Designed by Bruce Rowe from Melbourne’s Anchor Ceramics, the Potter DS is a series of lights made by hand in the studio using traditional pottery techniques.
A simple vertical cylinder of clay forms the wall format of the Potter DS, with a subtle indentation in its body giving it the appearance of having two segments. A slit provides an opening to the light source within that glows against the wall behind.
The pendant version takes the same form, this time mounted horizontally with thin wires and divided into five segments, and with a slit along the underside offering a glow of light below.
Inside, a purpose-designed aluminium extrusion supports the weight of the external ceramic housing and carries the LED light source, diffuser and suspension system.
The simplicity of the form juxtaposed with the honesty of its material offers a compelling design, combining the tradition of handmade clay pottery with the cutting-edge of contemporary lighting technology.
The Potter DS is made to order by Anchor Ceramics in Melbourne and production partners Rakumba Lighting and Michael Skewes Pottery.
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Do you have any video of that? I’d like to find out some additional information.
I don’t, but you can contact Bruce Rowe or Rakumba Lighting – they may have something.