THE ALLURE OF MATERIALITY
Fall 2021 Collection
We are creatures of five senses, and we only really thrive
when all of them are in play. There is nothing quite
like soaking in the convivial atmosphere of a carefully
considered space. The sensorial experience creates layers
of intrigue for your sense of touch, and your eyes delight
in deeply considered attention to contrasting materials,
textures, and forms.
Thoughtfully employed, materiality can dramatically
elevate the atmosphere of a room, enriching the space with
depth and texture. To celebrate the allure of materiality,
GUBI is diving into the haptic feedback of tactility,
the subtle nuances of light and shade, and the contrasts
between movement and stillness, public and private.
AWAKENING THE SENSES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unbound Collection
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Howard Collection
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Private Collection
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Stemlite Collection
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Multi-Lite in Midnight Blue
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Meet the Designers
Design studio Space Copenhagen is known for playing with intriguing juxtapositions
in its designs, and this collection’s meditation on the archetypal lantern form is no
exception. The pared-back take on a traditional Japanese paper lantern balances the
ethereal and the functional, while challenging the conventions of the typology in its
playful asymmetry.
The lamp is available in three sizes, meaning it can be used as a standalone table lamp
or floor lamp. The smallest of the three brings light to spaces as small as a console or
bedside table, making it a functional and flexible piece. The largest lamp makes a bold
statement, with the scale to relate to the room as a whole and become a focal point
that defines the space. The medium-sized light mediates between the two, enabling
dynamic compositions — in clusters of two or more, the shades can be positioned in
unison or at angles to one another, creating an animated sculpture even when switched
off. Changing angles and positions of the lamps in relation to one another therefore
subtly alters the impact of the ensemble and the mood of the space from something
that evokes falling leaves to clouds drifting across the sky — actions we humans are
naturally drawn towards.
THE UNBOUND COLLECTION
By Space Copenhagen
The teardrop-shaped gray marble base of the lantern-inspired series acts as an anchor,
embodying stillness and weight.
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The Howard Collection incorporates refined and elegant detailing to articulate the
lamps’ own functional purpose. GUBI and Space Copenhagen’s shared commitment
to the human experience has ensured the lights create a warm, welcoming ambience,
making them equally appropriate for public and private spaces – and it is in their subtle
and understated design that the Howard Collection’s greatness is found.
GUBI and Space Copenhagen’s passion for warm, organic materials is seen across
the collection. The choice of finishes affects both functionality and atmosphere. One
option consists of a brass exterior with a gunmetal surface treatment and a brushed
brass interior to create a beautiful, warm, tactile feel, while the solid shade encloses
and directs the light, projecting an industrial and functional aesthetic. In contrast, the
option of bone china makes the shade glow, creating a softer, gentler aesthetic and
casting the light in a more ambient manner.
THE HOWARD COLLECTION
By Space Copenhagen
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The Howard Chandelier is a piece of engineering ingenuity, resulting in a grand gesture with
a modern, sophisticated expression.
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Playing with notions of public and private, visible and obscured, open and closed, the
Private Collection by Space Copenhagen forms the most comprehensive line of storage
and display furniture in the GUBI Collection. With the addition of this typology, GUBI
has further extended its distinctive aesthetic throughout the home, enabling bespoke
curations of personal narratives by showcasing the things that signal our identities.
Each piece is motivated by Space Copenhagen’s repeated experience of having to
source vintage pieces or custom-make display and storage solutions for their interior
projects. The Private Collection addresses this lack of beautiful, modern and functional
cabinets, chests of drawers, dressers, consoles and side tables. The collection
comprises a glass-paneled upright vitrine, a sideboard with four deep drawers, an
elegantly pared-down desk suitable for homeworking, and a side table with space for
both display and personal storage.
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION
By Space Copenhagen
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Space Copenhagen looked to the simplicity and craftsmanship of antique Japanese furniture
for inspiration, even incorporating visual hallmarks of Japanese wood joinery into the
collection as a defining design detail.