The nature of the material (coton fibre) of the stem that holds the lamp body (with 60W, 12V light) makes it flexible like a fishing rod and changeable by the slightest touch or breath of air. The apparent disparity of the item produces an alienating effect but an extremely poetic light.
Other winners in 2012
Furniture Job Cabinet by Studio JOB for LENSVELT
Seating Ploum by Ronan & Erwan BOUROULLEC for LIGNE ROSET
Fabrics Vuelta by Sacha WALCKHOFF for DESIGNERS GUILD
Wall covering Nat(F)use by PATRICIA URQUIOLA for BUDRI
Tableware Alfredo Collection by Alfredo HÄBERLI for GEORG JENSEN
Bedding Shin by Piero LISSONI for PORRO
Floor covering Losanges by Ronan & Erwan BOUROULLEC for NANIMARQUINA
Kitchen Beam by Tom DIXON & LINDHOLT STUDIO for EKOIJ
Bathroom Hayon Collection by Jaime HAYON for BISAZZA
Outdoor Husk by PATRICIA URQUIOLA for B&B ITALIA