Collection: Orbmonde
Charles Ormond Eames is the inspiration for this modernist light shade.
The design reflects the curved, atomic references of the post-war era of this renowned creator. It’s nod to the contemporary is it’s eco-credentials: it’s made from a soft, felt-feeling, robust material which is recycled plastic bottles.
The Orbmonde evokes a sense of modernist geometry, inspired by architectural balance and visual rhythm.
Learn how to assemble The Orbmonde—a sculptural light shade that channels the elegance of 20th-century design while embracing a contemporary, sustainable ethos.
Easy to Assemble
This step-by-step guide walks you through the simple, tool-free, assembly process, so you can bring historical inspiration into your space with ease.
Designed in Aotearoa New Zealand by architect Malcolm Taylor, this light shade is part of our New Design Classics collection—architecturally considered, eco-friendly, and steeped in design history.
• Easy to assemble
• Made with the planet in mind
• Designed to complement modern interiors
Cuteness Alert: Also features a guest appearance by Murphy the Wire Haired Fox Terrier.
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Orbmonde 83-60
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How to Assemble the Orbmonde Light Shade
This step-by-step video walks you through the simple, tool-free, assembly process for The Orbmonde—a sculptural light shade inspired by Charles Ormond Eames and Ray Eames.
How to Assemble the Orbmonde Light Shade
This step-by-step video walks you through the simple, tool-free, assembly process for The Orbmonde—a sculptural light shade inspired by Charles Ormond Eames and Ray Eames.