Product of the Day: The Kina Pendant by David Trubridge

Today's pick from the Richmond Lighting range is the Kina pendant by David Trubridge — one of those rare pieces that earns its place as both a light and a sculpture.

How it changes a room

The Kina takes its form from the shell of the sea urchin — kina in te reo Māori. Light passes through the negative space between its components and throws soft, diamond-patterned shadows across your ceiling and walls. Switch it on and a plain room suddenly has depth, warmth and a quiet sense of movement. It's the kind of glow that makes a dinner linger and an evening feel calmer.

Why it's a smart buy

This is considered design without the designer-only price tag. As a studio seconds kitset it starts at NZD $399 — carrying only minor surface marks that disappear once it's hanging overhead. You assemble it yourself from CNC-cut, FSC-certified bamboo components that clip together by hand, so you get the satisfaction of building your own statement piece.

Good for your home, good for the planet

Because it ships flat-packed, a Kina kitset is roughly a fortieth of the size of the finished pendant — a huge saving in shipping footprint. The bamboo is sustainably sourced, and David Trubridge directs a donation from every Kina sale to Sustainable Coastlines, who work to protect New Zealand's oceans.

Beautiful light, honest materials, and a story worth telling — the Kina is a small luxury that gives back. See the Kina pendant →