Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid-1900s. This art inspired Israeli product designer Ariel Zuckerman for creating an interesting lighting collection called Folded. The designer applied the techniques such as folding, stretching and twisting, borrowed from the discipline of paper, to wooden sheets and got an interesting result. Veneer covered in an acrylic layer, resulting in a natural wooden appearance but also incorporating the flexible attributes of plastic. The sheets thinness allows the light to pass through it and accentuate the texture. The collection includes a table lamp, floor lamp, hanging from the wall and a chandelier. The pieces are stylish and original and can easily integrate almost any interior.
