Kōura

Inspired by woven baskets and also from the curled form of the New Zealand native fresh water shrimp, kōura, which is its Māori name.



Background

The droplet-like form of Kōura mimics the curled form of our native freshwater shrimp kōura, named by the indigenous Māori people. David was also inspired by the intricately made traps used by early Māori to catch kōura. Kōura is predominantly used as a feature sculptural lighting piece, to attract attention to a certain location. Often it hangs over a bar, in an entry space, in stairwell or even a hall. It has a strong presence of calm purity and beauty that the choice of finish can amplify.

The Story of Kōura

A Short Film by David Trubridge

Technical Information

Dimensions

500mm
(20")
Width
300mm (12”)
Length
300mm (20”)
Height
500mm (20”)
Weight
0.45kg (1lb)
750mm
(29")
Width
420mm (17”)
Length
420mm (17”)
Height
750mm (30”)
Weight
0.75kg (1.7lb)
1000mm
(39")
Width
550mm (22”)
Length
550mm (22”)
Height
970mm (38”)
Weight
1.8kg (4lb)
1200mm (47")
Width
670mm (27”)
Length
670mm (27”)
Height
1200mm (47”)
Weight
2.2kg (4.85lb)
1600mm
(63")
Width
950mm (37”)
Length
950mm (37”)
Height
1600mm (63”)
Weight
7kg (15.4lb)
2000mm
(79")
Width
1100mm (43”)
Length
1100mm (43”)
Height
2000mm (79”)
Weight
10kg (22lb)
2400mm
(94")
Width
1400mm (55”)
Length
1400mm (55”)
Height
2400mm (94”)
Weight
12.5kg (27.6lb)

Packaging

500mm
(20")
Width
565mm (22")
Length
185mm (7")
Height
70mm (3")
Weight
0.7kg (1.5lb)
750mm
(29")
Width
810mm (32")
Length
220mm (4")
Height
100mm (9")
Weight
Weight: 2kg (4.4lb)
1000mm
(39")
Width
810mm (32")
Length
220mm (9")
Height
100mm (4")
Weight
3kg (6.6lb)
1200mm (47")
Width
830mm (33")
Length
305mm (12")
Height
60mm (2")
Weight
3.5kg (7.7lb)
1600mm
(63")
Width
1260mm (50")
Length
370mm (15")
Height
200mm (8")
Weight
9.5kg (20.9lb)
2000mm
(79")
Width
1375mm (54")
Length
450mm (18")
Height
160mm (6")
Weight
20kg (44.1lb)
2400mm
(94")
Width
1780mm (70")
Length
530mm (21")
Height
160mm (6")
Weight
30kg (66.1lb)

Finishes

Bamboo

White (one or two sides)

Black one side (inside or outside)

Black two sides

Pink

Blue

Orange

Red

Aqua

Lime

Custom

Materials

Bamboo Plywood

Nylon Clips

Free Shipping

Shipping times will vary depending on your location:

NZ - 3-14 working days

Rest of World - 2 - 6 weeks

What You Receive

Kitset lampshade including fixings/suspension, lamp holder and instructions. No lamp/bulb or ceiling rose.

Lamp Required

E27 / (E26 USA) - max. 60W (Not Supplied)

Installation & Components

The light must be installed by a qualified Electrician in accordance with national wiring regulations - DO NOT attempt to install it yourself. Intended for dry interior spaces.

500mm/20" to 1000mm/39": Cordset 2m/10ft(USA)

1200mm/47" Cordset 3m/10ft(USA)

1600mm/63" to 2400mm/94": Cordset 5m/15ft(USA)

1600mm/63" to 2400mm/94": 3 x Suspension Wires

Warranty

This light is warranted for three years from date of purchase for failure of parts, not including fair wear and tear. Please check now that all parts are present - we can only replace anything missing before assembly.

Care Instructions

All wooden lights are intended for use in dry interior conditions only, and can be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened in warm water when light is switched off.

Awards

Good Design Awards, 2011

Best Awards, Bronze 2011

Best Awards, Bronze, 2011

Values

Shipping as kitset vastly reduces the harmful effects of moving items around the globe. On average our kitset lights are 1/40th the size of an assembled one.

As seen in your space

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Cluster 500mm/20", 750mm/29" 1000mm/39"