A new line of lamps draw from a slightly bizarre influence. And yet? We can't get enough.
Even before we knew that Swedish designer Mia Göransson's odd lamp was inspired by Eyjafjallajokull -- the Icelandic volcano that erupted last May -- we were intrigued. After all, while designers have been using nature as a muse for years, it's rare to see such innovation spawn from disaster.
But Göransson's hardly the first to draw from the volcano's power. Here, some of our favorite takes on a bizarre inspiration -- and proof of great design's ability to make something great out of one of our most dangerous natural phenomenon.
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South Korean designer Jung Hwajin brings a more optimistic alternative to hot lava: Delicate blooms.
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Cameron Van Dyke's Caldera Chair is a decidedly modern take on the ages-old phenom. Also: Stackable! Genius.
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It only makes sense that a fireplace would get the volcanic treatment. When the fire's out on Flying Cavalries' Terragen, this baby doubles as a coffee table (and a great starting point for choosing a color palette, thanks to the bright stripes).
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And finally, our favorite: A witty, colorful (dare we say: kid-friendly?) look at the volcano in shades of pastels. Klaus Haapaniemi & Mia Wallenius' Volcano tapestry for Established & Sons wins for wittiest take on the theme.
Even before we knew that Swedish designer Mia Göransson's odd lamp was inspired by Eyjafjallajokull -- the Icelandic volcano that erupted last May -- we were intrigued. After all, while designers have been using nature as a muse for years, it's rare to see such innovation spawn from disaster.
But Göransson's hardly the first to draw from the volcano's power. Here, some of our favorite takes on a bizarre inspiration -- and proof of great design's ability to make something great out of one of our most dangerous natural phenomenon.
South Korean designer Jung Hwajin brings a more optimistic alternative to hot lava: Delicate blooms.
Cameron Van Dyke's Caldera Chair is a decidedly modern take on the ages-old phenom. Also: Stackable! Genius.
It only makes sense that a fireplace would get the volcanic treatment. When the fire's out on Flying Cavalries' Terragen, this baby doubles as a coffee table (and a great starting point for choosing a color palette, thanks to the bright stripes).
And finally, our favorite: A witty, colorful (dare we say: kid-friendly?) look at the volcano in shades of pastels. Klaus Haapaniemi & Mia Wallenius' Volcano tapestry for Established & Sons wins for wittiest take on the theme.