Lof is a Waiheke Island design studio exploring light, material, and form through New Zealand wool. From farm to finished piece, we create lighting that softens sound, honours natural materials, and reflects a deep connection to Aotearoa.
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Made to order. Lead time 2–4 weeks. New orders currently delivering April.
A feminine statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 40 reimagines the smaller feature pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for small to medium spaces and lower ceilings, it offers a refined expression of the HIWA form. The faceted knitted wool and exposed seams create a soft sculptural presence. Light, elegant, and quietly powerful. Ideal as a main light in bedrooms, studies, dining settings, and smaller living spaces, the concealed bulb softens glare while the knitted wool gently diffuses light, filling the room with a warm, inviting glow. Our woollen lights work beautifully in warm, textural interiors, from modern coastal homes to alpine retreats.
The Hiwa 40 is part of our HIWA lighting whānau (family). A design study exploring how far high-micron New Zealand wool can be pushed as a lighting material. Working with locally grown strong wool: abundant, renewable, and underutilised. The HIWA whānau investigates the intrinsic stretch of knitted wool, using tension to create sculptural forms that feel both grounded and quietly celestial.
Named after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings, the design features a faceted, star-like geometry shaped by the natural behaviour of knitted wool, with a subtle nod to historic garment construction techniques.
At the heart of the HIWA whānau is an exploration of New Zealand strong wool as a high-performance lighting material, using its natural properties to soften sound and diffuse light. Crafted from undyed Romney wool grown at Palliser Ridge Farm in the Wairarapa, each piece carries a quiet connection to Aotearoa’s rural landscape, bringing warmth and texture to architectural spaces.
Made from 100% certified regenerative New Zealand strong wool, the HIWA whānau reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and proudly made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 400mm Ø × 300 mm high
Weight – Approx. 0.45kg
Materials – 100% New Zealand Wool, FSC-certified Birch Plywood, Electroplated Steel
Installation – Arrives pre-assembled. Includes black lacquered steel ceiling rose, E27 lamp holder, and 2m black cloth-covered cable. Installation by a registered electrician required.
Recommended bulb – E27 lamp/bulb 8W warm white LED.
Packaging – Every light is carefully packaged using materials that reflect our values of circularity and care. Each piece is protected with reusable wool felt made from Palliser Ridge fibre, and boxes are made in Auckland using recyclable and compostable materials. Designed to be reused, repurposed, or returned to the earth.
Made to order. Lead time 2 weeks.
A soft statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 60 brings a contemporary take on the classic mid-century feature pendant. Softer, warmer, and distinctly feminine. Designed as a centrepiece for both larger spaces and lower ceilings, it offers a more compact expression of the HIWA form, with broad proportions and a balanced silhouette. It works beautifully as a main light in dining situations, bedrooms, and living rooms, or grouped in clusters. The concealed bulb softens glare, while the knitted wool adds texture and gently diffuses light to create a warm, inviting glow. Our woollen lights work beautifully in warm, textural interiors, from modern coastal homes to alpine retreats.
The Hiwa 60 is part of our HIWA lighting whānau (family). A design study exploring how far high-micron New Zealand wool can be pushed as a lighting material. Working with locally grown strong wool. Abundant, renewable, and underutilised. HIWA investigates the intrinsic stretch of knitted wool, using tension to create sculptural forms that feel both grounded and quietly celestial.
Named after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings, the design features a faceted, star-like geometry shaped by the natural behaviour of knitted wool, with a subtle nod to mid-century silhouettes. At the heart of HIWA is an exploration of New Zealand strong wool as a high-performance lighting material, using its natural properties to soften sound and diffuse light. Crafted from undyed Romney wool grown at Palliser Ridge Farm in the Wairarapa, each piece carries a quiet connection to Aotearoa’s rural landscape, bringing warmth and texture to architectural spaces.
