Ito by Stem is built around the idea of transience — an ode to the fleeting moments we wish we could hold onto. Individual strands of soft cotton thread hang freely from a brass frame cast from hand-sculpted patterns, exploring the human touch and the beauty of impermanence through two contrasting materials. From a distance, the form reads as a solid cuboid volume; up close, or as the air moves it, it reveals an airy, light character with a warm glow.
Ito is made to order, crafted by master artisans in small batches, so identical pieces are effectively impossible. Natural blemishes such as pour ripples or surface pitting aren’t flaws but part of each piece’s individual character. It’s finished in burnished, waxed brass with a protective coating on the threads.
Electrically, Ito adapts to where it’s shipped: in the UK, EU and India it comes with 4 included G9 LED bulbs (3.5W, 220–240V, dimmable); in the US, Japan or other 110–120V regions, bulbs aren’t included and a locally sourced 3–5W, 110–120V G9 bulb is suggested. All versions run at 2700K. The cord uses a type C socket (type A or I on request), runs 1650mm to an on-off switch positioned 0.2m from the base, and the lamp is rated IP20.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 35x35x183cm (14x14x72'') |
|---|---|
| Piece Weight (kg) | 32 |
| Production Year | 2026 |
| Material | |
| Technique | Lost-Wax Casting, Metal Casting, Metalwork, Textilework, Weaving |
| Design Class | Open Editions |
