Ada Corten

The Japanese ideology of Wabi-Sabi embraces the beauty of the imperfect and the transient grace of ever-changing nature. In Wabi-Sabi, true beauty’s luster grows with time and use. Ada Corten was designed in pursuit of this ideal.

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Made of corten, also known as weathering steel, Ada Corten will continue to change in response to its environment, forming a stable rusted patina with continued exposure.

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COR-TEN was originally developed and patented by the United States Steel Corporation in the early 1930's for use on railroad hopper cars. The controlled erosion was an unexpected but welcome benefit discovered later on.

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Corten’s unique property is that its degradation and rust form a stable protective coating that resists further oxidation.

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The honest simplicity of the material complements the formal simplicity of our Ada Sconce, creating a timeless and humble fixture that adds a touch of warmth and utility to any space.

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Though designed for exterior use, Ada Corten comes pre-weathered and protected with a lacquer finish that makes it suitable for interior applications as well.

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Ada Corten's folded metal shades can be adjusted to bounce light where needed.

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Ada Corten provides a wall washing accent beside entrydoors and along walkways.

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Inspired by Charlotte Perriand’s CP-1 sconce and designed for mass production, the Ada Sconce is well suited to corridors and outdoor walkways, where the repetition of form acts as an accent point to punctuate a space.

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An integrated driverless LED allows for simple install, while ADA compliance and wet rating means Ada is well suited to public buildings, indoors or out.

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Wall washing light highlights details and doorways, providing illumination and wayfinding throughout a space while maintaining a sleek profile.

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"I was familiar with current technology, I knew how to use it and, what is more, I had ideas about the uses it could be put to.” - Charlotte Perriand

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Groupings of Ada Sconces are well suited for hallway illumination.  

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Or providing an accent light beside entry door numbers. 

ADA 17

A streamlined solution for vanity lighting, the Ada Sconce 17 provides a warm wall-washing light.

ADA 17

Revisiting the classic typology of folded sheet metal lamps, we created a sconce that pays homage to Perriand while answering contemporary needs including ADA compliance and wet rating.

ADA 17

With the option to install vertically beside a focal point or horizontally above it, Ada complements its setting rather than distracting from it.

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Adjustable friction hinges can be manipulated to cast light when and where you need it, or fixed in place upon request to allow for a consistent visual impression.

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Our largest version, the Ada Sconce 25 is equally at home placed vertically alongside the front door or casting a wall-washing light over a vanity mirror.

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Fully wet rated, the modern sheet metal construction of Ada is a dynamic counterpoint to natural textures and materials outdoors.

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“Architecture is an ebb and flow between interior and exterior—a round-trip.”

 - Charlotte Perriand

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Ada Oak brings a touch of warmth and natural beauty to any space it inhabits.

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A member of our ADA-compliant family, Ada Oak uses an aluminum body and warm 2700K integrated LEDs.

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The newest member of our Ada family features two louvered panels of FSC certified White Oak.

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 The distinct profile of the shades reflects the logic of their construction.

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A pronounced ridge rises on each panel to house components and then tapers to a thin edge profile to reduce the overall physical and visual weight of the fixture.

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The sculpted shades can be adjusted to a variety of angles and orientations.

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Available in three sizes, Ada Oak provides a wall washing glow both indoors and out.

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Ada Oak grew out of a desire to add a sculptural and organic addition to our versatile Ada family of fixtures.

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Ada Oak’s wooden fins are coated in a UV resistant plant-based urethane, allowing the fixture to be used in exterior applications.