Emily Group of Five Oxid

Emily Oxid is formed from aged steel plates whose surfaces have developed unique patterns through years of weathering. These naturally evolved textures are preserved and shaped into the shades, making each piece materially singular.

Handmade in Germany

Each shade is entirely handmade by skilled craftsmen in Berlin.

This allows for precise construction, controlled finishes and a close dialogue between design and fabrication. Working locally gives us the ability to test, refine and iterate quickly – ensuring every component is resolved not only in form, but in material behaviour over time.

TIG welding an Emily steel shade seam; sparks show precise handcrafted production

Welding process of the Emily shades

Detail: Emily shade seam and brushed edge; seamless hand finish

German Design Award

Emily won the prestigious trophy in 2019

Materials
Sheet steel, powder coated
Plexiglass
Textile covered cable
Oak timber, waxed
Shade
Oxidized Steel
We are happy to offer custom colors and finishes. Please get in touch with us with your wishes.
Canopy
Ø 140mm (5.5") x H 50mm (2")
Electrical
5x E27 base, 220V, up to 20W LED & CFL (European & Asian market)

or 5x E26 base, 120V, up to 20W LED & CFL (USA & Canada)
142cm (56")
110cm (43.3")
Cable length
300cm (118")
Dimensions
Emily was inspired by the "James Bond Islands" series by Andreas Gursky, where digitally arranged landforms appear to float above a flat horizon line. Their heterogenous shapes still read as a family; singular, organic, pyramidal silhouettes held together by proportion and distance.   

This logic was translated into a series of lampshades that can be suspended in relation to one another, creating a floating landscape of light. Depending on height and colour composition, Emily can shift character and read differently within the room.
From the beginning, Emily was conceived as a metal object; material known for its structural integrity and the
way it evolves over time.  

However, producing these shapes at small scale challenged conventional tooling. Instead of large industrial presses, we returned to older methods of free-form metal forming, similar to those used in early automotive workshops.  

Each shade is cut, bent, formed, welded and sanded by hand.
A complex physical process that gives Emily its natural,
organic geometry.
Spec sheet