TUPI Lamp: Estudio Gris Crafts Bird-Like Wooden Light

Medellín-based design studio Estudio Gris, led by Gustavo Rodríguez and Estefanía Agudelo in Colombia, has unveiled the TUPI table lamp, capturing the stillness of a bird at rest. Inspired by the moment a bird pauses and simply watches, the studio applies its philosophy of introverted design, creating an object that avoids dominating a room and instead reveals its character slowly through natural materials and warm illumination.

The lamp's body is turned from solid oak in a local workshop in Medellín, Colombia, and meticulously assembled by hand. Its tapered silhouette leads up to a rounded head complete with a darker wooden beak and a small turned eye. The contrasting wooden beak functions as an integrated shade, concealing the light source underneath to cast a soft, downward glow along the wooden body rather than shining directly into the eyes.

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For those interested in the specifications and craftsmanship behind the TUPI table lamp, the details include:

• Lead designers: Gustavo Rodríguez and Estefanía Agudelo from Estudio Gris
• Materials: Solid oak body with contrasting wood beak and eye details
• Cable: Beige fabric-covered cable, measuring 100 cm
• Production: Handmade in Medellín, Colombia, crafted to order
• Placement: Suitable for desks, bedside tables, and shelves

When illuminated, the natural wood grain becomes an integral part of the light effect. A discreet switch is set flush into the base, complemented by a beige fabric cord. Because every piece is made to order, natural variations in grain and tone ensure that each lamp is completely unique.

Source: designboom