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The manufactory.

Precision-turned.

Assembled by hand.

Production.

A day in production

CNC turning of the Essentials

Assembling the Essentials

From component to lamp

Cologne · Manufactory

Hand made.

Every part is precision-turned in Germany. In our manufactory in Cologne it becomes a lamp: assembled by hand, tested and shipped.

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From

solid

block

to

light.

Heads, bases and feet are made from a solid piece of aluminium or from steel. Screwed together, so every lamp stays repairable.

Aluminium Steel Concrete Handmade in Cologne Screwed, not glued Repairable Built to order

Process

From raw material to finished lamp. Four stations where hands make the difference.

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From the solid.

Heads, bases and feet are made from a solid piece of aluminium or from steel. Noticeably sturdy, made for everyday use.

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Precision-turned.

Every part is precision-turned in Germany. No standard parts, no mass production.

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Screwed together by hand.

Every part is put together by hand and with heart. Screwed, so every lamp stays repairable.

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Personally tested.

Every lamp is built to order, personally checked and shipped by us.

Experience the light yourself.

Ready for precise light?

Find your lamp online, or experience the materials, mechanics and light effect at a retailer near you.

Our promise

What it means to own a lamp from our manufactory.

No.PromiseWhat it means
01 Repairable Can be taken apart down to the smallest detail. Components can be replaced one by one.
02 Built to order Your lamp is made when you order it.
03 Personally tested We check every lamp by hand before it ships.
04 Beyond the warranty Beyond the statutory warranty, we stand behind our products.
05 Showroom Cologne Experience material, mechanics and light in person: Scheidtweilerstraße 79, Cologne. Contact

Since 2001

Made to last.

Replaceable parts, no glued assemblies. Our lamps don't follow short-lived trends; they are built for a long life and can be serviced down to the last detail.

Founded
2001
Lamps sold
200,000+
ATHENE: Red Dot Award and Lamp of the Year
2009
Glued assemblies
0

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