semi-readymade corrugated cardboard pendant lamp

semi-readymade ‘numerouno’ corrugated cardboard pendant lamp by johannes kiessler
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drawing reference from berlin’s industrial manufacturing history, ‘numerouno’, the locally produced pendant lamp by german designer johannes kiessler features a sturdy corrugated cardboard construction, emitting more light than two 75W light bulbs. due to its lightweight construction and 21W tube, the illumination source lowers energy consumption, while waste from production and transportation is also significantly reduced. weighing just 600 grams, the lamp is meant to be easily disassembled and can be completely flat-packed for shipping and storage. the ‘semi-readymade’ pendant features four simple components: cardboard, wire, plastic and nylon thread, and can be put together in a matter of minutes.

the locally produced pendant lamp features a sturdy corrugated cardboard construction

due to its lightweight construction and 21W tube, the light source reduces energy consumption and waste from production

with lightbulbs installed, the pendant lamp weighs just 600 grams