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Beat Table Light
A hand-beaten table light with a custom LED module, 800 lumens at 3000K
2013
India
4.33 kg
Approx. $840 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Beat Table Light (SKU BLT11BK-TUN01M2) is a hand-beaten table light. Designed in 2013; made in India.
Construction
Raising, welding, beating and skimming take four days for each lamp, and the hammer marks from the beating are left in place. The finish is matte, and the beaten interior refracts a warm, golden light. A custom-engineered LED module is integrated, working with optical diffusers.
Specifications
- Base: diameter 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
- Output: 800 lm at 3000K from a 6W LED, with CRI above 90 and an inline dimmer
- Cable: 250 cm; the switch is on the black fabric lead
- Weight: 4.33 kg (9.5 lb)
- Environment: indoor, IP20
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Collection
Beat
Tom Dixon's Beat collection (2005): pendant, wall, table and floor lights hand-beaten in brass by artisans in Northern India, inspired by traditional vessels.
