Finding a form.
Contours, proportions and the interplay of light and shadow. Every design begins with an idea about form.
A PERSONAL COLLECTION
Light with
character.
Designed by hand. Made with joy.
Lamps shaped by clear forms, unusual ideas and a fascination with light.
DESIGN & CRAFT BY PHILIP GERSTNER
The joy of design✦Craft & Technology✦Light with character
01 — THE COLLECTION
Forms in light.
Every lamp begins with its own idea.
A collection to explore and enjoy.
16 LIGHT OBJECTS
01Mountain Light
Form & StructureA landscape of glowing contours.
02Light Garden
Colour & LightColourful spheres, carried by light.
03Light Lines
Form & StructureA quiet rhythm of delicate lines.
04Column Light
Form & StructureGolden verticals and a warm core.
05Play of Colour
Colour & LightA mosaic of colour and radiance.
06Violet Sphere
Colour & LightA clear sphere, filled with violet.
07Light Column
Form & StructureLight rises through a delicate structure.
08Layers of Light
Colour & LightTwo levels of colourful points of light.
09Blue Skyline
Form & StructureA horizon of blue illuminated edges.
10Light Fan
Form & StructureTransparent lines open into space.
11Flow of Light
Colour & LightColour flows through a faceted form.
12Bubble Light
Colour & LightSmall inclusions, a striking glow.
13Ring of Columns
Form & StructureA bright core behind delicate verticals.
14White Cuboid
Form & StructureA clear form, a soft glow.
15Play of Colour II
Colour & LightA field of luminous colours.
16Golden Pavilion
Form & StructureA warm core of light beneath a golden roof.
IDEAS BECOME OBJECTS
The collection
keeps growing.
A home for finished lamps.
A beginning for new ideas.
A personal passion. The lamps shown are not for sale.
02 — DESIGN & CRAFT
From an idea
to a light object.
It begins with curiosity: what happens when light meets a particular form? How does a material’s character change when it glows?
In my spare time, I design and make individual lamps. Design, craft and technology come together, turning an idea into something you can touch and switch on.
Building an idea.
Different materials and making techniques come together, including laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC milling.
Experiencing the light.
The full effect only emerges when the object is lit. Structure, colour and shadow give every lamp its own expression.
A joy in geometry.
A fondness for the unusual.
FORM◇MATERIAL◇LIGHT
03 — START A CONVERSATION
A lamp in mind?
A question about light?
If an object sparks your curiosity, you would like to know how it was made, or you simply want to share an idea, I would love to hear from you.
philip@philipgerstner.com For conversations about design and lamp making. No sales or orders.