The new Kori lighting collection, designed by Stockholm-based TAF Studio, is a welcome contemporary addition to Finnish design brand Artek. Its essence captures everyday beauty in a five product series that creates a diverse array of light and atmospheres. Three pendant light models, a table light, and a floor light feature modular design and pared-back aesthetics displaying the best of form and function.ย At the core of the design is a โbasketโ (kori in Finnish), a unique element thatโs key to blending direct and indirect light โ like sunlight filtered through trees.
Gabriella Lenke and Mattias Stรฅhlbom of TAF Studio shared, โWith Kori, we wanted to achieve an atmospheric and glare-free light with different models adjusted to different spaces and contexts. The diffuser around the light source became very central, and through lots of experiments with shades and reflecting parts the different characters in the family appeared.โ
Koriโs compact floor light provides great reading light in larger spaces, while the table light works well for bedside tables, sideboards, or shelves. The pendant light is arguably the most versatile, available in three models. When paired with a shade it provides a direct downlight and diffused uplight, ideal for smaller spaces. Add the Dune shade and illuminate the surface beneath while spreading glare-free light across a wide area. Or, choose the inverted Disc shade that reflects a soft cone of diffused light downward, good for smaller tables and sideboards.
The entirety of the energy efficient Kori collection occurs within a 200km radius in Italy, and the die-cast โlight basketโ is made from 100% recycled aluminum. A universal E27 socket ensures longevity, that bulbs are easy to replace, and the ability to choose from a full range of bulbs.
โColor-wise, we were inspired by the way light hits the matte white texture of an egg, and the thinness of an eggshell,โ said TAF Studio. โKori comes in extra matte white and a color that reminds us of egg yolk.โ The Kori collection comes in a matte white powder coating, and the floor and table lamps are also available in a matte orange.
To learn more about the Kori collection, visit artek.fi.