Cover Exploring unique table lamps from Filipino designers (Photo stylised by Celine Dabao)
Exploring unique table lamps from Filipino designers (Photo stylised by Celine Dabao)
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From Jasser Studio to Senseware, these organic table lamps illuminate your home with their unique charm
After a long day at work or school, unwinding with a book or television series at home sounds like the perfect way to relax. However, setting a soothing home atmosphere is often difficult to achieve if you only rely on overhead lighting. While they have a wider scope, these lights are more suitable to larger events like dinner parties.
Having ambient lighting strewn throughout the home creates pockets of serenity, enveloping each corner in an otherworldly glow. Tatler offers a curated selection of organic, vibrant table lamps from local designers, each adding dimension to your space.
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Winkle Lamp by Do Concepts
With bold pops of primary colour and a unique, 3D-printed design, Do Concepts’ Winkle lamp stands out. Each lamp balances durability with a sustainability approach, infusing any space with undeniable retro charm.
Sora Lamp by Mold Makerspace + Circular Design Studio
The Sora Lamps balance the undulating, weightless forms of jellyfish, which are plentiful in Philippine oceans. “By surrendering to the water, [jellyfish] receive so much from it,” the Mold team muses. The piece’s organic flow is complemented by vibrant shades of red, blue or yellow, but can be found in soothing white luminance too.
Waling Waling Luntian Lamp by Nooke
A collaboration between Nooke, Raxenne Maniquiz and Tiffany Glass, the Glass House Collection features Maniquiz's native floral designs paired with Nooke's geometric, mahogany craftsmanship.
Iba-Iba Lamps by Jasser Aguila
Playing with different textures—and even breathing in whimsical life—set these Jasser Aguila lamps apart. Translated to English, iba-iba means different, reflecting Aguila’s acceptance of the quirks and oddities that make humans so interesting. “By recognising and celebrating our differences,” Aguila believes “we can work together to create a better world.”
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Pulpo Lamp by Industria Edition Gallery
Named after their collaboration with the German blown glass brand Pulpo, this Industria Edition piece exemplifies their commitment to craftsmanship. With a structure reminiscent of a hot air balloon, the Pulpo Lamp fills each console or side table with a dramatic glow.
Orbital Corners Lamp by Studio Manila Automat
This fascinating lamp was among the finalists of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Obra Design Master Class in 2024. With its flexible structure, Orbital Corners does more than stand on a table. It can also fit snugly into the corners of a shelf or drawer, or be tilted in multiple directions.
Balud Lamp by Selena Placino for Senseware
The traditional art of capiz (mother-of-pearl) binding is taken for a contemporary spin with the Balud Lamp, designed by Selena Placino for Senseware. The lamp is wrapped in waves, evoking images of the Philippines’ pristine beaches. Paired with a stainless-steel base and chrome-plated binding, the Balud lamp juxtaposes sturdy hardware with its soft glow.
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Celine first read Charlotte’s Web at the age of five–and she hasn’t stopped turning pages since. Her favourite authors are Mona Awad and Nat Cassidy. Besides writing for Tatler, she listens to BTS and spends time with her family.
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Celine took up secondary education with a major in English, graduating from De La Salle University in 2023. She advocates for female empowerment through creative expression by writing for Tatler Homes.
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