Designed by: David Trubridge
Manufactured by: David Trubridge Design
The Kina suspension light form comes from the shell of a sea-urchin which, in New Zealand, is called "kina" by the indigenous Maori people. David Trubridge saw one frozen under the Antarctic ice during a visit there in 2004. Its shell had absorbed enough warmth from the sun to melt the ice around it. Using the same mathematical formula as his Coral and Floral suspension lights, Trubridge developed this engaging design from thin, finely-grained bamboo. The Kina suspension light is available in a variety of sizes and finishes. The light ships as a flatpack with assembly required. For an upcharge, the light can be shipped fully assembled. The black version comes with black cordset and fasteners. All others come with white cordset and clear fasteners. Additional cord length available on request. Contact Switch Modern at info@switchmodern.com or 404-605-0196 for more information. UL approved components. Manufactured by David Trubridge Design.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 2005/2011.
Overall Dimensions:
Kina 440: 17.5" Diameter, 8" H
Kina 600: 23.5" Diameter, 11" H
Kina 800: 31.5" Diameter, 14.5" H
Kina 1000: 39.5" Diameter, 16.5" H
Kina 1400: 55" Diameter, 26" H
Bulb Information: One 60W Max E26 Bulb. (Bulb not included)
David Trubridge lighting products hang lightly in the air, as if floating in the watery oceans that inspired many of his designs. We offer an extensive collection of these museum-quality pieces in all sizes. The nature-derived designs blend seamlessly into the interiors of modern homes, suitable for every room, over a dining table, in a reading corner, or as the center objet d’art in a spacious great room. The David Trubridge ethic means every lamp is designed with a deep commitment to preserving the natural environment, from the choice of materials for products, to the design and materials used in packaging.
Each lamp takes its design from an aspect of nature, ranging from solar flares to Pacific Island palms. Environmental concerns mean packaging is reduced to the bare minimum needed to ship goods safely, and is always recyclable. Products are made from sustainable and non-toxic materials, with mostly bamboo as a primary material. Shipped as kitsets in carefully designed flatpacks, each item comes with step-by-step guidance for easy DIY assembly, while larger items are assembled at the distributor.
David Trubridge (born 1951 in Oxford, England) earned a degree in Naval Architecture (Boat Design) from England's Newcastle University in 1972. He taught himself to make furniture while working as a part-time forester and spent 10 years sailing around the world with his family before launching a formal career in design. Inspired by the sea, he began to dedicate himself to his craft and, in 1995, formed his studio, David Trubridge Ltd. The designer came to international prominence for his Body Raft design that was exhibited at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2001. Trubridge was named one of the top 15 designers in the world in 2008 by Express Magazine. In an interview with the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Trubridge said that he designs “to provide cultural nourishment, to tell stories, to reach people emotionally and spiritually.”
Designed by: David Trubridge
Manufactured by: David Trubridge Design
The Kina suspension light form comes from the shell of a sea-urchin which, in New Zealand, is called "kina" by the indigenous Maori people. David Trubridge saw one frozen under the Antarctic ice during a visit there in 2004. Its shell had absorbed enough warmth from the sun to melt the ice around it. Using the same mathematical formula as his Coral and Floral suspension lights, Trubridge developed this engaging design from thin, finely-grained bamboo. The Kina suspension light is available in a variety of sizes and finishes. The light ships as a flatpack with assembly required. For an upcharge, the light can be shipped fully assembled. The black version comes with black cordset and fasteners. All others come with white cordset and clear fasteners. Additional cord length available on request. Contact Switch Modern at info@switchmodern.com or 404-605-0196 for more information. UL approved components. Manufactured by David Trubridge Design.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 2005/2011.
Overall Dimensions:
Kina 440: 17.5" Diameter, 8" H
Kina 600: 23.5" Diameter, 11" H
Kina 800: 31.5" Diameter, 14.5" H
Kina 1000: 39.5" Diameter, 16.5" H
Kina 1400: 55" Diameter, 26" H
Bulb Information: One 60W Max E26 Bulb. (Bulb not included)
