Engineered for atmosphere

TL-1 is the debut piece from Juba. Made in small batches in Montreal, it combines a cast mineral-composite base, machined aluminum, and a hand-formed cellulose acetate reflector. Conceived as an indirect, reflected light source, it produces a soft, low-glare wash, tuned by a tactile rear dimming knob. Shaped as much by its construction as by the quiet atmosphere it creates.

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TL-1 is designed to be read as an object, not just a light. Its indirect, reflected light behaves more like a small architectural element than a typical table lamp, warming a room without glare. The glow shifts with angle and dimming, and changes again as daylight rises and falls. The cellulose acetate reflector carries light in layers, creating subtle gradients and depth.

The reflector begins as layered cellulose acetate, a plant-derived material made from wood pulp and cotton. Shaped by heat and hand into its final form, the material’s internal patterning stretches and compresses, leaving natural variation in tone, density, and depth. When lit, those layers come forward in subtle gradients that shift as you move around it. No two are the same.

Formed and assembled by han

Built to order in small batches, TL-1 begins with a cast base poured in the studio, then is assembled by hand. Each lamp is finished, tested, and inspected individually, with close attention to fit, feel, and function. Components are brought together with attention to fit, finish, and the tactile details.

Two unique colourways:

Heaven

Earth

Made to order in 4-6 weeks

Output: 750 lm (dimming)
Height: 14.5"/37 cm
Base Ø: 5"/13 cm
Weight: 3.3 lbs/1.5 kg
Materials: Mineral composite, cellulose acetate, aluminium
Cord: Braided nylon, 6'/183 cm
Colour Temperature: Warm 2400K
CRI: 95+
Voltage: 110 V (220 V upon request)