The Onu Floor Light aims to bring a sense of the natural world into interior spaces through form and symbolism, a glimmer of light between the trees. The intention of the light is to not dominate a space, but softly invite intrigue and interest from the occupants.
The Onu Series demonstrates various elegant linear forms, it is through the splitting of the timber where the light emits out into the space, the life of the tree is revealed though its opening. Utilizing the bent lamination technique, the two halves are formed, creating a splitting and divergence in the linear form. These two halves are then hand shaped with a variety of tools.
Established in 2020 by designer-maker Samuel Burns, Sabu Studio is a Melbourne based furniture, lighting and object design company whose design practice is founded upon an honesty to materials, a refined designed sensibility, and a contemporary approach to craftsmanship.
All the products developed by the studio are handmade to order, inviting intrigue and delight, subtle and unobtrusive within the interior spaces. Burns’ work is inspired by the natural environment, Scandinavian and Japanese design aesthetics giving rise to refined and elegant creations.