Project: Tom Chung
The Beam Table Lamp is a versatile lighting solution with a modern expression and intuitive user-friendliness. Featuring a unique cylindrical design, it emits light from both ends and allows users to select between three different light intensities using a playful dial. The small version is perfect for tables and shelves, providing direct lighting or an ambient glow in homes, offices, or hotel rooms. The larger H45 cm version can be placed on the floor, adding sculptural presence and fitting effortlessly into any space as a functional and decorative element.
Product description
The Beam Table Lamp is a versatile lighting solution with a modern expression and intuitive user-friendliness. Featuring a unique cylindrical design, it emits light from both ends and allows users to select between three different light intensities using a playful dial. The small version is perfect for tables and shelves, providing direct lighting or an ambient glow in homes, offices, or hotel rooms. The larger H45 cm version can be placed on the floor, adding sculptural presence and fitting effortlessly into any space as a functional and decorative element.
Product Material
The surface is made from anodized aluminum or polished aluminum for a vibrant and distinct look and feel. It has a built-in energy-efficient LED light source, and the H45 cm has a user-replaceable LED light source. The lifetime of the light sources is defined as the time it takes until the light output/lumen maintenance reaches 80% (LM80) of the initial output. The user replaceable LED boards has a lifespan/lumen maintenance (LM90) of 56,000 hours.
- Anodized Aluminum: The aluminum is sandblasted to create a uniform matte texture, followed by anodization in a clear tone that makes the surface much more durable.
- Black Anodized Aluminum variant: The aluminum is sandblasted to create a uniform matte texture, followed by anodization in a rich black tone that makes the surface much more durable.
- Polished Aluminum: The aluminum undergoes polishing and light brushing to achieve a subtly textured and shiny surface, which is then anodized with a clear tone, enhancing its natural metallic appearance and its durability.
About the designer
Tom Chung is a Canadian industrial designer who established his eponymous studio in Toronto in 2016. His design practice focuses on creating context-driven industrial design pieces for domestic, institutional, and public environments. By combining contemporary culture with local industry, Chung develops products that are both functional and reflective of the human experience of space.
Chung’s approach emphasizes simplicity, functionality, and adaptability, resulting in designs that seamlessly integrate into various settings. Notable collaborations include work with Scandinavian design company Muuto, for which he designed the Beam Table Lamp—a versatile lighting solution characterized by its minimalist cylindrical form and dual-directional light emission.
Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in Vancouver and his experiences in urban environments, Chung’s work often explores the relationship between objects and the spaces they inhabit. His designs aim to enhance everyday life through thoughtful, user-centric solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with practical utility.
