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Sumi Table Light

A table light defined by a dark, solid base and a softly curved, opaque shade. Sumi blends sharp geometry with gentle forms to create a focused yet warm glow.

Edition

40 pcs

Edition

40 pcs

Edition

40 pcs

Year

2025

Year

2025

Year

2025

Dimensions

H 28 cm × Ø 18 cm

Dimensions

H 28 cm × Ø 18 cm

Dimensions

H 28 cm × Ø 18 cm

Materials

Dark metal base, frosted glass shade

Materials

Dark metal base, frosted glass shade

Materials

Dark metal base, frosted glass shade

Production

Kyoto, Japan

Production

Kyoto, Japan

Production

Kyoto, Japan

Japanese inspired room
Japanese inspired room
Japanese inspired room

Light in Contrast

Light in Contrast

Sumi, meaning “ink,” draws inspiration from the balance of darkness and light. Its sturdy, dark base anchors the piece while the curved, frosted shade softens the light, creating an intimate atmosphere. Designed for quiet moments, it offers both function and subtle beauty in your living space.

Sumi, meaning “ink,” draws inspiration from the balance of darkness and light. Its sturdy, dark base anchors the piece while the curved, frosted shade softens the light, creating an intimate atmosphere. Designed for quiet moments, it offers both function and subtle beauty in your living space.

Method

Guided by the material

Artisan tool on a piece of textile
Artisan tool on a piece of textile
Artisan tool on a piece of textile

Production Philosophy

We produce in small editions — rarely more than 50 to 150 pieces at a time. This keeps the work close to the craftsmen, and allows each batch to be adjusted if the material or process demands it. The studio does not work to seasonal deadlines. New objects are released only when they feel resolved. Some pieces return after years; others exist only once. By keeping production limited, we avoid waste and can hold to the highest level of detail. Every piece is handled, checked, and assembled in the studio before it leaves.

Small workshop with a metal table in the middle
Small workshop with a metal table in the middle
Small workshop with a metal table in the middle
Workshop made of bright wood
Workshop made of bright wood
Workshop made of bright wood
Hand carved piece of wood in a workshop

From the Founder — Renji Aalto

“An object is ready when it no longer asks for changes. Sometimes that happens in weeks. Sometimes it takes years.”

Hand carved piece of wood in a workshop

From the Founder — Renji Aalto

“An object is ready when it no longer asks for changes. Sometimes that happens in weeks. Sometimes it takes years.”