Made from 100% certified regenerative New Zealand strong wool, the HIWA whānau reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 600mm Ø × 330 mm high
Weight – Approx. 0.9kg
Materials – 100% New Zealand Wool, FSC-certified Birch Plywood, Electroplated Steel
Installation – Arrives pre-assembled. Includes black lacquered steel ceiling rose, E27 lamp holder, and 2m black cloth-covered cable. Installation by a registered electrician required.
Recommended bulb – E27 lamp/bulb 8W warm white LED.
Packaging – Every light is carefully packaged using materials that reflect our values of circularity and care. Each piece is protected with reusable wool felt made from Palliser Ridge fibre, and boxes are made in Auckland using recyclable and compostable materials. Designed to be reused, repurposed, or returned to the earth.
Made to order. Lead time 2 weeks.
A dramatic centrepiece in knitted form and light.
BLOEM reinterprets the classic cone pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for expansive dining situations that call for a focal point, the Bloem 80 fills a space with volume and light without blocking the view. Its open, flared structure creates a generous silhouette that feels both dramatic and airy. It works beautifully as a single feature over large dining tables, where its scale brings a warm, sculptural presence while gently softening sound. Our woollen lights work beautifully in warm, textural interiors, from modern coastal homes to alpine retreats.
The Bloem 80 is part of our BLOEM lighting whānau (family). An ongoing exploration of form shaped through making, testing, and learning directly from wool itself, within a fully local Aotearoa value chain. Named after the Dutch word for “flower,” BLOEM draws inspiration from floral forms, using an open, flowing knit to introduce movement, curvature, and spatial openness. At Ø800mm, the Bloem 80 becomes a dramatic centrepiece, anchoring large dining spaces with warmth and clarity.
At the heart of BLOEM is an exploration of New Zealand strong wool as a versatile, high-performance lighting material, using its natural properties to soften acoustics and diffuse light. Crafted from undyed Romney wool grown at Palliser Ridge Farm in the Wairarapa, each piece carries a quiet connection to Aotearoa’s rural landscape, bringing warmth and texture to architectural spaces.
Made from 100% certified regenerative New Zealand strong wool, BLOEM reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 800mm Ø × 350mm high
Weight – Approx. 1kg
Materials – 100% New Zealand Wool, FSC-certified Birch Plywood, Electroplated Steel
Installation – Arrives pre-assembled. Includes black lacquered steel ceiling rose, E27 lamp holder, and 2m black cloth-covered cable. Installation by a registered electrician required.
Recommended bulb – E27 lamp/bulb 8W warm white LED.
Introducing the HIWA and BLOEM collections —
Our two new lighting families explore how far wool can be pushed as a regenerative, local design material. Working with New Zealand strong wool, the lighting investigate the natural structural qualities of knitted wool as a study in lightness and dynamic form. HIWA, named after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings, explores a faceted, celestial geometry shaped by the natural elasticity of wool. BLOEM, from the Dutch word for “flower,” introduces a more open knitted form that brings softness, movement, and spatial openness.
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From Sophie, Founder of LofI started Lof to bring value back to New Zealand wool through a design-led approach. Each light is designed in our Waiheke Island studio and assembled by hand by our team, using regenerative, farm-sourced New Zealand strong wool. If you ever have a question or feedback, you’re always welcome to email me directly at atsophie@lof.nz.
Awards & Recognition
Mindful Fashion NZ — Supreme Circular Business Innovation Award (Winner) Circular Design System for Wool · 2025
Best Awards — Bronze Textile Design · Sustainable Product Design · 2025
Sustainable Business Network Award — Finalist Disruptive Innovation · 2025
Our value chain is based in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, following a place-based textile model known as a fibreshed. We source wool directly from the farm and process it as locally as possible. Every stage of design and production is guided by a humanity-centred approach that considers both environmental and social impact — ensuring each piece supports the wellbeing of people and Papatūānuku.
Learn about our ProcessEcosystem partners
Collaborating with growers, makers, and certification partners who share a commitment to strong wool and circular, fair and local practices.
