studioknob's rope lamps bring nautical knots and serpentine motions into the home

studioknob's rope lamps bring nautical knots and serpentine motions into the home

ahoy and kaa lamps reimagine the nautical monkey’s fist knot

 

StudioKnob’s Ahoy Table Lamp and Kaa Floor Lamp reimagine the nautical Monkey’s Fist knot and the fluid motion of a serpent in illuminated, tactile forms. Braided from nylon rope and anchored by modernist-inspired concrete bases, these lamps invite interaction and exploration, juxtaposing a soft glow with solid foundations. They have been developed through experimentation and collaboration with local artisans, offering a fresh take on lighting that is both playful and refined.

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
all images courtesy of StudioKnob

 

 

studioknob juxtaposes soft light with raw concrete

 

The sculptural lighting fixture Ahoy features a dramatically oversized knot, created with multiple layers of white rope resting on golden knitting needles. When illuminated, the knot radiates a soft glow, while the concrete base, inspired by the geometric purity of Bauhaus and the raw aesthetic of Brutalism, anchors the piece. Israel-based StudioKnob integrates subtle details like a sensor-embedded concrete surface for easy dimming and a leather handle for mobility.

 

Complementing this, Kaa appears with an elegant design that ascends gracefully along a golden rod. The lamp’s spiral form recalls the smooth, coiled movement of a snake, with a braided nylon rope housing an LED light source that is both touchable and flexible. The lamp’s brass rod emerges from a Brutalist-inspired concrete base, echoing the same stylistic principles as the Ahoy lamp — modernist geometry and exposed materials. It is further equipped with subtle functional elements, such as an embedded sensor for dimming and a leather handle for ease of movement. ‘Together, these two pieces exemplify a collection that honors material traditions while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design,’ note the designers.

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
StudioKnob presents the Ahoy Table Lamp and Kaa Floor Lamp

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
the Ahoy Table Lamp features a Monkey’s Fist knot design

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
handcrafted with layered white rope on golden knitting needles

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
the Kaa Floor Lamp’s spiral design, featuring a golden brass rod and flexible braided rope

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
a flexible, touchable element that mimics the coil of a snake, housing an LED light source

studioknob's knotted rope lamps bring nautical and serpentine motions into modern homes
the concrete base draws from the geometric precision of Bauhaus and the raw expression of Brutalism

studioknob's rope lamps bring nautical knots and serpentine motions into the home
an engraved metal plate displays the studio’s signature, with a leather handle for easy portability

studioknob's rope lamps bring nautical knots and serpentine motions into the home
developed through experimentation and collaboration with local artisans

studioknob's rope lamps bring nautical knots and serpentine motions into the home
the robustness of the base juxtaposes the softness of the light

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an embedded touch sensor for easy dimming control

 

project info:

 

name: Ahoy Table Lamp and Kaa Floor Lamp
designer: StudioKnob | @studio_knob

team: Adi Azar, Yotam Shifroni

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: ravail khan | designboom

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