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Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel’s work is defined by their meticulous attention to detail, making every piece unique.

The extravagant lamps made by Slamp

Iconic semantics meet Dadaist derivations in Studio Job’s ode to the Tube, bringing a daring poetic aura to the historic Slamp masterpiece, first produced in the early nineties. The collection of 7 extravagant lamps, are illuminated by a strong, surrealist identity born of creative expression: Labyrinth, Love Peace Joy, Perished, Peace Skull, Faena Art, Bananas, L’Afrique.

Luscious smiling lips, dancing animal skeletons, pop-art fruit, references to the Renaissance and superstitious frights, are all part of the iconic quotidian, seemingly out of order, yet perfectly recognizable thanks to a series of graphic design principles (symmetries, watermarks, and layering).

Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel’s work is defined by their meticulous attention to detail, making every piece unique. Painted, rounded pro les, matching or contrasting semi-spheric buttons in predominant colours, and specifically designed wire coverings are some of the various details used to complete their designs. Dense metaphoric suggestions, transposed cult references and two-dimensional forms take on depth when printed on transparent Cristal ex® superimposed on an Opal ex® layer, transmitting the light uniformly.

The extraordinary lamps designed by Studio Job

Soulmates Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel founded Studio Job in 2000. This studio was established in the Renaissance spirit – where traditional and modern techniques are combined to produce once-in-a-lifetime objects. The pair started the studio after graduating from the Dutch Design Academy in Eindhoven and in the fteen years since then, they have moved towards being the contemporary pioneers of personal expression. Technique, science and ornamental designs come together in Studio Job’s work as examples of what can be described as Gesamtkunstwerk – a total art work or an all embracing art form. Job Smeets likes to call their style ‘New Gothic’, with perfectionism and uniqueness as its key features. Nynke Tynagel describes it as a symphony orchestra where a cohesive piece of music is created from an abundance of different sounds. Proclaimed one of the most influential design teams by the Financial Times, Studio Job is passionate about building up an oeuvre that is becoming increasingly extravagant in its details and increasingly personal.

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lamps lamp design designer furniture modern
Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel’s work is defined by their meticulous attention to detail, making every piece unique.