Balloon Porcelain Table Lamp

Hirotaka Tobimatsu for Tobimatsu Toki

• Introduction

  I am a Balloon Porcelain Table Lamp. Inspired by hot air balloons I'm airy but not airheaded. On the contrary, I'm imbued with innovation and will take your world to new heights.
  

   

   

• Curator's Notes 

   

  These handmade porcelain lamps diffuse soft, warm light, creating a sense of calm and harmony in any space. We adore the hazy, rouge-hued glow that porcelain naturally emits, complemented by the ridges and fine lines crafted by ceramic artisan Hirotaka Tobimatsu. These lines are the result of burr marks from the split mold casting process that Tobimatsu expertly employs in his designs. The off-white surfaces, intentionally left unglazed, enhance the soft illumination effect and leave a paper-like impression on the senses.

  The Balloon lamp is inspired by the world renown hot air balloon competitions in Tobimatsu's hometown in Saga Prefecture. The artisan would attend the events with his father as a young child and watch the balloons alongside the riverbank at night simultaneously being lit.

   

  Porcelain Table Lamp was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

   

  Maker: Tobimatsu

   

  Designer: Tobimatsu

   

• Specifications

   

  Dimensions: 

  Shade:

  7.9" (w) x 7.9" (l) x 10" (h) or 200mm (w) x 200mm (l) x 255mm (h)
  

    

  Weight: 

  2.5lb or 1100g

   

  Materials:

  Porcelain, Metal, Cable

   

• Details
  • Made in Japan
    
  • Black base, black cord and switch included
  • Switch includes on and off setting
  • Unglazed
    
  • Bulb not included
    
  • Please contact us for questions about components
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Read More