smow design spring gems: david turnbridge

In the course of the past three months we at smow have experienced more than our fair share of nonsense be it at design fairs and trade shows in Milan, New York and Berlin or during our visits to USM Haller and Vitra. We now want to look back and analyse a little some of the trends, products and impressions that the experience has left us.
And wheel out a few gems that until now we have been selfishly keeping to ourselves.

One of the truly outstanding products at Superstudio Piu in Milan was New Zealand designer David Turnbridge‘s Kete lamps.

At 210 cm long and 85 wide they are obviously not intended for every room; however, for those with high ceilings and the space to allow them to express themselves they are just perfect. Or if you have a smaller, minimally decorated room Kete can provide a wonderful, calming atmosphere, perfect for that quite evening.

Kete is available in three designs: Kete Aronui (bamboo based), Kete Tuauri (aluminium based) and Kete Tuaatea (hand sanded polycarbonate)

Kete by David Turnbridge

Kete by David Turnbridge - detail