The work of German designer Meike Harde, light and materiality collide with Knit. The design consists of a single knitted lycra sleeve stretched out over a seemingly flattened spheres. Light seeps outwards through the fabric and downwards through a translucent diffuser, bathing the surrounding space in an intimate glow.
Featuring five large pendants and four oversized floor lamps, the Knit collection reimagines the traditional lampshade, transforming it into a contemporary look. The distinctive geometry and meticulous craftsmanship of each silhouette is complemented by a seamless transition between fabric, diffuser and aluminium ring casing.
As alluring switched off as illuminated, Knit creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort through texture and tangibility. Its distinguishing lycra covering is stitched into ribs using a technique called “technical knitting.” Found mostly in sportswear, 3D volumes are knitted in one piece by complex machines.
“Part of the research process was testing different types of meshes and observing how the light passes through, how it reflects off the surface.”
Meike Harde
Playing with transparency and opacity, raised ribs of beige taper off into single and then finer rows towards a cap that seals the top of the luminaire. The soft, earth tone of the yarn interacts with the light to produce a warm and cosy ambience, enhanced by the varying levels of density as the ribbed fabric stretches over the diffuser.
“Textiles for me are key to generating a nice atmosphere in the home. Knit goes hand in hand with warm materials such as wood, curtains, and large sofa arrangements.”
Meike Harde
The perfect solution for professionals looking for indoor lighting with plenty of charisma, Knit is easily installed and adaptable to any space.
It also features dimming control (available with Push or Casambi systems) so users can customise the density of light depending on the desired mood.
