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AGO

AGO is a Korean lighting brand that searches for the balance between beauty and the function of light to inspire every space.

AGO values concise, honest and refined aesthetics. We collaborate with designers from around the world who share the values.

AGO-FLIP — FLIP, as the name readily illustrates, is about the use of movement to direct light.

The ceiling pendant offers the opportunity to interact with the shade to manipulate the amount of light cast downwards, as well as up. The result is a skilful combination of clever design, a graphic silhouette and quality craftspersonship.

‘I see it, for example, next to the bed. For reading you get direct light and for relaxing you spread the light towards the ceiling. You can also find similar situations at work or in presentations, as with retail displays. The best design is always an intuitive one that is also self-explanatory.’ – Sebastian Herkner

AGO-VOYAGE — Soft light and textile tension characterise the VOYAGE collection of round and linear pendants with a floor lamp.

Here the light is diffused through the textile shade, held taut against a curved frame to create a smooth luminous surface. This combination creates a warm solid volume of light that harmonises well with any residential or hospitality space.

‘The VOYAGE series embodies images of sails harnessing the wind, ships cutting through waves alongside migrating whales. Inspired by the wind and sea that symbolise Jeju Island off the south coast of South Korea. The gentle volumes of the lampshades are made of shapes that embody this natural force.’ – Mars

AGO-COTTON — With its playful design, COTTON’s dome-like pendant offers a unique character with a fresh new attitude.

COTTON is available in two sizes of ceiling pendant and a table lamp allowing the collection to be placed into multiple contexts - from a private dining table to a public canteen; from a cosy corner to a public library. There are many ways to set the COTTON in the right light.

‘The collection is inspired by a photo of balls of wool I took at a rug-making workshop. In the image, the balls somehow intersect each other to create a new volume, like a soap bubble. I like the way geometric shapes create a new, more organic one by moving them into each other.’ – Sebastian Herkner

Together with accomplished designers, AGO crafts distinctive and bold objects with meticulous attention to quality. By acknowledging how every detail is handled we define the quality of every lamp. We fabricate in-house and with local manufacturers and craftspeople to fully control quality. Nothing is overlooked, from the starting line to the colour finish. The goal of AGO lighting is to be a source of inspiration that defines and curates space.

The importance of arranging light within a space should never be overlooked, in fact, we encourage our lighting to be a starting point. With this in mind, versatility is a key factor for AGO. The collection expands from pendants to floor lights, wall fixtures to desk lamps, all to provide a wealth of choice from which architects and designers can select.

Searching for what is the most balanced and visually appealing is a mission for every AGO product. By fine-tuning each detail, the quality of the light produced matches up to its functionality and aesthetics.