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The Leaf personal light uses innovative LED technology to bring the human touch to lighting. Designed by Yves Behar of fuseproject in San Francisco, Leaf lets the person manage lighting intensity, color, and on/off by simply touching the intuitive controls. Sleek, energy-efficient, and very adjustable, Leaf is designed for the office and living areas. It is a cool and compelling way to illuminate work or set a mood. |
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LED Technology
Chips, not bulbs. Leaf uses 20 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for illumination; 10 chips are blue-white (cool) and 10 are yellow-white (warm).
Personal control. Touch to turn on/off; slide a finger along a groove in the base to adjust intensity and achieve the desired blend of warm and cool light.
Good memory. When turned on, the light retains the previous color and intensity settings.
Energy efficient. Uses 8-9 watts of power, or 40 percent less than a compact fluorescent bulb.
Long life. Allows up to 100,000 hours of use, eight times longer than conventional light sources.
Spirited Design
Elegant profile. Blades are thin and sculptural, giving the light an organic form.
Cool and quiet. Innovative heat-dissipating design keeps the light cool to the touch without a fan.
Finish choices. Five colors to coordinate with a variety of settings; black, white, red, nickel, polished aluminum.
Very Adjustable
Lower blade. Rotates 180 degrees and pivots 27.5 degrees forward and 23 degrees backward.
Upper blade. Pivots 210 degrees to extend for direct lighting or to fold for subtle, ambient lighting. |
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Design Story
"A new experience in light is what we hoped for," says Yves Behar, designer of the Leaf personal light for Herman Miller. As a result of innovative engineering and design development, Behar's hopes became reality.
Leaf offers maximum lighting options with minimal mass in an intriguing, organic form and with controls that invite human connection. The proprietary technology also addresses the most vexing problems in existing LED solutions--light intensity and heat build-up.
"Leaf is designed to give the user a full spectrum of choices to express light's magical and sensory variations," says Behar. "It allows the human senses to become engaged by allowing the user to choose the intensity and color of light which best suits a functional need, mood, or location."
In addition, Leaf was developed according to Herman Miller's demanding Design for the Environment (DfE) protocol, emphasizing sustainable processes, materials, and recyclability. Leaf's environmental impact is perhaps most profound through its use. On average, Leaf's LEDs consume approximately eight to nine watts of power, carry a lifespan up to 100,000 hours, and cut energy use by 40 percent compared to compact fluorescent bulbs.
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News Stories
From Across the Pond, A Ripple Effect in Product Awards for Herman Miller, Inc.
January 02, 2007
Leaf and Foray Top 'Editors' Choice Product Picks' in Interiors & Sources
January 02, 2007
My Studio Environments and Leaf Personal Light Earn Recognition from Architectural Record
December 08, 2006
Herman Miller, Inc., My Studio Environment and Leaf Personal Light Chosen in Buildings Magazine's 'Top Product Picks'
December 01, 2006
Herman Miller, Inc., Leaf Light Recognized as "Best of What's New" by Popular Science Magazine
November 13, 2006
Leaf Illumines a Green Future at WIRED NextFest 2006
September 20, 2006
Leaf Personal Light Wins Buildings Magazine Grand Prize
June 13, 2006
Herman Miller, Inc., Snags Best of Show, Two Golds and Silver at NeoCon 2006
June 12, 2006
Leaf: A New Experience in Lighting Technology to Glow at NeoCon 2006
June 05, 2006
A Legend and a Lamp Cast a Golden Glow on Herman Miller, Inc., at ICFF 2006
May 12, 2006
Leaf: A New Experience in Lighting Technology to Debut at ICFF 2006
May 12, 2006
Yves Behar to Highlight Leaf at TERRA MATTER Symposium in New York
May 12, 2006
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Awards
My Studio Environments, Vivo Interiors, Leaf personal light, and Celle work chair receive the GOOD DESIGN Award for 2006 from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Design and Architecture
Leaf personal light recognized as International Consumer Electronics Show 'Best of Innovations' Honoree.
Leaf personal light receives organicAWARD from organicARCHITECTS for sustainable design.
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