Collection: Made by Hand

Danish lighting made with real craftspeople, from knitted shades to jute, rice paper and spun metal. Made by Hand is a Copenhagen design brand founded in 2014 to develop durable design objects with makers in Denmark and abroad. We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and Made by Hand is our pick for lamps that are as interesting switched off as they are switched on.

Shop by type

Knit-Wit LED pendants (built-in dimmable LED): 45, 60, 65, 75; oval 45, 57, 76
Knit-Wit pendants for an E26 bulb: 45, 60, 65, 75; oval 45, 57, 76
Knit-Wit ceiling/wall lamps: Oval 45, Oval 57, Oval 76
Knit-Wit floor lamps: Floor Level 60, Floor Level 65, Medium 60, Medium 65, High 45, High 60
Flying and Mollis knitted pendants: Flying 58, Flying 78, Flying 96, Mollis 20", Mollis 26"
Fuse (brass, opal glass, alabaster): Portable, Single Wall, Double Wall, Triple Pendant
Papier rice paper: Single 40, Single 52, Single 80, Double 40, Double Table
RO jute lamps: Pendant 15, Low Pendant 23, High Pendant 23, Pendant 30, Table 15, Table 23, Floor 30
Spun aluminum classics: Workshop W2, Workshop W3, Workshop W5, Copenhagen

Why Made by Hand is worth it

Every collection is built around a craft and the workshop that masters it. Knit-Wit started in 2016, when Made by Hand set out to make a knitted lamp with real functional light; the shades are knitted in 3D from flame-retardant yarn by Kobleder in Austria, with no waste. The Workshop lamp is spun from aluminum by metal workers in the Danish countryside, and the Papier shades are built by hand, one piece of rice paper at a time, over a pre-bent frame.

Named designers: Iskos-Berlin, Boris Berlin, Aleksej Iskos, Groundwork Studio, Nina Bruun, Kim Richardt and A. Wedel-Madsen.
Natural, honest materials: knitted yarn, jute, rice paper, spun aluminum, brass, opal glass and alabaster.

How to choose

Over a dining table or island, go for a Knit-Wit or Flying pendant (the LED versions dim and need no bulb). For a softer, low-glare glow beside a bed, look at Fuse. For warm, natural texture, RO in jute or Papier in rice paper. For focused downlight over a counter, the Workshop or Copenhagen pendant.

Brand facts:

Frequently asked questions

Where is Made by Hand from?

Copenhagen, Denmark. Made by Hand ApS was founded in 2014 and works with workshops and craftspeople in Denmark and abroad.

Who makes the Knit-Wit lamps?

Knit-Wit is designed by Iskos-Berlin. Made by Hand has the shades knitted in 3D by Kobleder, a third-generation family knitting company in Austria, with no waste in production. The Flying lamps are knitted there too.

Are these the US versions?

Yes.

Knit-Wit LED or bulb version: which should I choose?

The LED pendants have a built-in, dimmable 24W module (about 2,600 lumens, 3000K), so there is no bulb to buy. The bulb versions take an E26 bulb, and a frosted or clear bulb changes how the knit glows.

Do Made by Hand pendants need an electrician?

The Knit-Wit, Mollis, Flying and Workshop pendants are hardwired with a canopy, so plan on a licensed electrician. The floor and table lamps plug into a standard outlet, and the Fuse Portable is rechargeable.