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Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Lightyears

Copenhagen designer Cecilie Manz has created a collection of aluminium lampshades with softly angled edges for Danish brand Lightyears.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

The round Mingus shades by Cecilie Manz for Lightyears have profiles with four facets, giving them an angular appearance.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

Each is composed of a matt-lacquered aluminium shade and a white or grey textile cord.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

An acrylic fixture sits snuggly within the top of the lampshade, allowing a soft light to seep gently upwards onto the cord.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

The lamps are available in two sizes and six colours including white, nearly black, very grey, pale moss, light celadon and dusty limestone.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

Mingus can also be bought at Folklore, a north London shop that we've previously featured on Dezeen. Read the story here.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

The lamps are named after American jazz musician and composer Charles Mingus.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

Other pendant lamps we've recently featured on Dezeen include two monochrome lamps by Zaha Hadid, and a collection of small and colourful lamps made from recycled aluminium.

Mingus by Cecilie Manz for Folklore

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