Designed for the digital age, ETCH was conceived on a computer and manufactured through the digital-dependent technique of precision acid photo-etching.
The ETCH family, including the new ETCH MINI pendants and chandelier is available now.
Since the Middle Ages metal-workers etched for decorative purposes. An instrumental process in illustrated printing throughout the ages and now essential in circuit board printing.
Our lamps and shades are digitally printed but etched using the same process. Tessellated on sheet metal. The small size and thinness of the unassembled panels enable it to be packed into a standard pack and posted through a letterbox. We now assemble the pendants so they're ready to install.
Inspiration
From right to left: Muslim tomb (Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo by Physalis alkekengi by Bildmalerin), Chinese Lantern seed head, Etch Tower prototype.
Muslim tombs of Madhya Pradesh offer semi-transparent geometric patterns reduce the physical and visual weight and allow light through, casting intricate shadow patterns.
Nature provides endless inspiration - just like the Chinese lantern seed head – where the structure and shape is surprisingly decorative - a bit like ETCH lamp we hope?
The Etch Tower Light Prototype - dreamed up as a real skyscraper and scaled down to pass off a lamp.
Process
From left to right: Dipped in acid (the printed resist remains and the exposed metal is removed). Components are tessellated on sheet metal. Close up of an ETCH MINI Pendant.
NEWNESS: ETCH MINI pendants
Crafted from brass, miniaturised and given a new Soft Nickel silver finish enhancing the sculptural form with reflectivity. Available in Black, Brass and Soft Silver. Available now on TomDixon.net
NEWNESS: ETCH MINI chandelier
Luminous chandelier of Etch Mini pendants. Crafted from brass, miniaturised and given a new Satin Nickel silver finish that enhances sculptural form with reflectivity. Available now – set of 5 Etch Mini pendants pre-arranged and ready to install. Cord lengths are easily adjustable. Availble to buy ETCH MINI chandelier.
How the ETCH family measures up.