This light is an excellent example of that balance. The shape is juvenile, like mounds of ice cream covered in chocolate sauce hence the name.
But the fiberglass and refined minimal construction make it an incredibly elegant object. I am also just such a sucker for the glowy light that fiberglass gives off. My husband and I commissioned this pair of tables from Dan as our wedding present. When you see it in person, you get it; it makes any room instantly modern.
The light you get from it is warm and nice, and the finish is so different from other lamps β the craftsmanship is outrageous. I collect Paulin, and I bought this lamp the same day my son was born thinking that this is something I could pass down to him.
It was a scary thing to buy because of the price but there was this magic in the air and that was a way of celebrating, in my own way. I just got a bunch of her drinking glasses, and I can definitely see myself wanting everything she makes. For the vintage product I thought of Nanda Vigo, one of my favorite designers of the past.
Nanda was an eclectic artist, totally unconventional, able to combine art, architecture, and design through a very personal reading of space and light. One of my favorite products of hers is the Block Table. I personally used this piece a few years ago for an editorial in Icon Design magazine. Photo by Jeremias Morandell. Ham to its left, broccoli to its right. The handles add a delicate touch, the white interior sets off the food, and the wide opening makes it easy to see just how much is left.
