This great piece of lighting and home decor makes quite a statement. The pages of the book lights up in variety of colours. To turn it on, open it up and to turn it off, simply close it. Sep 29, 2015 5 success lessons from a shark tank superstar and lumio inventor. From envisioning a world of living large with less, max gunawan, the founder of lumio, created lumio book lamp that allows the users to carry ambient, task, and table lamp. Features industrial grade neodymium magnets built into the wood cover to maintain portability and flexibility. When opened, it magically transforms into a sculptural light illuminated by a. Lumio, the modern lamp that looks like a notebook when closed. When closed, lumios book lamp masquerades as a hardcover tome, however, once opened, it transforms into a sculptural light. When shut, lumio masquerades as an elegant book bound in lasercut wood.
Battery operated and usb charged, this beautiful lamp is perfect for travel or home. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The lamp is made from a glossy white plastic and the base has a good weight that supports the lamps small round head and very flexible goose neck well. Lumio opens to 360 degrees or any angle in between. Lumio opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs. Haley piersoncox from redhandled scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a.
The included leather strap allows it to be hung anywhere. Lumio is a lamp that opens like a book and adjusts to the way you want your light, even if it doesnt run for as long as advertised. Lumio before shark tank lumio founder max gunawan, from san francisco, was an exarchitect with an inventive streak and a big project in mind. A wide variety of book lamp options are available to you, such as type, battery type, and light source. The unique design and color of the bulb work together in perfect harmony. Portable origami lights in folding book format lumio is a portable folding book lamp with an origami fan shape reminiscent of traditional chinese lanterns. Its easy to poke fun, but theres a compelling idea here. The filament bulb gives it an authentic and homely feel that is simply irresistible. The lumio book lamp is the most magical product i have come across in a long time. We talk to lumio folding book lamp creator max gunawan. Lumio is a portable folding book lamp with an origami fan shape reminiscent of.
Lumio lamp by architect and designer max gunawan is designed like a beautiful hardcover book. Lumio is a dynamic, multi functional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hard cover book. A modern lamp with infinite possibilities on kickstarter. A lamp that folds up into a totally unsuspecting hardcover novel. Lumio is a book lamp, in which opening the book activates the lamp and closing the book switches it off. Unique lumio lamp disguises itself as a book sign in to comment. When youre reading for a long period of time, its important to have a strong light source so you can see the small print clearly and reduce eye strain. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lumio is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in the form of an elegant hardcover book bound in lasercut wood.
A modern lamp that unfolds from a book and gives you the freedom to experience beautiful lighting wherever you are. I mean really love books, to the point where their life is an open book. It can be used as table lamp, floor lamp, pendent lamp and wall lamp, etc. The lumio is a beautiful light contained in a wooden hardcover book. When shut, lumio masquerades as an elegant hardcover book bound in lasercut wood. When i opened it in my studio yesterday everyone went oooooaaaah. Lumio is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hard cover book. Cool lighting lighting design lighting ideas lampe salon design unique night lights luminaire original moma store lustre design luz led.
Install a true essence of modern living in your lifestyle through the lumio book lamp which offers iconic light solutions from a source thats shaped as a book. Lumio is a lamp masquerading as a beautiful hardcover book with a wooden finish. Open the book flat for a hidden desk lamp or spread the pages 360 degrees and hang it from the ceiling with the included wooden magnetic pegs and leather strap. Lumio opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange. Inside the heavyduty buckram cloth cover lies an interior lamp body made from durable, waterresistant tyvek pages containing a highperforming, longlasting led module. Basically a multipurpose lamp, lumio adapts to the changes in your lighting needs throughout the day through smart solutions. There is a staticsolid and cyclical lighting modes.
To the point where even their lamp is an open book. Find it here when shut, lumio masquerades as an elegant hardcover book bound in lasercut wood. Its subtle texture fits well with any style, and will always stand out amongst its surroundings. We met up with max at the techshop in san francisco, ca to see the lumio first hand. You can choose the shape according to the scene to create a comfortable space. Why all 5 shark tank hosts wanted a piece of lumio.
Longlasting led modules emit 500 lumen, which is slightly brighter than a 40w bulb. Well, if you are just such a bookworm, check out this cool unfolding book lamp. The moma stores lumio book lamp is a sculptural light that folds into a hardcover book when not in use. A gorgeous lamp concealed as a hardcover book with a maple woodgrain cover. Designed by architect max gunawan in 20, the fixture won multiple awards including a red dot product design award in 2015 and was.
When closed, lumio s book lamp masquerades as a hardcover tome, however, once opened, it transforms into a sculptural light. Quite simply, lumio is a cordless led light disguised as a hardback book. This book opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange cable microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging. Hand crafted lamps for any style, decor or personality. Lumio is the most magical book in our library of secrets. One book thats sure to shed some light is lumio, a multipurpose foldable lamp disguised as a hardcover. Open lumio halfway and lay it on a table for brightest possible light, or open it fully until builtin magnets engage to form a cylindrical lantern that can. The lumio book lamp works on rechargeable battery, making it portable and perfect to place anywhere.
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The base has four round nonslip silicone feet to keep the lamp firmly in place. Lumio opens to 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging. Sometimes the best kickstarter projects are the simplest ones. Im really excited to share some great ideas to add some spunk to your home for spring. The light it gives out is diffused by the translucent tyvek material which makes up the pages of the book. The micro usb charging port is positioned discreetly on the inside edge of the book. When opened it magically transforms into a sculptural light illuminated. Book lamp is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hardcover book.
