The Amazing Story Lamp by Skar+Vidal

Norwegian industrial designers Vibeke Skar and Ida Noemi Vidal created these wonderful ceramic pendants that not only provide light, but convey the story of Norwegian traditions, the contrast between the cold weather and the warm clothing and homes. Story draws inspirations from the fact of going backwards to go forwards.

The lamps are called Story, which have been decorated with Norwegian patterns sandblasted into their unglazed porcelain finish. It’s a modern look on a very traditional pattern. It sheds new light upon traditional Norwegian knitting patterns on woolen sweaters and gives a new and softer expression to the cold hard porcelain surface.


According to the designers, here is Storys, story: Once upon a time there was a porcelain lamp called Story. Born in Norway between high mountains and deep fjords, it dreamed of lighting up small wooden houses in the dark forests. With a translucent pattern depicting Norwegian traditions, it warmed the hearts of the travelers it met on its journey.”

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June 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
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July 17th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Going backwards to move forward, interesting approach. That’s such a witty statement to convey the message of this design. I get the logic in it too, its always better for us to learn the past to move forward and enjoy whatever the future holds for us. The Amazing Story Lamp would be a great reminder of that statement, pretty and elegant, warm and homy.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Thank you for sharing Story’s story! The peope behind Skar+Vidal deserves a two thumbs up for coming up with such a heart warming design. I wish that more designers follow suit, it would be awesome to see more modern designs with a traditional twist to it.