Wo-Tum-Bu Floor Lamp
Made by Ingo Maurer
The Wo-Tum-Bu Floor Lamp is a collaboration between Ingo Maurer and Dagmar Mombach, whose singular eight-step hand-dyeing process transforms raw paper into something closer to a natural artifact. Each shade is rolled with quiet precision, taking on the soft, enclosing form of a cocoon. Light passes through from within, diffused and warm, settling a room rather than commanding it.
The lamp draws an open homage to Isamu Noguchi, whose paper Akari series redefined how light and material could speak to each other. Where Noguchi worked with washi and bamboo, Mombach introduces a contemporary dyeing technique that gives each piece a depth of color and texture that no two lamps share exactly.
- Handmade paper shade formed through an eight-step dyeing process
- Available in three sizes, designed to be grouped together
- Silhouette recalls the organic geometry of Japanese minimalism
- Light emission is diffused and ambient, not directional
Grouped in increments, the three available sizes build a composition that feels both curated and effortless, a conversation between form and proportion that rewards a considered interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the paper dyeing process used for the Wo-Tum-Bu shade?
Dagmar Mombach developed an eight-step hand-dyeing process exclusive to her practice. The technique builds color and texture in successive layers, resulting in a shade with subtle tonal variation that gives each lamp a distinct, handcrafted character.
How does the Wo-Tum-Bu relate to Noguchi's Akari lamps?
The Wo-Tum-Bu pays homage to Isamu Noguchi's Akari series, which pioneered the use of traditional Japanese washi paper as a medium for diffused light. Mombach and Maurer extend that lineage with a contemporary dyeing process and a cocoon-like form distinct from Noguchi's lantern geometry.
Can the three sizes of the Wo-Tum-Bu be used together?
Yes. The three sizes are designed with grouping in mind. Arranged together, they create a layered, sculptural composition that references Japanese minimalist aesthetics while allowing considerable flexibility in placement and proportion.
What kind of light quality does the Wo-Tum-Bu produce?
The hand-dyed paper shade diffuses light softly in all directions, producing a warm, ambient glow rather than focused illumination. It is well suited to living spaces where atmosphere takes precedence over task lighting.
Who is Ingo Maurer and what defines his design approach?
Ingo Maurer was a German designer widely regarded as one of the most inventive lighting designers of the twentieth century. His work consistently treated light as a poetic medium, combining technical experimentation with strong artistic and cultural references.
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