It starts out as a book and unfolds into a beautiful artistic lamp. A similar kind of ambiguity defines the lumio lamp, a portable fixture that masquerades as a hardcover book, revealing warm, offwhite light as it unfolds to 360 degrees. Hardback book lamp secrets and spies this cool book makes an amazing lamp, filled with mystery and intrigue. Rechargeable lithiumion battery provides wireless power for up to eight hours rechargeable via. A modern lamp with infinite possibilities kickstarter. Closed and turned off, the lumio lamp looks like a totally unsuspecting hardcover book. Lumio, designed by max gunawan, is a strikingly minimal and portable lamp that can go nearly anywhere with you. The lumio lamp looks like the most beautiful book youve. Jan 06, 2018 book lamp, how to make a paper book lamp diy, duration. Since im not much of a seasonal decorating kind of girl, all of my six days of spring ideas are about bringing something old back to life again, like how to make a book lamp.
Lumio is a beautiful and functional lamp that conceals itself in the form of a hardcover book. It opens to lie flat or all the way out to 360 degrees, radiating a soft, beautiful light. The goose neck is extremely flexible and is easy to manipulate. He decided to take the concept and reduce the scale of it to a folding lamp alone, max had a habit of jotting all his ideas in a notebook. With the inclusion of industrial grade neodymium magnets built into. Lumio is a lamp that can be filed away on a bookshelf when youre not using it, but put to a variety of uses thanks mainly to its cordlessness when you are. The original lumio book lamp is available on amazon too 27 favorite shark tank products at amazon new 2017 list like a laptop computer, you can plug in lumio and use it as a. The original hardback book lamp brings the warm character of used books, with modern function, to your home or office. Light up your next reading sesh with the classic lumio, a multifunctional lamp disguised as a hardcover book with a maple or walnut woodgrain. When shut, lumio masquerades as an elegant wood hardcover book.
Inside the lasercut wood cover lies an interior lamp body made from durable, waterresistant tyvek pages containing highperforming leds. Classic lumio, dark walnut national gallery of art shops. Lumio is a portable folding book lamp with an origami fan shape reminiscent of traditional chinese lanterns. Jul 22, 2011 hardback book lamp july 22, 2011 philip hansen of san diego has put a fresh spin on the allessential reading light. But as you open it, it turns into a sculptural led lamp. When opened, it magically transforms into a sculptural light illuminated by a highperforming led. When closed, it looks like an elegant hardcover book. Lumio book lamp classic dark walnut the conran shop. Lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible lighting solution that adapts to the users needs. Use this lamp as a reading companion, or a conversation piece in your living room. Architect and designer max gunawan is driven by an innate passion for minimal designs that deliver maximum impact, to which his portable lumio book lamp 20 a 2015 red dot award winner is an unequivocal testament. A multifunctional modern lamp that unfolds from a book. Disguised as a hardcover book, this ingenious lamp with durable, waterresistant tyvek diffuser unfurls up to 360 degrees to provide warm white light wherever you need it, indoors or out. Give yourself the gift of clarity and brightness with a reading light for your book or tablet.
Its contents could be invaluable or better yet, illuminating. Comes with a custom microusb charger for easy recharging. Why we chose this lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible, adaptable lighting solution. A wide variety of lumio book lamp options are available to you, such as color, type, and battery type. Its unique design allows you to transform its shape to meet your needs. The lamp has builtin magnets which allow you to mount lumio on metal surfaces in many different configurations. When shut lumio masquerades as an elegant hardcover book bound in lasercut wood. Heres why writers and bookworms alike will love the lumio book lamp. When opened, it magically transforms into a sculptural light illuminated. Lumio book lamp book lamp, unique night lights, creative. Tempting as it many be, ill spare you the cornball introduction about turning to a book for illumination literally. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When closed, lumio s classic red and navy fabriccovered book lamp masquerades as a hardcover tome, but when opened, it transforms into a sculptural light.
Opens 360 degrees and comes with a custom orange microusb charger, magnetic wooden pegs for mounting, and a beautiful leather strap for hanging. At first glance the lamp looks like a simple hardbound book or journal, but once. An illuminating surprise, cleverly concealed within the pages of a hardcover book, lumio shines brighter than a 40w bulb for up to 8 hours. Lumio is sold in highend retail stores around the world including new yorks moma. Lumio was born from san franciscobased designer max gunawans fascination with the functional potential of origami and his desire to create a flexible, adaptable lighting solution. When opened it magically transforms into a sculptural light illuminated by a highperforming led. Lumio is a dynamic, multifunctional lamp that conceals itself in. The are 5 staticsolid colours white, red, green, blue, pink, white to toggle through by reopening the book within 3 seconds being closed. Lumio unfolds from a book into a multipurpose portable lamp. Created by max gunawan, lumio is a oneofakind light that looks like a book when closed, but opens to reveal opaque pages featuring embedded leds that create a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Apr 15, 2015 from envisioning a world of living large with less, max gunawan, the founder of lumio, created lumio book lamp that allows the users to carry ambient, task, and table lamp conveniently wherever. Authentic lumio original walnut book lamp light for sale.