Copper Lights
Brass Lights
Wooden Light

The Copper Lights are made by folding a thin sheet of copper in such a way as to create stable structures. The folding principle defines the shape as well as the aesthetics of the lamps, forming a delicate yet refined series.

The reflection of the surroundings in the shiny copper surfaces gives each facet its own hue; from dark brown to red and orange. The copper gives a warm glow to the light. The Copper Lights are available in three different shapes and also in a brass or beech wood veneer version, making them widely applicable in interiors.

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The Brass Lights are a variation of the copper version and are produced in the same way, but using a brass plate as a starting point. The reflection of the surroundings in the lamp again gives each facet its own color tone; from dark gold to yellow and beige. Unlike the brass version, the material gives a bright, slightly yellow color to the light.

The Wooden Light is another variant, made of beech wood veneer. Laser cut and glued together with the same sophistication as the copper and brass variant. The 'backing' that sits behind the veneer acts not only as a support, but also as a hinge, making it possible to bend the veneer where it would normally break. The white interior provides a nice 'neutral' light distribution. (Please note that the Wooden Light is available in one version: WL25.)

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Transparency of the production chain comes naturally to us.

For us, that doesn't just mean giving information about where something has been produced. Our chain starts much earlier: with the designer of the product!

We'll tell you the whole story. Click on the buttons to discover the different steps:

The Copper Lights were designed by David Derksen. The lights are a further development of his graduation project "Copper Cabinet," a fragile cabinet for storing small valuables, which he made using a similar technique.

Nature, and especially the principles and processes found in nature, are David's main sources of inspiration. This results in a strong focus on materials, how they behave and how they can be constructed.

David Derksen

Ever since we presented alongside David at the (almost legendary) Autofficina expo in Milan in 2010, where he first presented his Copper Lights, we have been intrigued by this lamp series. Because much handwork is involved in the production of the lamps, we actually consider them more like works of art. We are very proud that these special lamps have been part of the Vij5 collection since 2014!

"The Wooden Light is even a little 'translucent.' When the light is on, the wood grain is highlighted."

Arjan & Anieke

David made the first lamps himself in his own studio. A true perfectionist, he then developed the lamps further with a model maker until he was completely satisfied. He also created two variants of the lamp in the materials brass and beech wood veneer. The model maker, based in Eindhoven, still produces the lamps by hand and with complete dedication.

The Copper Lights are made from a 0.3mm thin copper plate. From this the various parts are etched. This precise technique is also used to make the bending lines in the material, after which they are folded by hand and assembled in Eindhoven.

Although as far as we are concerned, the lamps may rather be seen as works of art, the Copper Lights CL-16, CL-25 and CL-30 and Brass Lights BL-16, BL-25 and BL-30 comply with the guidelines for CE certification according to LVD (2006/95/EC) and correspond to the standards NEN-EN-ISO 12100: 2010 and NEN 1010: 2007.

In the material passport you can find where and by whom the different parts of this product are made.

Copper and brass naturally oxidize under the influence of air and moisture. Therefore, over time the lamps will darken and develop a patina. This is part of the design, they only get more beautiful!

In the movie ´Ex Machina´ the Copper Lights are part of the film set!

In the 2015 film, a neurotic tech billionaire creates an artificially intelligent humanoid robot in his mansion in the woods.

Normally the mansion is the Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldal, Norway.

Would you like to see this product in real life ?

Come to our showroom in Eindhoven or visit one of our ambassadors or other points of sale.

In need of larger numbers or application in a project?

Please contact Arjan and request a quotation here.

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Showroom

You can visit our studio and workshop to see, feel, and experience our products in person! We operate from a distinctive industrial building on the Hallenweg in Eindhoven. Most of our products are on display here, but currently, the showroom is being used for another major project. So, please get in touch and let us know what you'd like to see, and we'll make it work!

You can make an appointment for this by mail or phone.

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Ambassadors

A Vij5 Ambassador is, just like us, a big fan of the Vij5 collection. It is not just a point of sale, but a shop that knows just a little bit more about our products. There is always someone present as a point of contact who can tell you everything about the Vij5 collection!

Vij5 Ambassadors are specialists in e.g. our lighting, furniture and/or accessories and will gladly provide you with advice. There is a nice selection of products from our collection in the shop. When an item is not in stock in the store an Ambassador can always order it for you.