lamp

designers paolo cappello and simone sabatti

‘imagine ozz as your new buddy, something you could always rely on.’

ozz lamp

big ozz

ozz wall

project info:

project name: ozz

design: paolo cappello with simone sabatti

producer: miniforms

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom