Brand new design series from Finnish Artek: See all the beautiful variants in the Kori collection

With the launch of the new Kori lighting series, Finnish designer brand Artek offers beautiful lighting in a harmonious interplay between direct and indirect light. The brains behind the beautiful design is the design and architecture group TAF Studio, founded by designers Gabriella Lenke and Mattias Ståhlbom and based in Stockholm. TAF Studio is particularly interested in the origins and context of interior design. They use materials and design techniques in new, innovative ways to create designs that are both playful and thought-provoking, designs of the highest quality to be enjoyed and utilised in everyday life.

Released in 2023, the Kori series is named after the Finnish word for 'basket', which perfectly describes the shapely lampshade that is the signature of this series. The narrow shade embraces the light source and is reminiscent of the classic road lamp in its shape. The characteristic shape of the shade is the core element that, through soft, diffused lighting, creates the warm, inviting atmosphere that characterises all lamps in the series. This is achieved by allowing the screen to enclose the light source to avoid glare, but keeping the top and bottom open so that the light can flow out in a harmonious two-part glow. The opening at the top also makes it easy to switch light sources as needed. The lamp is fitted with a large standard socket that fits a wide variety of bulb models. The Kori range also includes pendants in several variants, including extra lampshades that add an individual look to the design and change the light pattern so that all light is directed downwards. The Kori lights come in two colour variants: Matte white and matte orange.