The white inner side of the shade provides a reflective effect while its wide, curved shape directs the light.
HolmbäckNordentoft say of their design: "The idea came from speculating about how one could create a visual connection between the cord and the lamp. A cord is a necessary evil. How could we make a necessity into a virtue? That's when we got the idea for the curved opening at the bottom of the lamp and the brass detail, which became a main feature of the overall feel of the Shelter."
