Northern Soul
Efficiency and craftsmanship matched with character and warmth: no wonder David Irwin’s work has such broad appeal
Written by Jenny Brewer
“David Irwin’s beautifully crafted wooden furniture could sit inconspicuously amid classic pieces, and his lighting is inspired by the industrial revolution, yet he is a truly 21st-century designer.”…
“Irwin’s time on the Designers in Residence course also afforded him a meeting with Brooklyn-based brand Juniper, which would go on to produce the M Lamp, a cordless task light. Exhibiting collectively with his peers at New York’s ICFF under the name Tools for Everyday Life, Irwin met Juniper’s founders, who were only just setting up the company. Soon after, they began to develop the light, whose design is driven by advancements in LED and battery technology.” …
“Irwin’s new lamp for Juniper, Rivet, takes the industrial theme further with a spun copper shade on the same chunky cylindrical base, as well as metal pendant lamps.”…