Bubbly lamp by Canalside Studio

Hong Kong-based Canalside Studio has unveiled a playful table lamp featuring five spherical bulbs attached to a base via concealed magnetic connectors.

The aptly-named Bubbly lamp comprises a salmon-coloured plastic base and five translucent detachable bulbs, which can be anchored to the base or dotted around for multiple sources of ambient light.

In this capacity, the lamp deviates from other cordless lamps on the market that feature only a single, fixed light source, according to Canalside Studio.

As well as attaching them to the base, magnets allow the bulbs to also be connected to any metal surface, facilitating further freedom when placing bulbs.

A vibrational switch allows a swift tap to the base to turn the bulbs on or off, and allow for a seamless aesthetic. The base has a tactile on and off switch as well as a port for recharging.

“The brief began with a personal frustration: many lamps incorporate seemingly detachable light sources, but these bulbs are often fixed by design and cannot be easily removed for use elsewhere,” said Canalside Studio.

“We wanted to create a lighting system where each bulb could be taken out, relocated, and used independently without requiring rewiring or complex mounting.”

Product details

Product: Bubbly lamp
Designer: Etain Ho
Brand: Canalside Studio
Contact: etain@canalside.studio

Materials: vacuum-cast ABS plastic base, injection-moulded PE plastic bulbs.
Colours/finishes: salmon base, white bulbs
Dimensions: 260 x 260 x 280 millimetres