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Configurations of Hyphen Pendant in
Sandy Black
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BRIGHT IDEAS

Hyphen, the New Collection From d'Armes

New York, United States Configurations of Hyphen Pendant in
Natural Porcelaine
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he Quebec-based lighting two parts that can be arranged in multiple
practice d’Armes, led by designers ways thanks to a support system that
TAlexandre Joncas and Gildas perfectly fits their shapes, and features
Le Bars, will debut Hyphen, a modular built-in touch dimmers for ease of use.
lighting collection consisting of three Like every d'Armes luminaire, Hyphen
pieces: the Hyphen Pendant, Hyphen is designed and manufactured in Morin-
Table Simple, and Hyphen Table Double. Heights, Quebec. Staying true to the
The new collection will debut at this year’s practice's philosophy of working closely
International Contemporary Furniture with specialised experts and skilled local "We also choose to use light bulbs,
Fair (ICFF), to be held from May 15-17, artisans, the porcelain pieces used in where many designers don't. We find
2022 at New York City’s Javits Center. Hyphen are made in the same village by this design choice to be friendlier to the
Derived from the ancient Greek ὑφ' ἕν ceramic artist, Gréta Jonckheere, who environment, as clients can then replace
(huph' hén), Hyphen designates the union applied her expertise to help develop the and 'fix' the pieces without having to
of two opposites as one; warm, soft, and collection. Each collection piece is made return or change the whole lamp," says Le
sensitive porcelain, and cold, strong, and individually using custom-made porcelain Bars.
brilliant steel. Each piece will be available moulds, and is handled with the utmost With sustainability in mind, Hyphen
in several materials and finishes, including care, requiring several manufacturing comes in plastic-free packaging made of
chromatic black cast steel, blasted black phases spread over multiple days. recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable
steel cast iron, and matte white porcelain. "With Hyphen, and our work at large, cardboard, and is delivered using
Hyphen's curved luminaires can be we aim to design and manufacture lights worldwide carbon-neutral shipping.
used for hanging or standing. Hanging, that bring uniqueness to an environment,
the Hyphen collection's two cylindrical create an emotion, enhance a decor, and Technical sheet
bodies are joined by a pivot offering elicit curiosity," says Joncas. "Hyphen Finishes available: Sandy Black,
multiple light positions and orientations, is unique in its form, in its production Chromatic Black, Natural Porcelain dw
projecting a soft directional light. process of artistic collaboration, and in its
Standing, Hyphen is deployed in one or use of porcelain and moulding. www.darmes.ca

Hyphen Table double in Hyphen Table double in Hyphen Table double
Chromatic Black Natural Porcelain in Sandy Black
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Hyphen Table simple in Hyphen Table simple in Hyphen Table simple in
Natural Porcelaine Sandy Black Chromatic Black
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