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June 8, 2007

RICK LEE’S NIGHT OWL LAMP

by Evelyn Lee

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We’ll be the first to admit that our infatuation with Rick Lee’s Night Owl lamp might have something to do with it’s resemblance to our local Inhabitat mascot, Habby, — but you have to admit this 3D printed lamp is pretty charming, even to non-Inhabitants, right? Who wouldn’t want this friendly face lighting your way come nightfall?

Made of a poluamide polymer, the 3D printed Night Owl Lamp perches itself atop a steel tripod and charmingly blends humor and design, craft and new technology. For the past few months, it has been making its way through multiple international furniture fairs including New York’s ICFF during Design Week. For those of you along the pacific side of the states who missed the opportunity to spot it at ICFF -have no fear. Rick Lee is a San Francisco local, and last month the Night Owl Lamp made an appearance in his own personal loft with his fasionista designer wife Colleen Quen in a show they called “Ouroborus – a visual interpretation of the five elements, the endless powers of creation and the natural cycle of life.”

+ Rick Lee Designs

+ Rick Lee Four Seasons Furniture

Rick Lee's Habby-like Owl Lantern

RICK LEE’S NIGHT OWL LAMP, Rick Lee 3D printed Owl Lamp, Ouroborus, digital furniture design, digital lighting design, owl lamp, Habby owl lamp, 3D printing, natural furnishings

RICK LEE’S NIGHT OWL LAMP, Rick Lee 3D printed Owl Lamp, Ouroborus, digital furniture design, digital lighting design, owl lamp, Habby owl lamp, 3D printing, natural furnishings

RICK LEE’S NIGHT OWL LAMP, Rick Lee 3D printed Owl Lamp, Ouroborus, digital furniture design, digital lighting design, owl lamp, Habby owl lamp, 3D printing, natural furnishings

12 Responses to “RICK LEE’S NIGHT OWL LAMP”

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Pooh Says:
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Ooooh! I so want one of those!

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jared Says:
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this is FAR TOO SIMILAR>>> i think HE COPIED US… we need to tell on rick lee NOW!

that was sarcastic.

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Alicia Says:
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Wow, that’s so cute. I want to stop being materialistic, but this really picks on my love for owls. Quite a nice resemblance to Habby.

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J Says:
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curious to what lamp source is being used - no doubt a CFL right? ;)

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Alicia Says:
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Where can I get one of these lovely owls? Are they available for sale locally in San Fran or any website merchants? I didn’t see anything that allowed purchasing or showed pricing on his website. Thanks

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aknownymouuss Says:
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what does this has to do with sustainability??
Or in inhabitat just another lifestyle mag??

Jill Fehrenbacher
Jill Says:
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Hi Aknownymouss-

We were pretty taken with Rick Lee’s production process in all of his work. Lee uses digital fabrication to produce items with less energy and much more efficiently than traditional manufacturing processes. In this case he uses 3D printing to create the owls himself which has positive implications for sustainable design, recycling and embodied energy. However, another part of our interest in this product is also its ‘Owliness” and its resemblance to the Inhabitat owl - as we stated clearly in the post above.

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Jessica Says:
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This owl lamp is amazing. Is it available for purchase?

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I would like to purchase an owl lamp Says:
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Love, love the owl lamp

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Mitzi Kubota Says:
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How do I order one?

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I love this owl lamp?!! how do i by two …..please let me know …beautifullllll….

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michael lackson Says:
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love the lamp

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