polish designer tomasz kudelski and the japanese artist/designer kaito yamada have created the tanjun lighting collection for concept brand moon moth. the series draws inspiration from japanese culture while maintaining the aesthetics of contemporary, minimalist design.

japandi lighting collection 1

large japandi style dining table ceiling lamp with wooden details

all images by katarina rulinskaya

 

 

each project that tomasz kudelski and kaito yamada have created for moon moth, showcases a distinct geometry with subtle and elegant cultural references. this geometry becomes materialized in the form of a unique composition of wooden blocks and thin metal rods. only a skilled eye will discover the star of david in the complex design of the constellation ceiling lamp or spot the rotation of equilateral triangles in the yuka floor lamp.

japandi lighting collection 2
set of three black wood japandi style pendants with milk glass shades over a stone bench in a lobby with wood paneling wall

 

 

such a puzzle-like design requires a high precision of all components. both wooden blocks and metal parts are carefully crafted by family-owned, local producers with a multi-generational tradition. glass shades are mouth-blown in the łużyce glassworks. they are made of three-layer glass and finished with a special chemical treatment that gives them a matt surface and velvet touch.

japandi lighting collection 3
table lamp made of natural oak wood with mouth-blown glass shade inspired by Japanese culture and modern minimalist design.

 

 

one can choose between two different wood finishes. the first one is natural oak finished with oil wax, which together with the soft light of the milky shade creates a warm and tranquil composition. the second one is and black oak, darkened and matt finished with visible wood grain. this timeless and classic finish emphasizes the minimalist design and high quality of the products. 

japandi lighting collection 4
japandi style matte black wall lamp with mouth-blown glass shade

japandi lighting collection 5
matte black dining table horizontal ceiling lamp with two milk shades

japandi lighting collection 6

japandi lighting collection 7

japandi lighting collection 8
matte black bedside pendant with mouth-blown milk glass globe shade

japandi lighting collection 9

japandi lighting collection 10

japandi lighting collection 11

japandi lighting collection 12

 

 

project info:

 

name: tanjun collection
designers: kaito yamada, tomasz kudelski for moon moth

 

 

 

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom