My New Flame LED Table Lamp

Capturing the poeticism and romance of traditional candles, Moritz Waldemeyer and Ingo Maurer use LED technology to reinterpret the ancient light in an ethereal way.

My New Flame faithfully renders the simple yet infinitely complex candle flame using 256 high-quality LEDs. The pure and minimal object features a bare circuit board containing the latest in microprocessor technology that is paired with the LEDs to evoke the natural flow and flicker. When seen from a short distance, the light is indistinguishable from the real thing, thanks to a perfect match of the light color of the LEDs. Closer inspection reveals the low-resolution charm of the digital display.

The flickering light is captured from video footage of a real candle and a smart random algorithm makes sure the sequence of movements never repeats to recreate the natural behavior faithfully. With its metal base containing rechargeable batteries, the light may be used without a cord allowing it to be placed anywhere in the home.