Dome Lamp (Mondrian) 
Tom Sachs / Bodega 245

We originally created an edition of twenty Dome Lamps for Tom’s 2023 Isetan show in Tokyo. Much to my delight, all of the units sold swiftly, and it was humbling to receive such enthusiasm for a product I helped birth.

Looking ahead, as the studio's focus shifted to the re-launch of Bodega 245, I was approached about creating an updated version of the Dome Lamp with a Mondrian theme, to which I naturally agreed. To start, we meticulously selected colors that echoed Piet Mondrian’s distinct palette, undergoing numerous tests until discovering just the right swatches.

One aspect I'm quite proud of is offering six unique color combinations by varying the three primary components (rails, switch plate, and battery cleat), with configurations randomly assigned to each customer.

I also refactored some internal lamp components to enhance reliability and simplicity, replacing the finicky pronged LED bulb of the v1 with a sturdier bayonet fitting.

The question of 3D printing's relation to the sacred studio code frequently occupies my thoughts, especially in an era where the capabilities of large language models prompt us to reconsider our ‘god given’ ability to conceptualize. This apparent conflict raises the question: What value do we attribute to creativity?

It's a question that bedevils techniques and methods. While 3D printing offers unprecedented precision and efficiency, it is through human-powered repetition that we spread our ideas to a broader audience, one lamp at a time.

A limited batch will be offered at Bodega 245 and on TomSachsFurniture.com

PLA+ Filament
Battery Protection Board
18v LED, Bayonet Fitting
Apollo Era Switch Protector
3/4” Plywood
Makita Battery

Edition of 24

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