Blown SW3 is an imaginative pendant light resulting from the collaboration between designer Samuel Wilkinson and &Tradition. Blown SW3 explores light reflections, distortions and refractions through a patterned-glass diffuser. The manufacture of &Tradition's Blown SW3 light combines industrial processes with the craftsmanship of master glassmakers. The texture of the glass is created with computer-aided design to precisely control the size of each bubble. The shape is determined by moulding and then blown by hand. It is a pendant lamp that works well on its own but can also be assembled in clusters, above a dining room table, for example. The sandblasted version gives a subtle and sophisticated light, while the transparent version transforms the space, filling it with its projected patterns.
&Tradition is a Danish brand founded in 2010. The brand sells furniture, lighting and accessories from the 1930s to present day. &Tradition designs practical pieces for everyday use.
&Tradition adapts its heritage to contemporary design, redefining and reinventing materials and shapes, with respect for nature; the source of essential raw materials. Innovation is at the heart of Danish brand &Tradition's creation process. The group of designers seeks to bridge the gap between industrial processes and traditional trades. Whether to reshape, reinvent, or redefine contemporary design, &Tradition shares the following vision: The future lies in creating products that are destined to last.