The Desk Lamp | 2025
PD25 Winner
Category:Lighting- Table LightingLocation:ChinaDesigner:Pureforms, San Antonio, Texas, USA Manufacturer:Pureforms, San Antonio, Texas, USA
The Desk Lamp by Pure Forms is a sculptural expression of precision, balance, and adaptability, designed to elevate the modern workspace through both form and function. With a patented structure that folds into itself, it transforms from an articulated task light into a streamlined, monolithic object, seamlessly blending into its environment. Crafted from solid aluminum and weighing 14 pounds, it embodies durability and permanence while maintaining an elegant, minimal presence. Every detail is intentional—no unnecessary embellishments, only a purity of form that enhances rather than competes with its surroundings.
At its core, The Desk Lamp is about control—not just of light, but of space. Two independently adjustable light sources are embedded within its architecture: an asymmetric task light that directs illumination precisely where needed without glare, and a soft, evenly diffused video conferencing light. With a high CRI of 90+ and an adjustable color temperature range from 2700K to 6500K, it allows the user to shape the environment to match both mood and function. Light is not just emitted but sculpted, with an interplay of illumination and shadow that enhances spatial depth.
Designed with fluid articulation, its four pivot points and fully rotatable base offer a dynamic range of motion, adjusting seamlessly to different postures and tasks. Whether positioned low for ambient lighting or fully extended for focused illumination, it maintains graceful proportions in every configuration. Unlike traditional lamps, The Desk Lamp integrates modern workspace essentials with the same design rigor. Two wireless charging pads, a USB-C port with 65W power, a USB-A port, and an HDMI connection are subtly embedded, ensuring functionality without disrupting the purity of the design.
Sustainability is woven into its essence, not just through material durability but also through a built-in vacancy sensor that minimizes energy consumption. More than a lighting fixture, The Desk Lamp is an exploration of form and function, presence and absence, light and shadow—a product designed to not only illuminate but to enhance the space it inhabits with quiet sophistication.