Why CTSH Focuses on Combining Metal with Other Materials | The Beautiful Expressions of Light Created by Different Materials
Looking through CTSH's lineup, you may notice that many models not only feature "machined" brass and stainless steel but also combine them with materials such as ceramics (porcelain), glass, and wood. Why do we, as metalworking professionals, continue to challenge ourselves with the fusion of "different materials"? It is because of our passion for the "light of the heart" that cannot be expressed through metal alone.
The "Stillness" of Metal and the "Movement" of Other Materials
The brass and stainless steel we machine possess a flawless, "still" beauty. By combining them with natural materials and handcrafted materials, each with its own unique character, warmth is born into the lighting.
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× Ceramics (Mino Ware): Metal Accents the Warmth of Earth Mino Ware is a tradition of our local Gifu Prefecture. The soft texture born from earth and the subtle variations of the glaze are supported by precision-machined brass parts. This contrast between "softness" and "strength" creates a unique presence that blends seamlessly with both Japanese and Western styles.
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× Glass: Metal Guides the Transparent Light The organic bubbles and subtle variations found in blown glass. Metal shades and sockets give this free-flowing light "form" and guide it to where it is needed. It is a collaboration between materials that "transmit" light and those that "block" it.
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× Wood: A Breathing Material That Ages Together Wood that turns amber over the years and brass that matures into an antique. Because both are "living" materials, their boundaries blur over time, bringing a deep sense of tranquility to the space.
It is Precisely Because of "Contrast" That Both Stand Out
By combining different materials, the sharp edges of the metal are further emphasized, while the warmth of the handcrafted materials becomes even more vivid. This balance, which brings out the best in each other, is a "golden ratio" that only we can achieve because we can make millimeter-precise adjustments in our own factory.
Key Point!
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Design for Harmony: The joints connecting different materials are where our machining technology truly shines. A perfect, wobble-free fit elevates the different materials into a single "work of art."
Diverse Lighting for Diverse Lifestyles
Every home has its own unique character. We add the individuality of ceramics, wood, and glass to the dignified atmosphere of metal. CTSH will continue to expand the possibilities of materials and pursue a single light that resonates with your sensibilities.
When I speak with artisans from different industries, I am always amazed by the differences in how they approach materials. When those "differences" collide to create a single light fixture, we can see new possibilities that we could never have reached on our own.
