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Norm 69 Lamp
A pendant shade folded from 69 pieces, assembled without tools or glue
510 × 510 × 510 mm
1969
Approx. $190 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Norm 69 is a self-assembly pendant lamp shade designed by Simon Karkov in 1969. Normann Copenhagen's page calls it the first product the company launched, in 2002, and lists the shade in small, large, x-large and xx-large sizes.
Construction
The shade consists of 69 pieces of lamp shade foil, a special non-flammable plastic, that fold together without tools or glue. The light-source section recommends an 8 W LED bulb with an E27 base.
Specifications
The Large White version (501003) measures Ø 51 cm and is 51 cm high; it weighs 1.1 kg.
Story
A design from 1969
Simon Karkov designed the lamp in 1969, and for many years it lay undiscovered in a loft. In 2001 an acquaintance of Karkov saw a possible collaboration with the start-up Normann Copenhagen, and the design was retrieved.
Inspired by flowers and cones
Karkov says Norm 69 is inspired by nature, by flowers and cones, and that it follows the Danish design tradition for lamp shades, with a shielded bulb and soft light.
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Collection
Norm
The Norm collection from Normann Copenhagen centres on the Norm 69 lamp by Simon Karkov, a 1969 design folded from 69 pieces and awarded in 2002 and 2003.