Porcelain Lamp by Dick van Hoff

Dick van Hoff
Porcelain Lamp, 1997

Rethink everything you know about ceramics. Historically reserved for delicate tableware or hidden away as raw technical insulation, porcelain takes centre stage in Dick van Hoff’s iconic design. Created in collaboration with Droog Design and the German manufacturer Rosenthal, this piece strips away the material’s traditional, precious image to celebrate its raw structural beauty.

Suspended from a striking, no-fuss cord and ceiling hook, this lamp is so much more than a light fixture. It’s a certified piece of design history that you can actually own, though you can also spot it on permanent display at the Centraal Museum Utrecht.