FDB Møbler presents, in collaboration with the renowned designers Kasper Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, a novelty that pays tribute to the lighting design of the past and takes it into the future. The History pendant was created as a tribute to the countless lamp designers who over time have shaped the way we experience and use light in our homes. With History, Salto and Sigsgaard wanted to give a new voice to the classic design language, where the aesthetic and the functional are united in perfect balance.
With the new History pendant, Salto & Sigsgaard takes the iconic lamp shape as its starting point: a slim, conical frame of soldered wire that elegantly carries the light source, which sits discreetly under the frame and follows the base around. In the past, such frames have been hidden behind screens, but with the History pendant it comes to the fore and creates a sculptural expression where every detail gets its own place. The simple construction and refined design draw on traditions, while at the same time challenging what a lamp can be - and how it can create atmosphere in a room.
"We wanted to create a lamp where everything superfluous has been cut away. We have been inspired by the traditional lighting design, but wanted to turn the attention to something that has often been overlooked - namely the frame itself. While the frame has previously been hidden behind beautiful screens, this is emphasized here and finally gets the attention that screens have had over time," Salto & Sigsgaard say about the thoughts behind the design.
The History pendant invites light and shadow to work together in a completely new way. The open design allows the light to spread freely and creates an interesting play of shadows and lines on the walls, contributing to a dynamic and lively atmosphere. It is a lamp that both attracts the eye and creates calm.
"We have always been fascinated by how light can change the mood of a room. With the History pendant, we want to highlight the craftsmanship and consideration behind lighting design, and in this way give people a new way to experience LED," adds Thomas Sigsgaard.
Salto and Sigsgaard have previously collaborated with FDB Møbler, and their joint work is based on a love for simple, timeless and functional design, which has been the cornerstone of Danish design tradition for generations. The History pendant is another result of this shared vision - a lamp that looks back and forward at the same time, and which invites the design heritage of the past into today's modern home.