Cableguy

Lead Designers Mike Wirthensohn

Entry Description

This lamp plays cleverly with perception and is formally reduced to the essentials: just a simple cable leads in to the light. The trick lies in the illusion. What appears to be a continuous power cable running horizontally out of the socket is actually a precisely bent stainless steel tube with an 8 mm diameter. It seemingly floats effortlessly above the floor, rises vertically, and supports the lampshade—as if it were one continuous cable. The tube is completely covered with a black rubber hose, perfecting the illusion of a flexible cable.
The lampshade is both pivotable and height-adjustable. It can be flexibly directed via a ball joint; a locking ring allows vertical adjustment. When the shade is moved downward, another fascinating effect occurs: it appears to float like a small wonder in the space.
Technically, the lamp impresses with details: the electronic driver is discreetly housed in a custom-designed plug casing. Power is supplied through an 8 mm thick latex hose, which carries the cable from the plug through the foot switch to the energy-efficient 12 V LED ring in the shade.
This lamp is more than just a light source—it is a functional object with strong visual impact, distinguished by reduction, material honesty, and playful illusion.

Sustainability Approach

The lamp is designed for durability and resource conservation. It consists of an 8 mm thin stainless steel tube—stable yet minimal in material use. The lampshade, ball joint, and plug are sustainably produced using 3D printing with recycled PLA. The black latex hose is flexible, durable, and PVC-free. The light source is an energy-efficient 12 V LED ring. All components—from the shade to the driver—are plugged or screwed together, making them easy to disassemble, repair, or properly recycle. The design follows a sustainable principle: minimal materials, maximum lifespan, and full separability.