Magma, 2024
An experimental lamp made from waste with a volcanic glow.
Designed and made in London.
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Designed and made in London.
Like the iconic Lava lamp of the 70s, our obsession with natural fluid forms and soft, warm glows are finally recreated using cutting edge technology and responsible materials.
Magma is a modular lamp, built from sustainable materials. By combining interchangable layered diffusers with dimmable control, the lamp has a vast array of light temperatures and intensities.
Magma comes in four variants.
Each reflects the different textures and temperatures of volcano flow, varying from the cool ‘ash’ to the warm ‘lava’.
Materials
Magma is constructed from interchangeable parts, creating 4 variants that are easily switched between, without tools.
The diffusers are 3D printed, using a biopolymer recycled from food packaging with up to 98% recycled content (depending on the variant).
The lamp base is cast in a proprietary reduced-carbon concrete, which uses low-carbon cement replacements and waste material from construction work as aggregates.
This is supplemented by a natural cork pad to prevent scratching.
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high recycled content
high recycled content
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circular principles
circular principles
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local materials prioritised
local materials prioritised
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natural materials
natural materials
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non-toxic
non-toxic
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robust
robust
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replaceable parts
replaceable parts
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easy to clean
easy to clean
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low energy use
low energy use
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custom-isable
custom-isable
Making
Designed and manufactured in London, there are 20 stages of production. From hand sifting aggregates and 3D printing the concrete mould, to assembly and testing.
Specification
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Dimensions 140mm (diameter) x 282mm (height)
- 2m black fabric wrapped cable
- Supplied with bulb and cabling
LED
6W (equivalent to 40-60W)
E27 screw
2700K warm white
Note: Only compatible with LED bulbs
Inspiration
Its design is inspired by the two main materials ejected during volcanic eruptions - the illuminating, flowing molten rock and the rough, cooled ash-covered rock. Magma attempts to bring these natural, rare forms, colours, textures, into our homes using man-made and common materials.
Magma’s two primary materials demonstrate the beautiful contrasting material states:
hot
flowing
smooth
luminous
flowing
smooth
luminous
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cool
static
rough
lifeless
static
rough
lifeless
Magma generates a ripping, flowing warm light source that looks different from all angles, with an opaque, rough cast base using techniques that are sustainable and accessible.
