Heavy Desk Light
- Designed by: Benjamin Hubert
- Made by: Decode London
- Colors: White, light grey or dark grey hand-cast concrete shade and base in natural finish with arm in either Walnut or Oak veneer. Red braided cable with steel fittings.
- More Info: decodelondon.com
When deadlines loom and focused concentration is essential, look for illumination from Benjamin Hubert’s Heavy lamp. The hand-cast-concrete fixture will sit at your workspace in similarly thoughtful repose.
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These are great little lights. I love how utilitarian they are... as well as beautifully designed. I think I need one of these for my studio!
Where can I buy this in the US?
What a Table Light ... So quite... really better than other....
I want one of these for my office! So simple ....and splash of red on cord, you cannot go wrong with red.
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