Talking about Donald Judd’s work takes on a bit of a spiritual tone to it. His paintings, art installations and sculptures are so minimalist they almost say too much, and his furniture, as we mentioned yesterday, are in that same vein. We had to choose carefully when picking a Swank Lighting lamp to pair with some of his furniture pieces, and think we found some minimal lamps he would approve of.
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Table & Stool by Donald Judd was designed in 1989 by Judd. Sometimes referred to as D-vB 68, they are created out of common pine, and feature a strict framework of wood that creates the outline of a table and stool and subsequently, an actual table and stool. As we mentioned in our post about Judd yesterday, his pieces had the ability to at once seem sturdy, but also have a bit of vulnerability to them. These two pieces are no exception.
These aren’t just any Swank Lighting lamps; they are famous
X-Shaped Midnight Blue Murano Lamps by Balboa. Made in Italy in the 1950s, it was definitely their shape that first attracted us. The body of the lamp makes an x-shape, but we prefer to interpret them as harsh lines, rather than the typical curves you normally see with glass. The color is a stunningly modern, cobalt blue that is both rich in hue and creamy in appearance. The lamps are mounted on clear Lucite bases to perpetuate the wonderful modernity about them.
We knew we would have to go with a simple pair of lamps to combine with Donald Judd’s work. Unlike other designers, there would be no room for contrast; it would be down right insulting. We were delighted when we came across the Swank Lighting lamps with the x-shape. We think Donald Judd would approve of the sharp lines that are featured on these lamps versus the curves you normally see. Without ornamentation or texture or details these lamps are as simple as they can be, and their color is strikingly reminiscent of the color featured on Judd’s famous metal bookshelves. Besides, they just look great together!
The Table & Stool by Donald Judd was designed in 1989 by Judd. Sometimes referred to as D-vB 68, they are created out of common pine, and feature a strict framework of wood that creates the outline of a table and stool and subsequently, an actual table and stool. As we mentioned in our post about Judd yesterday, his pieces had the ability to at once seem sturdy, but also have a bit of vulnerability to them. These two pieces are no exception.
These aren’t just any Swank Lighting lamps; they are famous X-Shaped Midnight Blue Murano Lamps by Balboa. Made in Italy in the 1950s, it was definitely their shape that first attracted us. The body of the lamp makes an x-shape, but we prefer to interpret them as harsh lines, rather than the typical curves you normally see with glass. The color is a stunningly modern, cobalt blue that is both rich in hue and creamy in appearance. The lamps are mounted on clear Lucite bases to perpetuate the wonderful modernity about them.
We knew we would have to go with a simple pair of lamps to combine with Donald Judd’s work. Unlike other designers, there would be no room for contrast; it would be down right insulting. We were delighted when we came across the Swank Lighting lamps with the x-shape. We think Donald Judd would approve of the sharp lines that are featured on these lamps versus the curves you normally see. Without ornamentation or texture or details these lamps are as simple as they can be, and their color is strikingly reminiscent of the color featured on Judd’s famous metal bookshelves. Besides, they just look great together! 
