Thomé Studio transforms knit fabrics into unique lamps

Amanda Thomé, founder of Thomé Studio, has launched a unique lamp using leftover mohair silk yarn from a hand-knitted scarf. Mohair creates a soft halo effect that becomes more visible when illuminated. When the lamp is turned off, the knitted surface appears more solid and defined. Once switched on, the halo softens the texture and gently diffuses the light. Thomé is currently experimenting with additional brushing techniques to enhance this atmospheric quality.

While earlier versions featured colorful marled yarns, recent designs focus on solid and calming shades such as cream and muted green. The studio plans to continue working mainly with natural fibers, maintaining a strong focus on texture and material authenticity throughout the collection.

Each lampshade is constructed in single jersey using a standard gauge manual Brother domestic knitting machine. Jersey fabric works well because it stretches evenly around the circular metal frame. Unlike garments that move with the body, these lighting pieces respond to gravity and the fixed structure of the metal rings, creating a different kind of tension and form.

The knitted panels are produced flat and then carefully hand-finished onto the wire frame. Thomé experiments with different ring sizes within a single lampshade, allowing subtle sculptural shapes to form through controlled knit tension rather than heavy internal support.