304 Lamp by Nick Beens
Plumbing with Light
One of our highlights of the Design Academy Eindhoven graduation show is the 304 series of lamps by Dutch designer Nick Beens. Made from modular sections of standard 304 metal tubes powder-coated in a variety of colours, the lamp can be configured in multiple ways to suit different needs and to create different ambience. Stylish, functional and fun at the same time, we can't ask for more from the humble metal pipe.
Nick Beens is a 2017 graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven (Man and Activity department) and the 304 lamp is part of his graduation project.
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Simple but sculptural shapes make for great looking furniture. Try the Ara armchair from Missana, the Mini Clay table from Desalto and the Luna cabinet from Coedition. 
For stylishly sculptural lighting try the Roest Vertical 30 suspension light from Karven, the Kizu table light from New Works and the Hi-Collar wall light from LZF.
Inspired by the pipe creations of Nick Beens? Check out the Pipe Work series of accessories by Nick Fraser, from candle holders to coat racks and the stunning London Tube Map coat rack, all made of metal pipes.
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