8AM
25,225 Views * 11 views todayA fresh approach to bringing light to our lives.
A product brought to you by two designers who just happen to be friends,
Joseph Graceffa and Dario Buzzini (the creators of the Spinning Disc).
8AM is a task lamp constructed simply of braided electric wire.
The flexible wire, once passed thru an aluminum clamp, undergoes a ???change of state,??? elegantly transforming into the structural body of the lamp itself. Following the simple construction method, the 8AM task lamp is also powered on/off in an elegant manner.
By touching the aluminum clamp, the user is able to trigger the ever-increasing levels of light output. This simple system consisting of a wire and a clamp, can take on various forms to fill the home, office, or lobby with a pleasant wash of light.
Released as a concept at Salone del Mobile 2007, 8AM has received much attention and garnered rave reviews from the public and professional lighting industry.
In addition to the task lamp built, 8AM is illustrated in three other configurations ??“ a chandelier, a wall sconce, and a floor lamp.
details:
sketches:
Questions or inquiries should be directed to contact Joseph Graceffa or Dario Buzzini:
josephgraceffa@gmail.com [phone: +1.303.478.8848]
dariobuzzini@gmail.com [phone +1.773.972.8834]
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This one really nice. If you could make the clamp slightly less bulky, that would be even better. But this is one design I’d like to have in my house.
Brilliant. Another simple gesture with so much impact.
I love it. Where can I buy this? How much?
Well, I never thought of that before. I have to say I would love 4 or 5 of those in my office.
I’m more excited about the chandelier concept. That would be perfect in my loft.
Well - I think the concept is a good starting point - how exactly did you get the cord to stay stiff like that - is this faked or did you actually build this?
Yes please. Very sexy.
I love the idea of dropping the sketches in there - I love seeing the thinking behind a concept - you should have more of this stuff on this site.
I’ll try to make the sketch posting feature available soon ;)
thanks BigMilano,
simple and sexy,
congratulations
but what the hell are the oranges doing in the background??
Sorry to repeat question but where can I buy it/DIY and how much would it be.
Thanks
This lamp is absolutely beautiful!!! So clever. I have very traditional taste, but I really do recognize great design. And this is great design!!
OK - so here are some answers to questions we’ve been receiving.
1. Where can I purchase 8AM?
As it stands, 8AM is purely a concept. That said, we are pursuing interests from the lighting industry for potential manufacturers. If you have interest in our work, please feel free to drop us a line.
2. How much will 8AM cost?
Well, let’s say somewhere around $180-$200. This is an educated guess of course.
3. What are the oranges all about?
First - loosen up. Second, if you notice, they are placed in order to call attention to the gentle radii of the lamp structure. Thirdly - we eat lots of fruit.
4. Did you really build this or is it “faked”?
Yes - Dario and I really built this and it does work. Quite beautifully actually.
5. How do become so cool?
Ummmm, OK that wasn’t really a question.
I just loved it! But it could have some directional tool to make it light only the keyboard :)
Any details on construction? Power of the bulb? Lumen?
It is always the simplest solutions that seem to make the biggest impressions. Nice work!
You should start a mailing list for interested people to sign up for when you find a manufacturer.
it’s a beautiful lamp. really. congratulations! But one should always be aware of what he’s doing when he put two oranges and a longitudinal element so close. It might look quite fallic
Amazing design! It’s simple and wonderful, although I’m more concerned with the lighting.
Can’t wait till it comes out.
This is terrific. I’d like to buy one. If you make a few functioning prototypes, I’d like to make an offer. Elegant solution for an fairly common (though unaddressed) problem.
What can I say? How about:
Phat. Definitely phat.
The braided cord is a great detail.
Need I say more??? Can I please please please have one!!! PLEASE !!!
beautiful!
I love this site, so thank you
An elegant design. I would certainly buy these for my office.
Led bulbs is better
Nice idea!
%-) genuinely interested by this website
Cool
wait, is this not actually for sale? darnit. it’s exactly what i’ve been looking for…
Hi, is this going on production? I’d love one :)
Really really nice work! Please keep us posted when it comes out…