Kina 440 Pendant black balanced proportions and quiet presence

balanced proportions and quiet presence that elevates curated interiors

purposefully minimizing the fixture’s structure and visual massing while maximizing its cantilever reach

and a kernel in a distinctive metallic finish

the pendant emphasizes material honesty and expert finish

or contemporary interiors

Kina 440 Pendant black balanced proportions and quiet presenceNature is the ultimate source of inspiration for David Trubridge, and his special interest in natures patterns is evident in Kina (Maori for Sea Urchin), designed in 2005. In 2004, Trubridge traveled to Antarctica on an artist fellowship program in conjunction with Creative New Zealand. The impact was lasting, as Trubridge describes it: I saw a minute kina shell dropped on the ice by a bird. The shell had absorbed enough heat from the sun to melt a