Introducing the TL-1 table lamp, the first expression of Juba. Hand-formed cellulose acetate sits alongside machined aluminum and a cast stone base. Made from plant-based fibres and formed through a highly manual process, the reflector reveals natural depth and variation that cannot be repeated.
When lit, TL-1 works as an indirect, reflected light source, delivering a soft, low-glare wash. The reflector’s layers come forward in subtle gradients, giving the light a sense of depth. Conceived to be seen from every angle, it offers two readings: a more luminous face from the front, and, from behind, a quieter silhouette where light passes through the translucent acetate and leaves a faint halo on the surface beyond.
Juba is a design studio based in Montreal, led by Nick Trudel. It approaches industrial design as a craft practice, combining exacting construction with expressive materials. Grounded in material study and careful making, the work is shaped by the subtle emotional registers that light can hold. Made through manual craft and contemporary production, each object is calm, precise, and considered.
