VAN EIJK & VAN DER LUBBE, The Netherlands BOBBIN... Lot 96

VAN EIJK & VAN DER LUBBE, The Netherlands BOBBIN LACE LAMP LUSTRE de forme cylindrique constitué, pour la partie centrale, d’une dentelle de filaments en fibre optique tressés tendus sur deux anneaux et retombant en franges de lumière. D.80 cm BOBBIN LACE LAMP Fibre optic filaments The thousands of resulting luminous strands transform the lampshade into a light source: the lampshade is the lamp. Their own work is featured in museums and galleries across the globe, but Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe also design exhibitions for others as well as spatial concepts for public buildings. As enthusiastic advocates of Dutch Design, they enjoy giving lectures and teaching. They are willing participants in debates and brainstorms and are always hungry for a good discussion about strategy or vision. In short, Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe are at home in many fields. Their style is characterised by its diversity, both in materials and results, yet one thing unites their work: there is always an extra layer – something to make you look twice. Their aim? To create an experience that engages, astounds and opens eyes as well as minds. As a rule, they never do the same thing twice. That would ruin the magic. And so; a chair is never just a chair, a table tells a special story and a lamp achieves the impossible, or at least appears to. The same is true of their interiors and exhibitions; buildings are brought to life and installations and decors instil a sense of wonder. The focus is on the concept; the outcome is the culmination of the creative process. An exhibit of giant styrofoam tables and chairs does more than impress; the material has specifically been chosen to show that exhibitions are actually the packaging of a project. And, in their ambitious design of a new concert venue, the adventure awaiting visitors pervades all aspects of the experience – from façade to coffee cup.