David Trubridge Basket of Knowledge - Aluminum
David Trubridge Basket of Knowledge - Aluminum
There is a Maori creation myth in which the gods gave to humans three baskets containing the knowledge they needed to live on Earth. They hold the knowledge of the natural world Kete Arounui (bamboo basket), spiritual worldKete Tuaatea (polycarbonate basket) and our rational world Kete Tuauri (aluminium basket).
The knowledge needs to be in balance for us to live harmoniously on Earth. The light source is an energy efficient and long lasting LED spot light.
Materials
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Features
- Ships assembled with suspension wire
- Bamboo plywood basket and a hand-sanded polycarbonate shroud that houses an energy efficient and long lasting LED spot light
About the Designer
David Trubridge graduated from Newcastle University in England in 1972 with a degree in naval architecture (boat design). In 1981 Trubridge and his family set sail around the Caribbean and Tahiti for four years, making a living as needed by building furniture for expatriates on the islands, using the facilities and materials available to him. They eventually settled in Havelock North, New Zealand. He is a self-taught furniture maker, developing his own designs, which he has exhibited around the world.
Trubridge has exhibited his work widely, both within in New Zealand and around the world. David Trubridge has been selected for Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt 2010 National Design Triennial. This Triennial is America's most highly regarded design show exhibiting the world's most forward-thinking designers and is a critically acclaimed and publicly lauded survey of the best in contemporary design.
Design by David Trubridge, 2009
Made in New Zealand
Lamp Type
Low wattage LED light source
Dimension
Diameter: 32"
Height: 82.5"
Available for order with lead time of 16-20 weeks
David Trubridge Basket
Basket Aluminum - DTL-039
type: Lighting > Pendant Light by: David Trubridge
